Experience

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  Pg group [pg glass, gsa building products] advanced armour glass

  Feb 2008 - Feb 2012

  Procurement specialist / operations supply manager

  Commodities sourcing & procurement in a World Class Manufacturing and EPC Projects environment Strategic sourcing (international) and supply management of major capital equipment in a WCM automated glass processing plant - Management of 100 Million ZAR Capex spends.Project Manager for PG CAPEX Program – Automation of Glass Fabrication Factory – 120 Million spend.Leading and development of MRO sourcing and procurement strategy – major CAPEX equipment.People Leadership, training, development. Staff compliment – eighty five (85) - Operations, SCM, LogisticsContract management: Non-disclosure Agreements, NEC, SLA’s, ABC classifications and tender processes.Subcontractor management within an ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 organizationDesign & development of Material Management (MM) process in an ERP environment – SAP.Material Management (MM) in an ERP environment – SAP and Albat & WirsamInventory management: analysis, reporting, stock control, cost management and budget controlProject management - co-ordination of procurement / sourcing function for several business units (BU) on several major projects – commodities and contracting - 2010 World Cup Stadiums, Norton Rose, Radisson, Michelangelo. Lean Six Sigma methodology to drive continuous improvement in supply chain supply chain and operationsEvaluation of tenders commercially, technically and legally support the projects and sales teams. Analysis of total cost ownership (TCO) and benchmarking to drive cost optimization.Facilities management and SLA management for direct and indirect suppliers.Demand management and forecasting of commodities in a world class manufacturing environmentVendor management: Evaluate, qualify and select suppliers in terms of safety, quality, and capability.Logistics co-ordination: International and domestic – clearing, forwarding, incoterms, ITACBBBEE supplier management and development - maintenance and improvement of scorecards Show less

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  Honeywell performance materials & technologies

  Mar 2012 - Jun 2015

  Strategic sourcing specialist - technical lead

  Leading Commodities procurement & Contract management in a multi-national project engineering organization: Control & Instrumentation, Electrical, OEM’s, Manufacturing, ICT infrastructure, Telecommunications. Major Projects – Eskom Medupi & Kusile, Sasol Temane - Mozambique, Total Egina – Nigeria.Supply Chain Management across 22 African countries, Middle East and Europe.Developed and aligned procurement and sourcing strategy supporting local and global directives – matrix organization.Lean Six Sigma methodology to drive continuous improvement in Procure - to- Pay (P2P) - Six Sigma certified.Material Management (MM) & Inventory management in an ERP environment – SAP MM: analysis, reporting, stock control, cost management and budget control.Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): measuring, managing and improving the Total Costs of goods and services. Project execution and complete tender management and co-ordination of procurement business units (BU) on several major projects – commodities and contracting.Contract Management: Evaluation of contracts for subcontractors and commodity suppliers to realize cost savings and best quality of supply –FIDIC / NEC contracting.Formulation and management of Service Level Agreements (SLA) in the facilities management arena.• Supplier Relationship Management: Evaluate, qualify and select suppliers in terms of safety, quality, and technical capability. Supplier audits conducted in accordance with ISO 9001 quality standards.Evaluation of tenders commercially, technically and legally support the projects and sales teams Application and co-ordination of eSourcing tools viz. eAuctions to drive cost savings – SAP, AribaBBBEE supplier management and development - maintenance and improvement of scorecards.Logistics co-ordination: inbound and outbound. Incoterms and ITAC knowledge.On-time reporting and analysis on vendor spend, AWPT, Quality, BBBEE conformance Show less

