• Lead key negotiations and complex market activities which assures risk mitigation and cost management.• Engage with Senior Executives at BNZ and NAB, as well as preparing board and executive papers, Board papers etc.• Strategic partnership with Stakeholders, including senior responsibility for proactively managing key relationships, supporting with sourcing and procurement needs and delivering of their priorities.• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) of key Technology Vendors including Monitoring supplier performance metrics including quality assurance, delivery accuracy, responsiveness, and value-added services.• Develop and lead strategic end-to-end procurement activities (incl. RFX), undertake annual planning with the business, and proactively identify key benefit opportunities.• Supporting stakeholders to manage their supplier operational risk throughout the procurement lifecycle.• Implemented effective processes for evaluating potential suppliers based on criteria such as quality standards, production capacity, capabilities, financial stability, creditworthiness.• Facilitated collaboration between internal teams and external stakeholders by creating a positive working environment.• Developed and implemented strategies to reduce costs associated with sourcing activities across multiple product lines.• Resolved conflicts between internal customers and external partners regarding supply chain issues such as late deliveries or incorrect shipments.• Established benchmarks against competitors' products and services and conducted comparative analyses to assess the competitiveness of existing agreements.• Participate in recruitment and mentorship of Sourcing Consultants as well as Associate Sourcing Consultants.• Effectively plan and manage workload of aligned Sourcing Consultants as well as delegation, support and developments.

• To lead the delivery of procurement and sourcing activities from the development of a sourcing strategy (go to market approach) through to the evaluation, negotiation, contracting, execution, and establishment of new or changed suppliers into BNZ• To ensure the delivery of fit for purpose, best value, and lowest risk suppliers to the Bank• Development of the most appropriate “go to market” procurement and commercial strategies and execution plan when sourcing goods & services by leveraging market and business insight• Commercial and contract negotiations for new and existing contracts and requirements• Conduct business evaluations, provide award recommendations, and facilitate contract execution and hand over.• Engage with Senior Executive Stakeholders• Manage internal relationships with nominated customers, assessing their requirements and delivering reduced costs and increased value• Strategy development and implementation in line with aligned business category and business unit• Developed cost reduction strategies and savings plans.• Implemented sourcing best practices to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.• Identified opportunities for process improvements within the sourcing department.• Reviewed contract documents prior to signing off on agreements with suppliers and vendors.• Collaborated with internal stakeholders such as IT, Legal, Finance, and HR departments to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations throughout the procurement process.

• Integration of strategic and direct management of contract and supplier management activities, development of Vodafone's supplier relationships and core contracts and assisting in key decision making• Working primarily with Category Principals and the Head of Procurement to optimise Vodafone's supplier relationships through appropriate Supplier Relationship Management and Contract Management processes• Management of suppliers through the supplier lifecycle from contract negotiation to contract end, monitoring performance, costs and contract compliance and providing recommendations that focus on improving supplier performance, value for money and deriving savings• Establish sustainable Supplier engagement and Relationship management Programmes, aiming to enhance delivery and operational improvement• Oversee the management of ongoing supplier relationships post contracts awarded to ensure that the negotiated benefits are in fact received and identify new opportunities for savings and manage the implementation of these• Develop and lead governance spanning operational, strategic, and executive level engagement for maximising value from key supplier relationships• Lead contract/commercial dispute resolution processes with Legal support where applicable to minimize value leakage at Vodafone• Implement Supplier Performance Management process across Vodafone with key vendors.• Identity risks and issues, lead the implementation of mitigations.

Association for Procurement and Supply Professionals

• To lead the delivery of procurement and sourcing activities from the development of a sourcing strategy (go to market approach) through to the evaluation, negotiation, contracting, execution, and establishment of new or changed suppliers into BNZ• To ensure the delivery of fit for purpose, best value, and lowest risk suppliers to the Bank• Development of the most appropriate “go to market” procurement and commercial strategies and execution plan when sourcing goods & services by leveraging market and business insight• Commercial and contract negotiations for new and existing contracts and requirements• Conduct business evaluations, provide award recommendations, and facilitate contract execution and hand over.• Engage with Senior Executive Stakeholders• Manage internal relationships with nominated customers, assessing their requirements and delivering reduced costs and increased value• Strategy development and implementation in line with aligned business category and business unit• Developed cost reduction strategies and savings plans.• Implemented sourcing best practices to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.• Identified opportunities for process improvements within the sourcing department.• Reviewed contract documents prior to signing off on agreements with suppliers and vendors.• Collaborated with internal stakeholders such as IT, Legal, Finance, and HR departments to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations throughout the procurement process.

