Procurement Manager Civil Engineering
Resume:
Kempton Park, Gauteng
adwhp8@r.postjobfree.com
POSITION APPLYING FOR:
PERSONAL DETAILS
Names and Surname
Joe Knott
ID Number
Nationality
South African
Languages
English / Afrikaans
Status
White
Marital Status
Married
Residential Address
10 Dylin Rd Terener Kempton Park
Drivers License
Code 08
Own Transport
Yes
Contact Number
Email Address
adwhp8@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Secondary Education / High School
Date Completed
1979
School / Institution
Christian Brothers college
Grade Completed
Matric
Subjects
English, Afrikaans, History, Biology, Math’s Science
NATIONAL SERVICE 1980 - 1982
TERTIARY EDUCATION
University / Technikon / Technical /
Germiston Technical College
Qualification
N.T.C 3
1983 – 3 months
University / Technikon / Technical /
Vaal Technikon
1986 - 1987
Qualification
Procurement Supply Chain Management
COMPUTER SKILLS
Computer knowledge
Introduction to computers, Build Smart,.Pastel Evolution, SAP, Alta 2000, Acc – Pac, Blue Box, Syspro
Sourcing on the internet, Microsoft,Word, Excel, Outlook
PERSONALITY TRAITS
Assertive - (Strong negation skills) / Responsible & Accountable
Self Motivated (Sourcing suppliers, prioritizing) / Managing inventory
Flexible working hours and open to change / Purchasing activities
Planning & Schedules, Enthusiastic. / Purchase processing
Project management skills. / Supervising stafff
Achieving T targets. (Cost control – adhering to budgets) / Allocating tasks
Ability to work well under pressure.(Deadline driven) / Stock replenishment
Team motivator & key player / Administrative routines
Ability to anticipate / Processing of orders
Work independently / Efficiencies within the deptartment
EMPLOYMENT BRIEF
Company Name
Position
Employment Dates
Reason for leaving
Central Support Systems
Senior Buyer
April 2021
Current
Manufactures of cable support systems to Commercial, electrical wholesalers and electrical contractors
negotiations as well as in building relationships in order to create a functional supply chain which is mutually beneficial to both supplier and customer.
Hot Dip Galvanizing, powder coating, Canti lever arms, cable trays, cable ladders, power poles
Power skirting, ordering & planning manufacture, painting of mentioned items was part of my
daily, monthly duties.
Creating purchase orders on SAP 3 and creating job cards for inhouse manufactures would also
be part of my daily duties
Company Name
Position
Employment Dates
Reason for leaving
Swift Engineering
Senior Buyer / Storeman
October 2018
Retrenched November 2020
Manufacture of Winches.
Research, select and purchase quality products and materials for manufacturing winches.
Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing
Process requisitions and update production meeting on status of orders as well as planning {stock levels}
Ensure staff update of inventory and ensure, that stock levels are kept, at recommend levels.
Delegation of duties to junior buyers in store pickers / packers, drawing, planning office verbal or by means of job card
Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery.
Assess quality of stock received and escalate any discrepancies to suppliers & to daily production meeting
Company name
Position
Employment Dates
Reason for leaving
Fountain Civil Engineering
Senior Buyer Procurement Manager
2013 – 2018
Retrenched Sept 2018
Civils / Building / Roads & Earthworks Construction
My responsibilities included, but was not limited to set up & develop new procurement department for Inland branch:
Creating Purchase order on Build Smart,
Tender buying on all tenders Government, private and public sector
Expediting of purchase orders, Amending of p/orders / Capture of GRN’s, - Cheque Requisitions & - Cash Requisitions,
Receive all accounts, recon with delivery notes from site, and send to head office for statements
Dealing with suppliers on tenders / Dealing with Petty Cash, Accounts Queries & Invoices. / Obtaining of quotations
Liaising with Different Accounts, Correcting cost codes, Delegation of queries. / Includes receiving of all stock,
Delegation of duties to junior buyers / students / Store man & helper / Gardener / 2 X Tea ladies, cleaning lady
Obtaining recommendation and approval from the different sites before purchase
Includes receiving of all stock, Dispatch of all items to site
Purchasing plant, spares and materials for earth works & electrical, building / civil departments when requested by different sites
Monthly reports on requests from site for purchase and assisting on tenders for estimators
Company Name
Position
Employment Dates
Reason for leaving
Stefanutti Stock Civils
Senior Buyer
2006 – 2013
Career move
Civils / Building / Roads & earthworks & pipe works Construction
My responsibilities included, but was not limited to:
Sourcing & purchasing of material, for local sites & in Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Mozambique
Tender Buying – Assisting the different estimators, with quotes e.g for building, earthworks, roadworks, minning pipe division
Compiling of different quotations for site work, sub – contractors
Delegation of duties to junior buyers, estimators, storeman
Assisting junior buyers, clerks, site personnel with any or technical queries, expediting, delivery
Reconciliation of account queries, regarding fuel used, plant hours worked, item quantity
Authorize payment of C.O.D. with site and general admin
Finding the right suppliers.
Helping to interpret reports and predicting future sales.
Pitching different technical ideas to senior management or site management.
Selecting new products and reviewing the old
Reporting on site stock
EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED
Company Name
Position
Employment Dates
Reason for leaving
Alpha Builders & Hardware
Counter Sales/Buyer
2000 - 2006
Career Move
My responsibilities included, but was not limited to:
Monitor stock & weekly stock taking, Supervise receiving & dispatch of stock
Buying for shop Stock and specials requested by customers
Compiling quotations & assisting with technical queries
Assist with account reconciliation and assist were required
Assist with counter & telephonic sales
Company Name
Position
Employment Dates
Reason for leaving
Isando Steam & Plant
Buyer / Internal Sales
1997 - 2000
Career Move
Steam Fittings & Valves Wholesaler (pipes & fittings & valves wholesaler)
Company Name
Position
Employment Dates
Reason for leaving
Univa Metal Works
Buyer
1988 - 1997
Career Prospects
Manufacture of stoves & fridges
Company Name
Position
Employment Dates
Reason for leaving
E.R.P.M Gold Mine
App Fitt & Turner
1983- 1985
Not Suited
Gold Mine
REFERENCES
NAME
COMPANY
POSITION
CONTACT NUMBER
Ivan Taljaard
Swift Engineering
Sales Engineer
Ryno V/D Merwe
Fountain Civil Engineering
Senior Site Agent
Glenn McCarrol
Fountain Civil Engineering
Contracts Manager
Maartie Louw
Stefanutti Stocks
Manager
Corrie Pretorius
Alpha Builders & Hardware
Branch Manager
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
About Me.I have more than 20 year procurement and inventory management experience in various Industries (manufacturing and construction). I have a passion for problem solving, new projects and working with people. I aspire to be a good Leader in my organisation. With my positive and friendly attitude I only see Challenges and opportunities not problems.
I try to live a balanced life, I like the outdoors, spending time with my loved ones.
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