Experience

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  Basil read limited

  Jun 2003 - Aug 2018

  Headed the Procurement for all sites within the Civils& Roads division.Managed the tender buying function, pricing of all materials and sub-contractors for all various tenders, Roads, Buildings, Civils, Marine and Airports.Purchased the Correct Materials at the correct rates to ensure project continuity.Partnered with Exco members and strategized on increasing our competitive advantages. Strategically sourced for suppliers and sub-contractors. Cultivated and maintained profitable relations with Key suppliers and Sub-contractors.Maintained relationships with sites and Project Managers.Sourced and planned BBBEE Expenditure in accordance to sites Contract Participation Goals.Initiated contracts with key suppliers and contractors, Diesel, Aggregates, Various materials etc.Motivated and continuous trained the Purchasing team, practising Lead the leader.Reviewed and improved on ISO systems and policies.Reported to management on workflow, Expenditure, Profits/ Losses /BEE.Annual Preferential Procurement spend. Show less Proudly Appointment as a 16.1 Official.Project value was R5.B.Headed the complete Island supply chain management function.Strategic planned procurement for materials required. Headed the material forecasts, management and distribution. Steered the logistics, imports, exports, stevedoring, and customs clearing. Supervised the Basil Read Chartered Vessel NP Glory 4 with 49 return voyages and 85 Voyages of Local Vessel RMS St Helena. Guided, mentored, and supervised 22 team members. Managed materials over the period: 27 000Tons Cement, 16 000 Tons Fly Ash, 20 000 tons Sand, 13 500 000lt Diesel, 4 000Tons Explosives, Total of 85 000 tons Cargo, 250 Yellow plant items, 12 000 containers, Performed asset sales and disposals. Compiled and monitored financial budgets.Monthly financial reports on stock movements and levels.Held on average R18.M of materials in stock. Performed and monitored Annual Financial Audits with PWC Show less Spearheaded the Construction / Operation Procurement (Roads, Civils, Buildings Open Cast Mining).Monitored and oversaw the materials purchases of awarded tenders. Guided, mentored, and supervised 10 team members. Purchased correct materials at the competitive rates.Oversaw an annual procurement spend of R1.6B. Liaised with Exco members and strategized on how to increase competitive advantages.Strategically sourced for suppliers and sub-contractors. Motivated and continuously developed the purchasing team and practised Lead the leader.Cultivated and maintained relations with key suppliers and sub-contractors.Maintained relationships with sites and project managers.Headed the international Procurement for various projects in Africa. Managed the Logistics for contracts in Africa, imports & exports.Initiated contracts with key suppliers and contractors, Diesel, Various materials etc.Reviewed and improved on ISO systems and policies.Collated executive reports for management on workflow, Expenditure, Profits/ Losses /BEEAnalysed and reported on Annual Preferential Procurement spend. Show less

  • Head Of Procurement Civils \ Roads

    Mar 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Logistics Manager St Helena Island Airport Project

    Jan 2012 - Mar 2017

  • Group Procurement Manager

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  • Senior Buyer

    Jun 2003 - Dec 2009
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  Inyatsi construction group holdings (pty) ltd

  Sept 2018 - May 2023

  Group supply chain manager

  Headed, controlled and evaluated the Procurement function for the following Companies:Inyatsi Construction (Civils / Roads / Water / Infrastructure Development)Construction Associates (Buildings / Property Developments)Infracast (Precast Concrete Products Pipes, Culverts, Manholes etc)Malom Colliery (Coal mining) Understood, communicated and actioned the Customers’ (Construction Projects/Plant) requirements. Instrumental in the Tender/ Pre-Plan scope/specs & Procurement Schedules.Led the tender buying, the pricing of all materials and sub-contractors for all various tenders for Roads, Buildings, Civils, Marine Works, Coal Mine, Airports and Construction. Embedded customer service excellence efficiently and effectively.Identified and sourced value-drive and strategic vendors aligned to buying policies and customer requirements. Cultivated and maintained a lucrative synergy within supplier relations.Led, guided, and developed 12 employees (Within above 4 Companies).Verified and ensured the ordering process is of best value (time/quality/price).Led the operations teams in the demand and implementation process.Evaluated, refined and monitored the Procure-to-Pay process.Developed and implemented Logistics Plans aligned to the Tender/ Project/ CAPEX.Identified and provided the best options for supply and delivery of goods/products.Validated and provided oversight of the logistics role players – customs/ freight forwarders / transporters.Executed Logistic Plans on award of Tenders. Show less