Senior Procurement Officer
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
OF
Kesh Maharaj
(UPDATED January 2018)
Kesh Maharaj
ID Number: 630**********
Contact Numbers: 071-*******
Email: ac97a0@r.postjobfree.com
Personal Details
Surname : Maharaj
Name : Kesh
Date of Birth : 1963 – 08- 17
ID No. : 630**********
Gender : Male
Marital Status : Married
Dependants : 2
Drivers License : Code 08 (EB)
Nationality : South African
Health : Good
Physical Address : 62 Silverdale Crescent
Chase Valley
Pietermaritzburg
3201
Interests and Hobbies : Carpentry, Gardening, Cooking, Soccer, Cricket
Languages : English - Home Language
Afrikaans - Average
Zulu - Average
Computer Literate : SAP, Maximo, SSA ERP, Triton, Midas,
Proficient in Microsoft Office Packages,
Educational Qualifications
Secondary Education
Highest Standard Passed : Matric
Institution : Esther Payne Smith High School
Pietermaritzburg
Leadership Roles : Chairman – PG Bison Health & Safety
Committee
: Stores Controller – PG Bison
Tertiary Education / Courses
Qualification
National Purchasing Diploma
INSTITUTE OF PURCHASING (IPSA)
Purchasing Management
Materials Management
Human Resources Management
Financial Management
Mercantile Law
Inventory Management
Production & Supervision Diploma
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
Communication
Delegation and Coaching
Productivity and its Measurements
Motivation
Supervision
Quality
Planning Training
Material Requirements Planning (MRP11)
Objectives & Techniques of Production Control
Modern Stores Management.
Inventory Record Accuracy
Other Courses
Safety - NOSA
Preliminary Accident / Incident Investigation
Industrial Relations - Gillam Bruniquel & Associates
Microsoft Excel – Advanced
Microsoft Word – Advanced
Work Experience
Employment History
Current Employer : Engen Petroleum
(May 2017 – Current)
Terms : Contract
Nature of Business : Petroleum Industry (Lubricants & Oils)
Position : Senior Procurement Officer
Duties : Procurement of all goods & services
Project Buying
Request for Quotations / Tenders
Request for HSEQ & BBBEE requirements
Updating of material pricing, maintain info
records & source lists on SAP system.
Arrange Site meetings for Projects with Vendors
Implement savings through negotiations
Assist with account queries from vendors.
Expediting of Outstanding Purchase Orders.
Previous Employer : Marksman Heating & Industrial
(June 2015 – December 2016)
Terms : Contract
Nature of Business : Heating & Industrial Supplies
Position : Sub - contractor
Duties : Fitting of Substation doors for the Msunduzi
Municipality throughout Pietermaritzburg.
Supervising of Labour - Building
Ordering of building material, PPE, Steel Doors
and frames,
Conduct risk assessment of substations.
Collection of building material.
Sign off completed jobs with Inspectors.
Previous Employer : National Bio Products Institute (Pinetown)
(June 2014 – December 2014)
Position : Buyer
Terms : Contract
Nature of Business : Pharmaceutical (Manufacturing)
Responsibilities : Procurement of all Goods & Services related to Pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Sourcing of new Vendors
Price Negotiations
Sending out RFQ’s (Request for quotations)
Processing of requisitions
Contract Management
Expediting
Arranging of site meetings between supplies and
end users in various laboratories.
BEE Verifications & calculations
Attend Management meetings
Arrange Hazardous waste removal
Arrange logistics for transportation of Blood
Plasma.
Commodities purchased Viz. Packaging,
Civils, Chemicals, Laboratory Equipment &
Supplies, Piping, Plumbing, Technical, Mechanical & Electrical Spares, Gasses & Fuels. PPE. Stores Stock Replenishment.
Stationery, Cleaning equipment.
Previous Employer : Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) Durban
(November 2011 – December 2013) (Sourcing done for Richards Bay Terminal)
Position : Chief Administrator – Buyer
Terms : Permanent
Nature of Business : Logistics (Shipping)
Responsibilities : Procurement of all Goods & Services related to
the shipping industry.
Sourcing of new Vendors
Price Negotiations
Sending out RFQ’s / Tenders Sending out RFX
Processing of requisitions
Contract Management
Expediting
Arrange site meetings with vendors & end users.
BEE Verifications & calculations. Commodities purchased – Civils, Safety, PPE,
Lifting Equipment, Air Conditioning, Steel,
Piping, Plumbing, Technical, Mechanical
& Electrical Spares, Forklifts. Consumables.
Stores stock replenishment, Fasteners. Hiring of
. Equipment and Vehicles.
Previous Employer : Hulamin
(October 2009 – May 2011) (Contract)
Position : Buyer
Terms : Contract
Nature of Business : Aluminium Convertors (Metal Industry)
Responsibilities : Procurement of all goods and services both
Locally and internationally.
Negotiations
Sending out Request for Quotations
Contract Management.
Processing of Purchase Requisitions
Creation of Blanket Orders
Expediting
Monitor purchases by supplier spend etc.
Sourcing of New Suppliers
BEE Verification of Suppliers
Supplier Audits
Commodities purchased – Safety, PPE,
Lifting Equipment, Air Conditioning, Steel,
Tools, Mechanical & Electrical Spares, Consumables, Stationery, Forklift; Lifting
Equipment & Spares from OEM Suppliers.
Stores stock replenishment, Belting, lubrication,
Bulk Fuels & Gasses.
