Nomalungelo Sithebe

Procurement professional with over four years of experience in purchasing, supplier sourcing, inventory control and procurement administration. Experienced in negotiating with suppliers, managing purchase orders, conducting stock reconciliations, maintaining supplier relationships and working with the SYSPRO ERP system. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Accounting Science through UNISA after completing a National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting.

Highly organized with strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills gained in a fast-paced operational environment.

Buyer at Baughan Group (2023-04 – Present)

Engineering & Manufacturing Support

• Source new suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
• Evaluate supplier quotations based on price, quality and lead time.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve procurement related issues.
• Monitor supplier performance and follow up on outstanding deliveries.
• Process purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders.
• Capture and maintain supplier and inventory master data on SYSPRO.
• Conduct monthly stock counts and reconcile stock variances.
• Process GRNs, credit notes and inventory transactions.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure timely procurement of materials.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through supplier negotiations.
• Ensure procurement documentation is accurate and properly filed.

Finance Intern at SWASAP (2022-05 – 2023-03)

Engineering & Manufacturing Support

• Assisted with the procurement of goods and services by preparing purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Sourced quotations from suppliers and compared pricing to support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Followed up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of orders and resolve delivery-related issues.
• Captured purchase orders, Goods Received Notes (GRNs), and inventory transactions on the SYSPRO ERP system.
• Received and verified incoming stock against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Assisted with monthly stock takes and investigated inventory discrepancies.
• Maintained accurate procurement records, supplier documentation, and filing systems.
• Liaised with internal departments to ensure procurement requirements were met within required timeframes.
• Assisted with inventory control and monitored stock availability to support operational requirements.
• Built strong working relationships with suppliers while ensuring compliance with company procurement procedures.

Bachelor of Accounting Science in Accounting Science – University of South Africa (UNISA) (2024)

National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting – Durban University of Technology (DUT) (2018 – 2021)

Grade 12 – Bhevu High School (2017)