Pride Mphuthi

Supply Chain professional with 13+ years of experience spanning government procurement, contract administration, compliance assessment and active supply contract management. Currently managing 4 live supply contracts across 9 public hospitals and Johannesburg City Power — independently handling the full contract lifecycle from tender submission through to invoicing, delivery coordination and client relations. Strong foundation in government procurement frameworks including CSD, CIPC and SARS compliance.

Consistently delivers beyond job description with minimal supervision.

Supply Chain Operations Coordinator - Muhlohloteri Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd

(2025-05)

• Manage 4 active supply contracts — red meat, eggs and dairy to 9 public hospitals; cleaning and consumable supplies to Johannesburg City Power
• Manage 13+ purchase orders simultaneously, tracking fulfilment, delivery compliance and profitability per line item
• Source and evaluate tender opportunities daily via eTenders, submitting up to 3 tenders per week at peak periods and attending adjudications
• Serve as sole point of contact for all client complaints, supplier negotiations and contract queries across 10 sites
• Compile monthly finance reports and profitability spreadsheets presented to senior management
• Manage full invoicing cycle — creating invoices and delivery notes via IMS and client billing systems
• Coordinate logistics and ad hoc deliveries to ensure on-time contract fulfilment

Field Operations Coordinator - A to Z Business Solutions

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

• Monitored 17 cooperatives supplying school uniforms to the Gauteng Department of Social Development
• Presented weekly performance reports to regional DSD directors
• Adapted operations during COVID-19 using Microsoft Teams and Google Sheets for remote reporting

Field Operations Coordinator - Kagisano NPO

(2017-01 - 2019-12)

• Promoted to second-in-command within 2 months, deputising for manager across full team operations
• Conducted pre-project compliance assessments for cooperative applicants — verifying CSD, CIPC, SARS and bank documentation
• Managed 13 active cooperatives through full project lifecycle via structured weekly field visits
• Presented compliance findings to Gauteng DSD officials at formal presentations in Midrand

Operations & Procurement Administrator - Umuziwethu Clothing Manufacturing Cooperative

(2008-01 - 2017-12)

• Managed procurement of raw materials and coordinated with shoe and jersey cooperatives under the DSD
• Oversaw full production workflow from raw material sourcing to finished product including quality control
• Managed end-to-end fulfilment — packing, labelling, delivery scheduling and invoicing
• Ensured annual compliance with CSD, CIPC and SARS requirements

Founder & Owner - BLQSPRNG (Pty) Ltd

(2019-01 - 2024-12)

• Founded and registered a procurement and manufacturing business — managing sourcing, supplier negotiations, inventory planning and fulfilment
• Identified that fragmented purchasing increased transport costs, informing practical understanding of bulk procurement strategy

National Senior Certificate - Matric (2003-01)

Call Centre Diploma (2005-01)

120-Hour TEFL Certificate (2021-01)