Previous Employer : PI Shurlok
(October 2009 – November 2009)
Position : Buyer
Terms : Temp Position
Nature of Business : Electronic Component Manufacturer
Responsibilities : Procurement of all goods and services related
to vehicle electronics.
Process Stock Requisitions
Send out request for Quotations.
Negotiations,
Expediting. Commodities purchased viz: Electronic
Components, Consumables, Mechanical Spares.
Previous Employer : P.G. Bison
(September 1983 – August 2008)
Position : Buyer / Stores Controller
Nature of Business : Manufacturing and upgrading of particle
Board.
Responsibilities :
PROCUREMENT.
Procurement of all Goods, Services, Raw Materials etc. both locally and internationally.
Price and contract Negotiations, RFQ’s.
Sourcing and procuring of materials from logistics centers and other company sites as well as Group procurement negotiations.
Monitor spends in accordance with set Budgets.
Implement and run monthly management reports.
Attend group procurement meetings.
Assisted with procurement of equipment & machinery etc for implementation of new plant in Eastern Cape.
Assume duties of Procurement Manager in his absence.
Processing of direct & indirect requisitions.
Processing stock requisitions.
BEE Verifications & Calculations
Vendor Management & Audits
Expediting of Orders.
Clearing old Orders from system.
Commodities Purchased viz. Raw Materials,
Chemicals, Fuels, Lubricants, Capital
Equipment, Projects, PPE, Mechanical &
Electrical Spares, Strategic Sourcing, Tools.
And Equipment, PPE, Stationery, Timber &
Hardware, Civils, Piping & Plumbing, Bearings
And Seals, Motors, Packaging & Logistics.
STORES CONTROL
Monitor stock levels and ensure that these are maintained and updated as required based on Historical Data.
Ensure that required items are ordered promptly.
Ensure, through supervision, that goods received conform to the orders placed.
Perform stock takes / cycle counts on a regular basis.
Ensure that personnel efficiently run the stores on a 24 hour system.
Ensure training and motivation of subordinates.
Ensure through supervision – the proper rotation of stock.
Run monthly inventory valuation reports.
Ensure proper Maintenance of Delivery Vehicle and supervision of stores driver.
Liaise with Engineering / Electrical / Production staff of stock situations with regards to Planned Maintenance and Factory Down time in order to avoid potential stock outs.
Previous Position : P G Bison
: IT Administrator
Responsibilities : Ensure relevant processing of Ledger Accounts.
Ensure relevant processing of Creditors / Debtors Documentation.
Assist with IT related problems.
Run daily back up of systems.
Run month end and financial year end processing.
Capture of Salaries / Wages time sheets and print Pay slips.
Assist with Shift payment of wages.
Liaise with the Debtors and Creditors clerks with Queries.
Previous Position : P G Bison
: Raw Materials Stores Controller
Responsibilities :
Costing of raw materials.
Procurement of Raw Materials.
Control Raw material inventory through supervision of staff.
Ensure minimum stock outs to ensure continued production.
Train and Motivate subordinates.
Ensure proper housekeeping and stock rotation through supervision of staff.
Stock Taking
Previous Position : P G Bison
: Production planning
Responsibilities : Production planning for the main plant and upgrading departments based on material availability as well as sales forecasts. Upgrade stats reports daily and
present to management production meetings daily. Advise management on
any production delays.
References
Name Mrs. Nokwazi Sibisi
Position Procurement Manager
Company Engen Petroleum
Contact Number 031******* / 082*******
Name Mr. Thane Bohmer
Position Branch Manager
Company House & Home
Contact Number 033-*******
Name Mr. Lenny Govender
Position Line Manager (Procurement)
Company Transnet
Contact Number 031-*******
Mobile 071*******
Name Mrs. Nonhlanhla Ndlovu
Position Procurement Manager
Company National Bio Products Institute
Contact Number 031-*******
Mobile 083*******
Name Mr. Rajen Chetty
Position Sales Manager
Company Marksman Heating & Industrial
Contact Number 033*******
Mobile 073*******
Dear Sir/ Madam
Letter of Motivation:
Below is my motivation for the advertised vacancy:
I am a dedicated, aspirant male, with ceaseless ability to offer, no matter what the circumstances may demand. I am meticulous and thorough in all that I do. I constantly strive to achieve the best and am ever willing to give off my best to maintain the highest standards required. I also have the ability to work under immense stress and pressure, which affords me the opportunity to be a remarkable worker.
This particular vacancy is of interest to me because it offers a new challenge in an environment which I find extremely stimulating and enjoyable and I notice that this, a chance of a lifetime to fulfill my objective of developing myself as prospective team player in your company.
In my previous job I had the opportunity of being part of a team where I had the responsibility of managing my tasks and was equipped with decision making skills as well as being able to cope under pressure. I have extensive experience in liaising with all types of people from senior level people to lower levels, both within the workplace and with people outside the company as well.
In terms of interpersonal communication, I am responsive to my colleagues and eager to help whenever possible. I am good at team work, able to consider and analyze different opinions and to take the lead when necessary. I am good at persuading others by creating relationships based on mutual trust and understanding.
I do understand that you seek only the most creative, hard working and best applicants for the position and that is the reason I believe that both my skills and personal attributes match the requirements you seek for this role and I strongly believe that I have the potential and the ability to perform the job effectively. I would be able to effectively contribute to the team and the organization as a whole.
With numerous years of experience to offer, I am sure that I would make a suitable candidate for the advertised position.
Yours faithfully
KS Maharaj
ac97a0@r.postjobfree.com
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