Kagisho Manaswe

Procurement and Supply Chain professional with over 3 years of experience supporting end to end procurement and supply chain management processes in both public and private sector environments. Demonstrated expertise in demand management, acquisition management, supplier sourcing, bid administration, purchase order processing, contract administration, and invoice verification. Strong working knowledge of South African public procurement legislation including PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, BBBEE Act and SCM policy frameworks.

Experienced in ensuring procurement compliance, maintaining audit ready documentation, supporting tender committees, and improving procurement turnaround times. Advanced user of ERP systems including SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, and Great Plains with strong capabilities in procurement reporting, data analysis, and supplier performance monitoring.

Procurement Assistant at VOX TELECOM (PTY) LTD (2024-09 – Present)

• Processed and administered more than 100 purchase orders while ensuring compliance with internal procurement policies and approval frameworks.
• Evaluated supplier quotations and pricing to support cost effectiveness and improved purchasing decisions.
• Reduced order processing delays by coordinating supplier deliveries and resolving procurement queries across multiple departments.
• Maintained procurement records and documentation ensuring full audit readiness and accurate ERP reporting.
• Supported contract administration, supplier communication and procurement reporting using SAP and Business Central.
• Assisted in supplier performance monitoring and vendor evaluation to support procurement cost control and service delivery.

Finance & Operations Coordinator (Secondment) at UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA) (2023-09 – 2024-08)

• Coordinated supply chain provisioning activities supporting demand planning and acquisition management processes.
• Monitored procurement activities to ensure compliance with PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA and institutional SCM policies.
• Improved supplier payment turnaround by supporting invoice verification, GRN matching and finance processing.
• Supported asset administration, inventory control and procurement reporting for operational departments.
• Maintained procurement records and SCM documentation supporting internal and external audit requirements.

Finance & Operations Intern at UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA) (2023-01 – 2023-08)

• Supported RFQ processes including supplier sourcing, quotation comparisons and compliance checks.
• Captured procurement and financial transactions on Oracle ERP improving procurement data accuracy.
• Maintained procurement filing systems ensuring organised records for SCM compliance and audit readiness.
• Assisted with supplier onboarding, contract documentation and procurement administration.
• Provided administrative support to procurement processes aligned with public sector SCM regulations.

Administrative Assistant at DE GRANDIOSE RESTAURANT (2019-11 – 2021-12)

• Supported procurement of operational supplies and vendor coordination for restaurant operations.
• Maintained supplier records, invoices and payment tracking improving administrative efficiency.
• Assisted with stock control and inventory monitoring supporting cost management.
• Improved document management and filing systems ensuring organised business records.

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Supply Chain & Operations Management – University of South Africa