A purpose driven organization with a big mission; to transform the Oil and Gas Industry. We use collaborative business relationships as a tool for value creation throughout the supply chain.We create collaborative partnerships for optimised value creation. Through smart supply chain solutions, standardisation, process optimisation, continuous improvement and investment in life cycle costing models- we find progressive models that improve performance and efficiency which will contribute to the transformation of the Oil & Gas Industry in a pragmatic way.Multiple roles covering the following key responsibilities: - A member of the General Circle Stewardship Team defining organisational strategy Collaborative Relationship Framework - Developing collaborative contracting models Collaborative Contracting - Introducing collaborative contracting models into the organisation - Facilitating collaborative contract drafting - Establishing supplier selection policies and procedures - Drafting contractual or commercial documents Internal Continuous Improvement - Guiding and facilitating the improvement of existing supply chain processes and systems as well as guiding the implementation of plans and projects to improve existing processes Brand Building & Communication Circle LeadLegal & Contracts - Checking and creating legal agreements and contracts - Creating purchasing terms and conditions with external attorneys - Archiving & retrieving contracting information

Category Manager – Capital Procurement 2011 - May 2018During this period, I has responsible for the procurement for approximately 1400 projects, ranging from small value projects up to projects of R475m,  Contract Management and Project Procurement - Conduct RFQ and tenders (ensuring lowest total cost of ownership solutions) - Bid analysis and recommendation for award - Commercial negotiations and conclusion, drafting and award of contracts - Commercial negotiations and conclusion, drafting and issuing of purchase orders, including SAP - Interpretation and negotiation of terms and conditions with Group Legal - Contact distribution Process Improvement Initiatives for reporting, departmental performance and personal targets  Performance monitoring of suppliers  Issue resolution re orders and contracts together with the project manager and relevant engineers Identification of savings opportunities and timelines Ensuring compliance to the approved management guidelines Supplier relationship management (Evaluation, negotiation and claims) Internal customer management, including procurement project planning  Business Market intelligence Ensuring governance and procedures are adhered to, with a knowledge of applicable legislation, - Labour Related Acts and Occupational, Health and Safety Act Operational support with procurement assistance as required on commodity and service agreements  Ensure personal savings and cost avoidance targets are met Staff management (Projects Buyer, Project Procurement Administrator ) Notable Projects: 2017 /2018 Mill Expansion (EcoLean) EUR 310M (lead role in pre-engineering phase) 2016/2016: O2 Delignification Project R109m2015/2016: Woodyard Upgrade R474m2015/2016: Brown Liner Project R167m2014/2015: Top Safety Risks R 60m2012/2013: Third Steam Turbine Project R362m

The purchasing of goods, materials, services and equipment as required for both mill, forestry and strategic projects Soliciting of competitive tenders/prices Preparation of the bid analyses and purchase recommendations Preparation of purchase orders and order variations. Administration of day-to-day activities i.e. correspondence, back-charges, securities, minutes etcContract Administration ie issuing of enquiries, bid clarifications, motivations for contract award, contract compilation, and day to day administration of contracts. Liaison with stakeholders and the maintenance of suppliers' service levels