Afriplex is specialized in API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) manufacturing and developing a range of innovative ingredients and final products for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, veterinary and food & beverage industries. Due to its shared interest and passion, they work closely with multiple educational institutions and research organisations like: Cannabis Research Institute, University of the Western Cape, CSIR, South African medical research council and the University of the Free State. The purpose of my role is to manage various activities including sourcing of materials for production and non-inventory items, contract management, budget control and leading a team of buyers. The role requires strong customer service focus (internal & external) as well as the ability to source and negotiate with suppliers that offer quality products and deliver on commitments. Lastly, the position is accountable for the release of purchase orders, acknowledgement and expedition of such, as required.Principal Duties and Responsibilities: • Lead and manage a team of buyers in the Procurement function. • Perform quarterly review of targets and conduct staff performance reviews. This includes identifying appropriate development plans. • Manage procurement/purchasing budget. • Manage new and existing vendor contracts through; negotiations, qualification, certification, maintaining supply agreements, and ensuring compliance requirements are met • Ensure supply agreements are current and in effect with key vendors and create performance score cards for vendor evaluation. • Work with Regulatory and Vendor management teams to ensure compliance with the business, and materials are meeting guidelines • Manage vendor escalations timely and efficiently to ensure zero impact on Production and Business Operations •Approve purchase orders as per the company guidelines and policies.

Caprichem formulates, manufactures and packs a wide range of products sold under brand names. It also supplies a large range of Cleaning consumables such as cloths/paper products, Janitorial supplies and dispensing/dosing systems.It Manufactures a wide range of specifically formulated Detergents and Degreasers which consists of the following:• Industrial chemicals. • Degreasing chemicals. • Floorcare Products • Hand cleaning Products. • Home and office. • Kitchen and Bathroom.My auditing duties consisted of measuring the performance and to verify the operation of the commercial activity in the physical establishments (retail outlets). By doing this, I could better identify the purchase rates of certain products, the status of inventory/supplies and to improve the customer experience. These audits also ensured the service and business operations are in line with the company’s set standards. This includes staying compliant with safety regulations, labour laws, schedules, and organizational needs. Procurement duties for Chemical Manufacturer based in Cape Town consisted of the following:• Oversee and Co-ordinate all company procurement activities including logistics aspects.• Identify improvement opportunities eg cost savings, improving working capital aspects such as inventory cover and payment terms, and, plan and implement the same.• Negotiate prices, payment terms and establish supply agreements where appropriate• Maintain approved supplier list in line with company policy• Provide material sources data in support of registration process to R&D / regulatory department• Liaise proactively with sales to manage fluctuations in costs and assist with impact assessment of the same prior to order confirmation.• Pro-actively maintain MRP systems data• Comply with any and all company SHERQ, job specific and other rules and regulations as detailed in the policies and procedures of the Client Integrated Management Systems

MultiSnack specialises in the import, processing and distribution of edible nuts, dried fruit, seeds, grains, pulses, legumes, baking products, muesli and granolas. It supplies to retailers, manufacturers and foodservice suppliers across Southern Africa and our neighbouring countries. My duties consisted of Overseeing the entire distribution plan of the business and manages the warehouse operations by projecting, dispatching, and storing products. To ensure that the warehouse runs smoothly, forecast the product volume, and create pick-up and drop-off schedules, while managing warehouse staff.• Oversees distribution, warehousing, and shipping.• Meets warehouse operations by forecasting requirements, preparing budgets, and scheduling expenditures.• Develops warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage.• Manages warehouse operations by stock control and inventory management.• Develops warehouse design by planning layout, product flow, and product handling systems.• Develops warehouse operations systems by analysing process workflow and implementing changes.• Achieves warehouse operations by contributing recommendations and following policies.• Implementing HACCP procedures & documentation• See to maintenance of warehouse & vehicles• Logistic and route planning

Seatronics (Mauritius) Ltd started operating in May 2010 on the island of Mauritius. Previously, Seatronics Trust operated in Port Elizabeth South Africa from April 1990 - October 2010. Seatronics (Mauritius) Ltd is a Marine Electronics supply, service, installation and repair company. It represents most of the major Marine Electronic manufacturers, such as Raytheon, Anschutz, Furuno, Sailor, Thrane & Thrane, Garmin, Entel, Raymarine, Icom, Glomex, Victron Energy and C-MAP. Seatronics offer service to vessels in the Indian Ocean Islands, as well as Southern, Western and Eastern Africa. Duties and Responsibilities included:• Development of electronic stock control system and library / showroom• Inventory systems• Implementing and maintenance of systems• Stock control and procurement• Managing of storeroom• Running Weekly & Monthly Reports• Balancing and reconciliations• Office administration / enquiries

The FCA regulate the conduct of nearly 45,000 businesses in the UK to ensure that financial markets work well.Financial markets must be honest, competitive and fair so consumers get a fair deal. The FSA work to ensure these markets work well for individuals, for businesses, and for the growth and competitiveness of the UK economy.  They do this by:   • regulating the conduct of nearly 45,000 businesses  • prudentially supervising around 44,000 firms  • setting specific standards for around 17,000 firms  The FCA focus on reducing and preventing serious harm, setting higher standards and promoting competition and positive change.The FCA were established on 1 April 2013, taking over conduct and relevant prudential regulation from the Financial Services Authority (FSA).

Deafblind UK helps people who are deafblind to live with their condition and to build their confidence and independence. They offer comfort, understanding and advice as well as practical support, residential support, care and social opportunities.I was privileged to provide my time and support to: Father Cyril Bernhard Axelrod, is a deafblind Catholic priest of the Redemptorist Order, known for his work with deaf and deafblind people. He has ministered to the deaf and deafblind around the world, including in South Africa, China and the United Kingdom. In 2014 he became the first deafblind person to become an Officer of the Order of the British Empire.