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About me
SCM Practitioner (Senior Buyer/Group Procurement Officer)
Education

Wittebome S.S.S
-Activities and Societies: SAYNO! Anti-Drug campaign SRC School Athletics SAYNO Anti-Drugs group memberAthletics team - High Jump, Long Jump, JavelinSRC member

Damelin
-N Dip Purch M Strategic Logistics Management Cum LaudeTop Student

Damelin
-DIP Purch M Purchasing Management Cum LaudeTop Student
Experience

PathCare
Jan 2000 - Jun 2015Administrative duties:• Process access registration on inhouse system (in the future, on Syspro)• Process item registration on the inhouse dictionary• Process set up of individual stock inventories• Perform data integrity clean ups, as well as data gathering exercises• Gathering relevant supplier documentation, i.e. BBE certificates, Vat registrations and company registrations• Ensure registration of sites for Waste Management purposes; maintain same & ensure upkeep of accuratedatabase• Obtain quotes from preferred suppliers per specification form Technical and/or Procurement officer• Establish and maintain communication process between Technical & MM Officers and/or Procurement officer andthe business• Draft and maintain SOPs including liaison with Procurement Manager to ensure timely review of SOPs• Perform checks / 2nd verification of Contracts on the system, once loaded on purchasing system• Provide administrative support to Technical & MM Officers and/or Procurement officer• Assist Technical and MM Officers and or procurement officer to track deliveries and contact suppliers whennecessary to schedule urgent deliveries or to discuss shortages or missed deliveries, return of materials, warrantyclaims• Liaise with suppliers regarding enquiries about order changes or cancellations and check requisition orders foraccuracy• Adhoc purchasing of operational suppliesQuality Management Systems• Comply with Accreditation requirements• Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping• Comply with training requirements including personal developmentLiving the Company Value System• Comply with Customer Focus requirements• Accountability to patients, supporters and all members of the company• Display respect & ethical behavior Show less Procuremento Negotiate prices for all non-technical equipment, services & supplies.o Source items and alternative suppliers for non-technical products and services.*Supply Chain Managemento Evaluate new & current Suppliers operational organization.o Monitor Supply chain logistics and Courier charges.o Investigate Supplier complaints.*Purchasingo Purchase sundry items locally using company credit card.o Place ad hoc orders nationally & internationally including necessary documentation.*Monitoring of Company Purchases and Costso Advice internal clients re. corporate image furniture and vehicle purchases.o Check all non-technical once off orders before processing.o Co-ordinate & authorize quotes for DTP.o Monitor monthly photocopy & other non technical costs.*Othero Co-ordinate placement of office automation.o Co-ordinate and monitor all cell phone contracts in the company.o Back-up for Technical Purchasing officer where applicable. Show less
Senior Procurement Administrator
Jan 2015 - Jun 2015Procurement Officer
Jun 2000 - Jun 2015Buyer
Jan 2000 - Jan 2010

Protea Hotels
Jun 2015 - Jan 2016Group Procurement OfficerReview and sign off Creditors Reconciliations as well as Departmental Trial BalanceReview Departmental P&L StatementCalculate and Report on Procurement Analytics, Trends and ForcastsReview,analyze and benchmark Category Procurement spendCalculate Compliance ReportsApprove Supplier CataloguesAssist in overseeing the daily e-procurement system,processes and operationsEnsure sourcing, pre-qualification and evaluation of suppliers are carried out as per the company standards/policiesNegotiate prices, terms and conditions ensuring minimal risk as well as proactively search for and identify opportunities for cost savingsReview, report and assist in implementing procurement strategies and best practice based on Key Economic Indicators, Inflation, Deflation, Interest rates, Economic Growth Sectors, Fuel Prices, Input and Manufacturing Costs.Ensure procurement processes and requirements are in line with Government Legislation i.e) BBBEE,CPA,HACCP,ECT ActDocument and maintain a supplier information, insurance and contract register (supplier master file maitenance)as well as a supplier listing checklistDocument, report and maintain a supplier performance report and update and maintain a group master user reportAssist with implementation of various procurement and development projectsMaintain and report on Supplier BBBEE certificates and subsequent spendProcess orders for branded stock items with various suppliers based on quarterly consumption and PAR stock levels Process invoices for orders generated on MyMarketProcess stock received and issued to Hotels on Accpac (Inventory Control ) Communicate daily with Central Warehousing with regard to orders for distribution,tracking and POD receiptsProcess stock reconciliations to ensure accurate stock levels between warehousing and AccpacDo monthly stocktakes at warehousing facility Process,track and allocate payments on Accpac (Cashbook) and ExcelAssist with processing,review and sign off on exports Show less

Airports Company South Africa
Jan 2017 - nowSenior BuyerTo provide Key Procurement support to the local SCM team and direct business units that are responsible for the development and implementation of commodity strategies and other initiatives in delivering the National Procurement savings target. Overall the Senior Buyer is responsible for ensuring the continuity, security and integrity of supply, of the right quality of commodities and services at competitive prices and at minimal contractual risk through the end-to-end Tender Process. The incumbent in this role is required to:• Run the end-to-end tender process (RFI, RFP, RFQ initiatives - Emergency procurement initiatives)* Monitoring off-contract and maverick spend - Scope Creep etc., Budget monitoring and ROI portfolios.i.e.) Chairing TPEC sessions (Tender Preparation and Evaluation Committee); Tender Strategy, Bid Document Development; NEC3, GCC, JBCC and FIDIC Contracting Type Development in line with CIDB requirements; Costing Model Development; Briefing Session ,Tender Closing Process, Bid Evaluation Chairing CBAC sessions (Central Bid Evaluation Committee), Submission for Tabling at Local Bid Adjudication Committee and Post Tender Negotiation etc• Conduct supplier commercial negotiations• Establish supplier contracts – Services Agreement,CIDB contracts etc• Maintain and administer contracts pertaining to portfolio commodities• Eventually develop portfolio focused supplier industry key economic indicators and cost modelsAnd doing all these in-line with National Treasury policy and procedure, in an effort to reduce and diminish any Auditor General findings. The aim is always to be proud of every single process and have clean audit by the Auditor General. Show less
Licenses & Certifications

CPP
IPSAJan 2007
Republic of South Africa
RSA State SecuritySept 2025
(CIPS)
CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
Volunteer Experience
Councelling
Issued by Skillful Hands
Associated with Graham (Gray) MitchellConsultant
Issued by Mfuleni Youth Against Aids on Jan 2000
Associated with Graham (Gray) MitchellVolunteer
Issued by CEYA - Capoeira Educational Youth Association on Jan 2010
Associated with Graham (Gray) MitchellAdvisor
Issued by Mfuleni Youth Against Aids on Jan 2005
Associated with Graham (Gray) Mitchell
Languages
- afAfrikaans
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