Dirkie Engelbrecht

Results-driven Procurement Professional with 18+ years' experience leading strategic sourcing, contract lifecycle management, and supplier governance across oil & gas, petrochemical, engineering, construction and industrial services environments. Proven ability to deliver R130M+ in documented cost savings, optimise spend portfolios, mitigate contractual risk, and improve supplier performance through data-driven procurement strategies. Expert in strategic sourcing, tender governance (RFP/RFQ/RFI), category management, spend analysis, negotiation, and contract lifecycle management (CLM).

International Supply

Chain & Incoterms Governance—Lead end-to-end international procurement activities, applying Incoterms® frameworks to define transfer of risk, ownership, and logistics responsibility while ensuring contractual clarity between suppliers, freight agents, and clients. Strong technical foundation in mechanical engineering with extensive experience supporting high-value operational and capital projects.

Contracts & Procurement Lead (Procurement Manager Equivalent) at LTA Autecon (Pty) Ltd. (2024-01 – Present)

Lead end-to-end procurement and subcontracting strategy for multi-service facilities and engineering contracts.

• Reduced total procurement costs by R1M+ through supplier renegotiation, import duty elimination, and shipping risk mitigation
• Introduced competitive sourcing strategy and alternative vendors improving pricing by 10–15%
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions to mitigate and reduce company risk exposure
• Control budgets, variations, and claims with clients and suppliers
• Develop procurement strategy and category plans
• Manage full RFx lifecycle (RFP/RFQ/RFI)
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract awards
• Manage contract lifecycle, risks, and compliance
• Deliver monthly spend analysis and executive reporting

Senior Contracts & Procurement Lead at SAPREF (2007-01 – 2024-12)

Owned strategic sourcing and procurement portfolio for refinery operations and technical services.

• Delivered R100M+ savings via strategic contract restructuring
• Achieved R30M+ savings on marine/operations portfolios
• Saved $1M+ on major SBM procurement
• Reduced recurring costs by R2M annually across maintenance contracts
• Recognised as top 10% performer (share scheme awards x5)
• Managed high-value service contracts across maintenance, marine, ICT, utilities and engineering
• Conducted spend analysis and category strategy development
• Led supplier audits, onboarding and lifecycle management
• Implemented governance frameworks and compliance controls
• Negotiated multi-year commercial agreements
• Supported capital projects with procurement planning and sourcing

Project & Procurement Engineer at MegChem Engineering & Drafting (Pty) Ltd (2005-01 – 2007-12)

Managed EPC procurement, vendor selection, and project budgets.

• Delivered projects on time and within budget
• Procured equipment and services for Sasol
• Managed supplier sourcing and contract negotiations

Construction Supervisor at CB&I Constructors SA (Pty) Ltd.

District Safety Supervisor at CB&I Constructors (Pty) Ltd.

Inspector of Machinery at Department of Labour

Extensive experience in safety, compliance, risk management, and large-scale industrial operations

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Vaal University of Technology