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  Kaefer thermal & energy

  Jul 2015 - Dec 2016

  Strategic procurement manager

  Leading purchasing and sourcing strategies across business units for – Manufacturing, Construction, Petrochemical, Power generation (Eskom), ICT infrastructureProject planning & execution and complete project supply management.Supply Manager for CAPEX Program – Automation and modernization machinery.Project Manager: Implementation and management of SAP ERP & SRM system for KAEFER Sub-Saharan Africa.Developed and implemented of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) model.Drove cost optimization and reduction by leveraging buying power and economies of scale for 3rd party goods and services.Leader of the Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) Program for the group.Contract Management: Monitoring & Evaluation of contracts for subcontractors and commodity suppliers in terms of Quality, cost and delivery – FIDIC / NEC / JBCC contracting. Coordinated cross-functional teams (Stakeholders) and positioned Purchasing as a key partner in operations.Developed and aligned procurement and sourcing strategy supporting local and global directives.Managed regional purchasing teams: transactional buyers, category buyers, logistics controllers.Defined project scopes, mitigated risk, and identified savings opportunities across business units.Lead BBBEE Enterprise Supplier Development program- KAEFER’S BBBEE level improvement.Development and Implementation of policies and procedures for the KAEFER Sub-Saharan Africa.Continuous improvement in processes and systems ensuring compliance Six Sigma & Lean Methodology – Certified Green Belt Practitioner.Managed sourcing and purchasing strategies - reducing cost, minimizing risk, and optimizing business processes.Supplier Relationship Management. Vendor Management. Supplier evaluations and balanced scorecard matrix.Developed and monitored KPI’s for staff – saving targets, average payment terms, and BBBEE conformance.Coordinated change management, fostered communication and aligned with key stakeholders in supply chain. Show less

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  Edge executive management consultancy

  Feb 2017 - Nov 2017

  Strategic sourcing and procurement consultant

  • Providing effective leadership to the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement teams to SOC’s (Transnet, Eskom) to enable SCM Optimization and Cost Savings within the SOC parameters - PPM, PPPFA and PFMA.• Technical and Advisory support across multiple categories: ICT Software Licensing & Hardware, EPC, High Value CAPEX, Rail Networks, Rolling Stock, Manufacturing, Engineering.• Developing and maintaining policies in collaboration with key stakeholders to determine practical processes. • Contract Management: Monitoring & Evaluation of contracts for subcontractors and commodity suppliers in terms of Quality, cost and delivery – FIDIC / NEC Formulation of Service Level Agreements (SLA’s).• Optimizing sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency across all Transnet Operating Divisions.• Performing spend analysis based on current vendor information and identify opportunities for cost savings• Utilizing competitive bidding process with a compliant RFI/RFQ/RFP process.• Co-ordination of Cross Functional Sourcing Teams (CFST) on High Value Tenders within a matrix organizational team and working on multiple projects simultaneously.• Mitigating risks by ensuring that policies, regulatory and industry governance requirements are adhered to. • Selection of preferred suppliers by conducting a tender or quotation process.• Drafting and signing of contracts by liaising with Group Legal and stakeholders. • Measuring local procurement and environmental objectives against Transnet transformational objectives by conducting surveys or reviewing management information.• Interacting with business unit partners to develop, engage and lead supplier relationships for extracting the greatest value in cost, risk management and innovation• Driving cost savings. TCO analysis and benchmarking.• Ensuring effective corporate governance in alignment with PPM, PPPFA and PFMA.• Driving BBBEE transformation – Supplier and Enterprise Development in accordance with PPPFA. Show less

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  Standard bank group

  Dec 2017 - now

  Sourcing manager

  • Leading Strategic Sourcing to enable an effective end-to-end P2P SCM process at the Standard Bank Group.• Specialist Category Manager in the SBSA Group Real Estate Portfolio supporting multiple BU’s viz ICT, Engineering & Energy Management, Facilities Management, Professional & Technical Services, Construction Project Management.• Optimizing sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency across all Standard Bank Operating Divisions.• Managing multiple business unit stakeholders to develop, engage and lead supplier relationships for extracting the greatest value in cost, risk management and innovation• Supporting cross-functionally within a matrix organisational team structure and work on multiple projects simultaneously.• Managing competitive bidding process with a thorough RFI/RFQ/RFP process• Develop a cost savings model with the relevant sourcing portfolios and ensure that cost reduction is the key driver in the commodities being managed.• Ensure that cost reduction targets are exceeded within commodities responsible for.• Managing procurement spend to channel opportunities to PDI’s in line with the Financial Sector Charter (FSC).• Managing exchange rate fluctuations ensuring risks are adequately mitigated.• Managing adherence to proper policies and procedures of Standard Bank Group.• Analysing trend analysis reports produced from spend analytics, to foster effecting sourcing and purchasing strategies.• Driving transformation and preferential procurement – Supplier and Enterprise • Consolidating and optimizing vendor database, improving purchasing procedures and audit requirements. • Ensuring that agreements effectively mitigate risk exposure to SBSA• Negotiating strategic sourcing agreements and implementing contracts in accordance with SBSA legal and compliance requirements• Performing spend analysis based on current vendor information and identify opportunities for cost savings Show less