Kambule Nokuthula

Experience

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  Africawide

  Feb 2015 - Apr 2015

  Business Evaluation Officer
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  Ecolab

  Apr 2015 - Feb 2017

  Warehouse Assistant

  • Responsible for assisting the Warehouse Manager in the Successful and timely flow of production work. Assist with and oversee all work that is set-up during the day.• Deliver and pick up materials as needed, operate Agency Vehicles when necessary.• Establish and maintain designated work areas and arrange as needed; ensure orderly and safe conditions at all times. Ensure proper working condition of work areas, grounds, trucks, tools, fixtures and equipment; arrange for repairs/replacements as needed.• Responsible for working with the Warehouse Manager to ensure accurate and timely shipping and receiving of all subcontract work materials and finished products.• Establish and maintain inventory control systems for all raw and finished materials; keep inventory current at all times; notify customers of any inventory shortages.• Assist in the preparation of and/or conduct time studies necessary to establish accurate consumer hourly rates and piece rates used to provide accurate contract bids for current and future business.• Work with consumers on an individual and group basis to maintain order of warehouse. Show less

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  Jhpiego

  Sept 2017 - Oct 2019

  Procurement and Logistics officer

  • Coordinating transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments• Responding to customer inquiries and referring clients to the proper channels• Reviewing purchase orders and shipping documents to ensure accuracy• Making special shipping arrangements as necessary• Tracking and fixing shipping errors• Preparing bills and invoices• Managing distribution and shipment budgets• Ensuring that the quality of all services provided meets the required standards• Developing processes that make the supply chain more efficient and organized Show less

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  Lancet Laboratories

  Mar 2021 - Dec 2022

  Regional Buyer

  • Process purchase requisitions / orders on the purchasing system AX in line with Standard Operating Procedures(SOP’s)• Complete the Request For Quotations (RFQ)process on AX for all items not listed on a price list and provide quotes to the respective customers• Invite, assess, and award/recommend supplier bids/quotations based on the results from the RFQ process• Prepare and maintain purchasing reports for activities within a specific region as requested• Work with internal and external stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements for items that are not listed on a price list• Assist in the development of specifications for equipment, materials, and services to be purchased• Reconcile or resolve value discrepancies for ad hoc purchasesComply with and maintain knowledge of applicable rules, legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices. Show less

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  COMMUTER TRANSPORT ENGINEERING ( CTE Durban)

  Dec 2022 - now

  Procurement Officer

  • Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.• Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.• Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.• Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.• Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.• Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.• Controlling the procurement and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.• Overseeing systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.• Preparing procurement reports. Show less

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  Icebolethu Group

  May 2023 - now

  Senior Procurement Officer

  Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with the specified budget, quality requirements, the B-BBEE strategy and delivery targets.Utilise best practices, strategies and methods to negotiate advantageous pricing and commercial terms with suppliers.Build and maintain the group’s database of preferred suppliers and ensure that good relationships are maintained with the key/strategic suppliers.Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and suppliers.Monitor supplier performance in line with suppliers’ service level agreements and work with suppliers to reduce supplier related customer complaints.Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.Run RFQ processes, supplier vetting and generate purchase orders.Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.Follow up on orders and mitigate potential delays.• Supervision of Procurement Officers.Gather and maintain appropriate information from suppliers for the Group’s B-BBEE verification audits.Prepare reports on the Group’s procurement activity in adherence with Group Finance’s reporting requirements. Show less

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  Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd

  Jul 2023 - now

  Senior MRP officer