Welcome Hlongwane

Procurement Specialist with more than 16 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement planning, demand forecasting, contract management, supplier relationship management and supply chain governance. Experienced in developing procurement plans, analysing business requirements, managing procurement budgets, coordinating tender processes, ensuring compliance with PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE and governance requirements, and supporting organisational objectives through effective demand management. Strong leadership capability with experience supervising teams, engaging senior stakeholders, implementing sourcing strategies and driving continuous improvement.

Procurement Consultant - SANBS

(2026-05)

• Provide procurement and demand planning support across operational and strategic requirements.
• Support annual procurement planning, sourcing activities and stakeholder demand consolidation.
• Monitor procurement compliance, supplier performance and governance requirements.
• Develop procurement reports and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage business units to identify procurement requirements and support demand forecasting.

Procurement Manager - Transnet Pipelines

(2022-11 - 2026-02)

• Led procurement operations and supervised procurement activities across major infrastructure and pipeline projects.
• Managed procurement planning processes and aligned sourcing activities to business objectives and budgets.
• Conducted spend analysis and supported demand forecasting for capital and operational requirements.
• Managed supplier performance, negotiations and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Ensured compliance with governance, audit and risk management requirements.
• Coached and mentored procurement personnel and promoted a high-performance culture.

Senior Buyer - Transnet Corporate Centre

(2019-07 - 2022-10)

• Facilitated strategic sourcing initiatives, tender evaluations and supplier engagements.
• Supported procurement planning and demand management activities across business units.
• Prepared procurement submissions, RFQs and RFPs.
• Provided governance guidance and ensured procurement compliance.
• Developed stakeholder relationships and supported procurement reporting.

Procurement Officer (Projects) - Transnet Group Capital

(2014-07 - 2019-06)

• Managed procurement activities for infrastructure and capital projects.
• Prepared procurement package plans and coordinated tender processes.
• Supported project demand planning and procurement scheduling.
• Ensured compliance with procurement governance requirements.

LLB - Law - University of South Africa

Advanced Programme - Supply Chain Management for Senior Practitioners - University of Pretoria