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My technical expertise includes extensive knowledge of strategic sourcing, procurement / purchasing methods and procedures of large scale centralized purchasing functions, quality assurance, standardization and contract administration. I am also au fait with accounting practices and office management practices and procedures as they apply to procurement procedures, and regulations and other compliance requirements governing the purchase of commodities. My extensive experience includes but is not limited to handling a wide variety of procurement and administrative duties related to both operating and capital equipment purchases, developing and implementing contract policies and procedures, contracting services, contract administration, managing inventory, supervising the procurement activities of a high value strategic procurement section, ensuring all total cost objectives are met, tender processes, negotiation of pricing agreements health and safety, and providing leadership for quality, cost control while driving continuous improvement. I am especially skilled in developing, maintaining and enhancing long-term supplier relationships, and developing and deploying appropriate strategies and contracts that satisfy both current and future business needs.

Manage and monitor performance of buying sections, Contract Administrators, buyers, expeditors and filing clerks Approval of purchase orders in SAPVendor management and vendor performanceAdministration of contract on high level contractsPerform tender functions for commodity contracts i.e. creation of tender documents, suggestion and invitation of bidding suppliers, resolution of commercial tender queries, commercial adjudication, recommendation and contract formulation.Compilation of strategies for commoditiesRenegotiation and renewal of contractsReduction of free text spendImplementing sourcing strategies to support organisational objectives Continuous improvement in all areas within Supply ChainPromoting Black Economic Empowerment companiesAnalysis of the relevant supply market and commodities to identify procurement opportunities in both price and applicationUnderstanding and application of Economic trends in specific commoditiesDevelopment and implementation of commodity strategies which are aligned to business needs and which will ensure cost savings for the companyGeneration and interrogation of zero-based cost models from first principlesAnalysis of value chains and consumption patterns which will identify total cost of ownershipPreparation /documentation/presentation of strategies to stakeholdersObtain regional support for strategiesSetting up of collaborative forums with suppliersNegotiation of relevant contracts at supplier Board levelExecution of strategies and delivering of savings

Advanced Programme In Sourcing And Supply Chain Management 2007- Unisa, Procurement

Activities and Societies: Choir Sourcing and supply chain management

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