Sithembiso Thabede

Procurement professional with 7+ years of progressive experience across procurement administration, sourcing, supplier management, tender processes, contract administration and commodity support within Netcare Limited. Currently responsible for procurement activities across Indirect, IT and Technical commodities, with hands-on experience in sourcing events, RFQs, supplier performance management, commercial negotiations, contract and SLA administration, procurement reporting and supplier onboarding. Experienced in working with SAP MM, SAP Real Estate and Zycus eProcurement, with a strong understanding of procurement processes from sourcing and supplier onboarding through to purchase orders, goods receipt, invoice verification and contract administration.

Holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain & Marketing and a Bachelor of Business Administration. Seeking to transition into a strategic buying environment where I can leverage my procurement experience, supplier knowledge, analytical capability and commodity exposure to support sourcing strategies, supplier value and business objectives.

Procurement Coordinator at Netcare Limited (2025-01 – Present)

Responsible for procurement activities across Indirect, IT and Technical commodities, supporting sourcing, supplier management, procurement operations, contracts and performance management.

• Manage procurement requests and facilitate quotations, orders and deliveries across Indirect, IT and Technical commodities.
• Conduct sourcing events and administer tender processes for IT and low-risk commodities using electronic procurement platforms.
• Facilitate negotiations for low-risk commodities and maintain accurate sourcing and tender documentation.
• Monitor supplier KPIs and delivery performance, identifying and resolving supplier service issues in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Administer supplier contracts and SLAs for Indirect, Technical and IT commodities using Zycus iContract.
• Support contract compliance, completeness and standardisation of supplier terms and conditions.
• Consolidate procurement data for reporting and contribute to strategic KPI and business intelligence initiatives.
• Develop procurement reports to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Validate supplier accreditation and documentation and support supplier onboarding activities.
• Facilitate B-BBEE certificate validation and maintain supplier compliance information.
• Source goods and services in accordance with procurement best practices while monitoring supplier performance and SLA adherence.
• Maintain procurement documentation and records in SharePoint in accordance.
• Maintain tender registers, price adjustment schedules and procurement catalogues.
• Provide SAP Real Estate administration support, including contract loading and invoice management in line with IFRS 16.

Acting Procurement Coordinator at Netcare Limited (2024-04 – 2024-12)

• Utilised SAP MM to manage procurement of goods and services, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders and goods receipts.
• Conducted invoice verification in SAP MM by matching purchase orders with received goods to support accurate payment processing.
• Conducted vendor management and sourcing activities using Zycus eProcurement.
• Managed vendor take-on processes and maintained supplier records on Zycus.
• Gained hands-on experience in tender management and RFQ processes.
• Analysed procurement data using Zycus to support forecasting and budgeting activities.
• Supported the identification and development of ESD suppliers.
• Managed SAP Real Estate administration and lease contract management for vehicles and golf carts.

Procurement Assistant at Netcare Limited (2022-03 – 2024-12)

• Managed vendor administration and sourcing activities for goods and services.
• Assessed new supplier accreditations and applications for potential inclusion on the approved supplier database.
• Maintained supplier, contract and compliance documentation for relevant commodities.
• Managed supplier take-on processes and communicated with internal and external stakeholders regarding procurement requirements.
• Supported Commodity Managers with supplier evaluations, pricing information and negotiations.
• Supported end-to-end tender and RFQ processes.
• Assisted with contract and SLA drafting and implementation.
• Supported project management activities, including identification and development of ESD suppliers.
• Drafted and maintained SOPs for relevant commodities.
• Supported SAP Real Estate administration and the management of assets within the group procurement portfolio.

Procurement Administrator at Netcare Limited (2020-04 – 2022-02)

• Prepared and issued tender documentation and consolidated supplier pricing submissions.
• Reviewed and managed supplier documentation for Indirect suppliers.
• Conducted market research to identify potential new suppliers.
• Managed procurement helpdesk requests and supported internal stakeholders with procurement-related queries.
• Maintained procurement and supplier records.
• Supported SAP Real Estate administration and management of assets within the group procurement portfolio.
• Conducted invoice verification in SAP MM by matching purchase orders with received goods to support accurate payment processing.
• Conducted vendor management and sourcing activities using Zycus eProcurement.
• Managed vendor take-on processes and maintained supplier records on Zycus.
• Gained hands-on experience in tender management and RFQ processes.
• Analysed procurement data using Zycus to support forecasting and budgeting activities.
• Supported the identification and development of ESD suppliers.
• Managed SAP Real Estate administration and lease contract management for vehicles and golf carts.

Procurement Intern at Netcare Limited (2019-02 – 2020-03)

• Supported supplier administration and reviewed supplier information for medical equipment suppliers.
• Provided administrative support for RFI, RFQ and RFP processes.
• Supported supplier engagement activities, including product introductions and supplier information sessions.
• Participated in contract price negotiation and supplier engagement activities.
• Processed procurement data and conducted spend analysis to identify trends.

Post-Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain & Marketing – University of KwaZulu-Natal (2018)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management – University of KwaZulu-Natal (2017)

Certificate in Business Administration – Business Management – University of KwaZulu-Natal (2014)

National Senior Certificate in Matric – Windsor Secondary School (2013)