• Collaborated with internal teams to develop criteria for selecting vendors.• Performed regular, ongoing reviews of existing suppliers' services and costs in order to identify areas of improvement.• Develop, ran and evaluated vendor responses for RFPs and recommended award decisions based on analysis of bids received.• Developed and maintained vendor relationships to ensure contract compliance, cost savings, and timely delivery.• Developed departmental objectives, budgets, policies, procedures and strategies.• Identified ways to improve efficiency in operations and implemented process changes.• Team leadership, including recruitment.

• People leadership, coaching, mentorship, recruitment, and career development.• Strategic planning and analysis including RFX and CAPEX projects for both local and international suppliers and customers, via ERP and MRP systems for direct and indirect supply.• Supply Chain Optimisation including process development and change management, and implementation of lean manufacturing and Theory of Constraints assessments.• Supplier Management within aligned category, including, but not limited to, sourcing new supplier and supply channels, performance appraisals and continuous analysis• Negotiated contracts with suppliers to achieve best value on behalf of the organisation.• Conducted research into new products and vendors that would be beneficial for the organisation's needs.• Conducted material management to maintain supply and inventory levels.• Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services according to contractual agreements.• Identified potential risks associated with certain suppliers or processes within the supply chain.• Performed regular reviews of existing contracts with suppliers to determine if changes are necessary or advantageous.• Determined if inventory quantities were sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary.• Monitored contractor performance, recommended contract modifications when necessary.

• Performed root cause analysis to investigate issues that arise during the supply chain process.• Appraised vendor manufacturing capabilities through on-site observations and other measurements.• Identified and drove continuous improvement opportunities to streamline process and improve accuracy and efficiency within operations.• Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, and freight forwarders.• Collaborated with vendors to negotiate favorable terms on contracts while maintaining quality standards.• Assessed existing systems for potential areas of improvement or technological upgrades.• Analysed inventories to determine how increased inventory turns, reduced waste, and optimized customer service.• Identified and qualified new suppliers in collaboration with other departments, such as procurement, engineering, and quality assurance.• Implemented new and improved supply chain processes to improve efficiency and performance.• Monitored forecasts and quotas to identify changes and predicted effects on supply chain activities.• Streamlined business tools and processes to capture and monitor metrics for supply chain processes.

• Developed draft sales proposals and plans of projects and requirements to customers.• Identified, reviewed, and select vendors and consultants to meet project needs.• Submitted project deliverables to clients, ensured adherence to quality standards.• Planned, scheduled and coordinate project activities to meet deadlines.• Managed project budget and oversaw expenditures to keep costs controlled and within budget parameters.• Traveled to customer sites to keep projects on schedule while maintaining high quality.

 Setting up company documentation Verification of accounts and credit cards and personal information per banking laws Liaising with clients regarding new and existing accounts, and assisting with support logs Arranging trips and conferences and marketing events, and all advertising needs Reconciliations international bank account and all other banking activities Capturing invoices on Pastel Procurement of all required equipment and items throughout the business Monitoring accounts for fraudulent activity and reporting the latter Monitoring transactions and websites of all seller accounts Leasing with international banks regarding credit matters and client verifications HR function (advertising positions, setting up interviews and polygraphs, Credit checks, reference checks, skills tests, etc.)

 Sending out and expediting jobs Dealing with technical assistance and customer services Organising establishing and scheduling work teams Data capturing of all technical documents  Job cards and Invoicing and stock taking Leasing with sales regarding installations, servicing etc., Company orders as well as stock orders SOP’s, KPI’s, legal regulations and reporting Health and Safety, Personal Protective Equipment Design and implementation of Paper flow procedure Dealing with National Key Accounts Compiling job descriptions, Flow charts and reporting structures Managing a full team of approximately 80 people including Technicians and Assistants

Payroll ( Pastell quick books), accounting, pettycash, debtors and creditorsdocumenting and dispatching of job cards for projectsManaging rental of investment properties, residential and commercial Diary management Procurement of stock and all related logisticsHR function