Olorato Molatlhegi

Experience

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  Sefalana Cash and Carry Limited

  Jan 2017 - Feb 2018

  Buyer

  Highlight:Managed end-to-end procurement operations for the newly established Sefalana Cash and Carry outlet in Mogoditshane, ensuring comprehensive oversight throughout the entire process, from inception to completion. Responsibilities:▪︎Actively monitored store sales and identified sluggish-moving merchandise that might require discontinuation.▪︎ Maintained optimal inventory levels, consistently reviewing stock aganist sales ratios.▪︎ Kept a close eye on the market to assess competitors' activities and changing consumer preferences.▪︎ Strategized and executed the creation of purchase orders, verifying costs and upholding database accuracy.▪︎ Devised promotions, including product selection and effective advertising strategies.▪︎ Skillfully negotiated favorable contracts with vendors to achieve desired pricing and punctual deliveries.▪︎ Achieved financial targets through well-planned pricing and negotiation approaches. Show less

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  Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet)

  Feb 2018 - Aug 2022

  Procurement Officer

  Highlight:Directed procurement activities for substantial projects, managing purchases worth millions of pula, achieving a 95 percent enhancement in on-time supplier deliveries, and bolstering profit margins through a reduction of purchase costs ranging from 5 to 10 percent.Responsibilities:▪︎ Ensuring adherence to legal procurement protocols.▪︎ Remaining up-to-date on market trends through vendor relationships, researching product offerings, and proactively addressing company challenges.▪︎ Overseeing the tender process and generating comprehensive reports.▪︎ Vigilantly tracking the procurement budget to cultivate a culture of sustained cost efficiency.▪︎ Engaging in negotiations with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms and competitive rates.▪︎ Initiating and managing the procurement of vendor materials and subcontractor services via purchase orders.▪︎ Cultivating supplier relationships and nurturing strategic partnerships. Show less

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  Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

  Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  Category Specialist

  Responsibilities:▪︎ Overseeing supplier performance to ensure adherence to standards.▪︎ Executing centralized contracts for optimal procurement procedures.▪︎ Conducting country/regional sourcing events in line with CCPP principles and Category Tower collaboration, maintaining up-to-date supplier performance scorecards, and communicating outcomes.▪︎ Establishing, implementing, and supervising contracts to match carefully devised and strategically developed agreements.▪︎ Identifying potential opportunities for contract enhancement and renegotiation.▪︎ Engaging in category management for high-value procurement while minimizing dependence on master data projects.▪︎ Managing the entire sourcing process from start to finish.▪︎Creating, implementing, and overseeing contracts to ensure alignment with carefully crafted and strategically formulated agreements. Show less

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  Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC)

  Aug 2023 - now

  Strategic Sourcing Manager

  Responsibilities:Strategic Sourcing Initiatives:- Conduct cost and value-driven commodity analyses to optimize procurement strategies, ensuring the enhancement of overall efficiency.Spend Analysis and Optimization:- Perform thorough spend analysis, systematically identifying opportunities to decrease costs, enhance efficiency, and cultivate improved supplier relationships.Business Needs Analysis and Risk Identification:- Conduct in-depth business needs analysis to determine key requirements and provide pivotal support for demand planning.- Identify inherent risks associated with third-party engagement, adopting a proactive approach to risk management.Market Research and Sourcing Strategies:- Determine the most appropriate sourcing strategies, securing necessary stakeholder buy-in.Contract Management and Compliance:- Implement supplier contracts and meticulously monitor compliance with agreed-upon terms.- Proactively manage contract expiration dates, facilitating timely renewals or strategic sourcing cycles.Supplier Relationship Management Program:- Execute the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program, overseeing supplier onboarding, performance monitoring, maintenance, and offboarding.Procurement Processes and Compliance:- Implement robust procurement processes and tools, adhering to policies and procedures while incorporating industry best practices.- Manage the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring seamless execution and unwavering compliance with established standards. Show less