Pieter Liebenberg

Strategic and commercially astute Senior Procurement & Logistics Manager with over 17 years' experience driving procurement strategy, supplier negotiations, import management, pricing optimisation, and multi-branch operational support across the retail, hardware, construction, agricultural, and industrial sectors. Proven track record of improving margins, reducing costs, strengthening supplier performance, and leading high-performing procurement teams across large branch networks (40 Branches combined exposure). Recognised for proactive leadership, identifying market opportunities ahead of competitors, and implementing decisive procurement strategies that deliver measurable business impact.

Procurement & Logistics Manager at Pupkewitz Megabuild and Kaap Agri Namibian Branches (2023-01 – Present)

Current categories: Boards, cement, doors, agricultural (new), Building materials, Steel and timber. Managing 22 branches at Pupkewitz Megabuild and 22 branches at Kaap Agri Namibian Branches.

• Lead procurement and logistics strategy across branches
• Manage local and international supplier sourcing
• Oversee import costing and overseas procurement processes
• Negotiate pricing structures, annual supply agreements, and transport tariffs
• Drive margin optimisation through pricing analysis and promotion planning
• Analyse category performance monthly and resolve underperforming segments
• Lead Branch procurement training and buying alignment
• Communicate and implement price increases strategically to protect margin
• Maintain proactive market positioning – identifying opportunities before competitors
• Strengthen supplier reliability, service levels, and stock availability

Logistics Manager & Procurement at Ferrodrill Namibia (2022-04 – 2022-12)

• Managed end to end logistics operations
• Controlled supplier negotiations and sourcing strategies
• Coordinated transport planning and delivery execution
• Oversaw import documentation and regulatory compliance

Procurement & Logistics Manager at Benthin African Agencies (2019-06 – 2022-03)

• Full procurement oversight across product categories
• International supplier liaison and import management
• Pricing analysis and structured margin optimisation
• Distribution and Logistics coordination management

Regional Procurement Manager at BUCO (2018-01 – 2019-06)

• Regional procurement leadership
• Strategic supplier negotiation
• Pricing structure development and competitor benchmarking
• Inventory planning and branch procurement support

Procurement Manager (Promoted) at Pupkewitz Megabuild (2012-09 – 2017-11)

• Managed procurement across all branches
• Develop structured price increase strategies
• Led import sourcing and landed cost calculations
• Conducted competitor price analysis
• Planned and executed national promotions
• Negotiated transport rates and logistics contracts
• Managed and developed branch buyers

Buyer – Procurement Department at Pupkewitz Megabuild (2009-11 – 2012-08)

• Coordinated branch buyers and procurement processes
• Conducted supplier performance evaluations
• Price comparisons and product sourcing
• Managed bulk buying initiatives
• Optimised stock levels and redistributed slow-moving stock
• Administered import documentation and overseas sourcing

Principal (Co-Owner) at Kleinmond Estate Agency (2004-12 – 2009)

• Business co-owner and principal agent
• Financial management and sales strategy
• Agent recruitment and training
• Marketing and company positioning

Sales Consultant – Office Equipment at Canon Winelands (2000-08 – 2004)

• Direct Business to Business sales
• Territory growth and account management
• Client relationship development

Sales & Marketing at De Jagers Mens Outfitters (1998-04 – 2000)

• Retail sales and Stock control
• Marketing and promotions
• Inter-branch coordination

Diploma in Marketing Management (N4, N5, N6) – Boland College (1997 – 1997)

Grade 12 – Windhoek High School (1995 – 1995)