Wesley Woods

Results-driven Senior Procurement and Supply Chain professional with 20+ years of experience across procurement, inventory, warehouse operations, technical buying, supplier management and logistics, including 9+ years in procurement-focused roles. Experienced in local and international sourcing across marine, engineering, construction, mining and industrial environments. Strong capability in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, MRP-driven purchasing, inventory optimisation, expediting, imports, customs coordination and ERP data integrity.

Known for a calm, solutions-focused approach, strong stakeholder management and the ability to improve purchasing and operational processes.

Senior Procurement Buyer - Robertson and Caine (Pty) Ltd – Leopard Catamarans - Cape Town

(2025-03)

Lead procurement activities supporting marine manufacturing, projects, production schedules and departmental requirements.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, production demand and supply requirements.
• Source, evaluate and select suppliers; negotiate pricing, commercial terms, lead times and service levels.
• Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, change orders, RFQs, supplier follow-ups and purchasing records.
• Work closely with Planning and cross-functional teams on forecasting, MRP requirements, material availability and production priorities.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels while balancing service requirements against acquisition, carrying and logistics costs.
• Monitor supplier performance, overdue orders, delivery risks and recovery plans to protect production schedules.
• Oversee SCAR activities, approve actions and follow up on supplier corrective measures.
• Coordinate international shipments, airfreight, customs clearance and logistics activities.
• Maintain purchasing reports, price lists and ERP purchasing information; support accurate and reliable system data.
• Mentor and guide team members and support continuous improvement within the procurement function.

Senior Procurement Buyer - Bidvest Voltex - Cape Town

(2024-04 - 2024-12)

Managed procurement activities, supplier relationships, purchase requisitions, purchase orders and RFQs. Note: Retrenched December 2024. SAP experience.

• Implemented sourcing and purchasing strategies to support customer requirements, availability and cost objectives.
• Monitored inventory, out-of-stock requirements and supplier commitments, maintaining schedules for reporting and escalation.
• Managed supplier performance relating to quality, delivery and service levels.
• Conducted vendor audits and documented findings following verification activities.
• Negotiated with suppliers regarding aged stock, returns and commercial recovery opportunities.
• Coordinated imports, freight, airfreight and customs clearance while communicating with logistics providers.
• Analysed market trends and industry developments to identify procurement and cost-saving opportunities.
• Worked closely with Sales and internal stakeholders to improve quality, standardise processes, develop realistic schedules and reduce cost.
• Visited supplier facilities when required to assess manufacturing capability, quality, delivery performance and potential opportunities.
• Ensured procurement activities complied with company policies and ethical standards.

Warehouse Supervisor / Senior Technical Buyer - SEW-EURODRIVE - Johannesburg / Cape Town

(2020-10 - 2024-04)

Managed inventory levels, stock accuracy, procurement planning and technical buying requirements. SAP & CRM experience.

• Built and maintained supplier relationships, negotiated pricing and delivery schedules, and resolved supplier issues.
• Issued and tracked purchase orders and managed outsourced manufacturing services through to delivery.
• Conducted daily cycle counts, bin audits and quarterly stock takes, investigating variances and maintaining stock accuracy.
• Coordinated international shipping, airfreight and customs clearance.
• Scheduled production jobs and released pick slips according to planned production dates.
• Coordinated deliveries to ensure materials arrived on time and met required quality standards.
• Managed machinery and equipment inspections and coordinated maintenance requirements.
• Maintained SAP master and transaction data to support accurate inventory and procurement information.
• Managed non-conformance reporting and ensured deviations were captured and followed through.
• Supported employee training, licensing requirements and staff discipline, including issuing formal warnings where required.
• Managed special projects in collaboration with engineering and other internal stakeholders.

Warehouse Manager / Procurement Buyer - Trysome Auto Electrical Engineering - Middelburg, Mpumalanga

(2017-01 - 2020-10)

Managed end-to-end buying and warehouse operations including receiving, returns, stock control, picking, packing and distribution. SAP & CRM experience.

• Created and maintained bin locations, conducted cycle counts, stock investigations and stock takes, and maintained warehouse housekeeping standards.
• Planned procurement requirements and maintained stock levels to support customer and operational demand.
• Managed supplier relationships, purchase orders, outsourced manufacturing and delivery schedules.
• Coordinated shipping, airfreight, customs clearing and shipment tracking.
• Managed machinery and equipment requirements and coordinated maintenance activities.
• Supported production planning, project execution and cross-functional operational requirements.
• Maintained ERP system accuracy and ensured procurement and inventory transactions were correctly captured.
• Managed non-conformance processes, staff training and disciplinary matters.
• Conducted mine visits and supported customer and operational requirements in mining environments.

BCom Degree - Supply Chain Management - Regent Business School

Management Development Programme Certificate - Regent Business School

National Diploma - Supply Chain Management - Intec College (2014)

First Line Management Certificate - Old Mutual Business School

Matric Certificate (2000)