Supply Chain Management

Location:

Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa

Salary:

Open to offers

Posted:

April 25, 2025

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PROFFESIONAL RESUME

Kayalethu Reginald Maneli

Contact number: +27-788****** or 081******* or 083******* Email: **********@*****.***

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Nationality: South African

Driver’s License: Code C1

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a highly knowledgeable and experienced procurement professional with specialist pedigree in procurement and supply chain management, possess over 16 year’s operational experience. I offer a combination of sourcing, purchasing, logistics, contract management, supply chain inventory and administration experience covering various industries including mining, construction, engineering, manufacturing renewable energy and electrical. I have acquired strong operational as well as management skills and consider myself to be a total management solution within the industry have developed specialist pedigree that has enabled me to provide cost saving solutions in various work processes and projects which the rest of my CV will illustrate. I have exceptional strategic planning foresight that allows me conceptualize visions for the future and plan intricately on achieving them whilst being able to communicate such visions in simple clear ways to peers and subordinates. CORE COMPETENCIES

● Good communication and negotiating skills

● Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

● Customer service orientation

● Attention to detail.

● An ability to work individually and as part of a team.

● Time-management skills

CORE SKILLS

● Purchase Order Management

● Tendering Process Management

● Negotiations

● Risk Management

● Contract Development

● Contract Management

● Supplier Management

● Technology & Administration

● Functional & Technical Specifications

● Process Improvement

● Cost Reduction

● Supplier Evaluation

● Procurement Planning

● Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

● Logistics

CORE COMPETENCIES

● Negotiation Skills

● Stakeholder Management

● Cross-functional Collaboration

● Problem Solving

● Precise decision making

● Customer Orientation

● Quality Orientation

● Results Orientation

● Problem Analysis & Judgment

● Communication & Listening

● Persuasiveness & Negotiation

● Planning & Organizing

● Networking

● Teamwork

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Engineering Engineer – Fraser Alexander (Tailings) – Feb 2024 to November 2024

Responsible for managing and directing the purchasing of all goods and services that the company needs and strategizing to find cost-effective deals and supplies.

Managing Procurement:

Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the company's goals;

Manage the overall direction, co-ordination and evaluation of procurement for the company;

Implement procurement strategies to maintain the security of supply and optimum value for money;

Identify potential suppliers, assess their capabilities and develop a supplier base;

Actively manage supplier performance based on the quality of product and service, accuracy of supply, supply continuity, lead time analysis and developing corrective actions and strategies to remedy poor performance;

Implement change and develop new processes to better procure goods and services;

Contribute to on-going continuous improvement activities, identifying improvement activity and process improvements;

Perform all contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation and preparation of contracts to obtain best price and service;

Analyze existing procurement spend to identify cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals and identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results;

Analyze market and delivery trends to develop procurement technologies and processes that support those trends;

Conduct business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies and identify potential cost down and improvement opportunities;

Evaluate challenges, risks and create mitigating action plans where necessary;

Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers;

Negotiate contracts, terms and pricing with suppliers;

Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contract terms;

Purchasing Process:

Oversee the procurement process, including requisition approval, purchase order issuance and order tracking;

Ensure the timely delivery of goods and services;

Resolve any issues related to orders, such as delays or discrepancies;

Budget and Cost Management:

Manage budgets and monitor expenses ensuring that expenditure is within the budget;

Work closely with the Group Financial Manager to adjust forecasts and budgets;

Monitor SLAs of partners and hold them accountable where necessary;

Analyze market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities;

Implement cost reduction strategies without compromising on quality;

In conjunction with various stakeholders, compile annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets and manage the respective budgets in accordance with final approved budgets ensuring that monthly deviations are justified and controlled;

Inventory Management:

Manage inventory levels to ensure an optimal balance between supply and demand;

Develop and implement inventory control procedures;

Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies;

Compliance and Risk Management:

Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements;

Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks;

Develop and enforce procurement policies and procedures: B-BBEE:

Ensure that the B-BBEE scorecard elements are maximized and that the company is compliant;

Ensure that the B-BBEE requirements in terms of procurement are met and exceeded on an annual basis;

Manage and control enterprise development and supplier development initiatives;

Team Management:

Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment;

Safety: Lead and mentor the procurement team;

Manage employees consistently in respect to all employee related policies/procedures and departmental processes ensuring that optimum productivity and efficiency levels are achieved in support of the objectives of the department and the company;

Conduct performance management processes according to the annual cycle, as well as employee career pathing and succession planning within the department;

Provide training and development opportunities for team members;

Adhere to all the company’s safety practices and the OHS Act and all associated legal requirements;

Ensure an ongoing clean, tidy and safe work environment in line with legislative requirements;

Ensure that all infringements are reported to the Safety Officer timeously;

Subscribe to best practice implementation and adoption of ISO management standards; Reason for leaving: Contract ended

Senior Procurement Engineer – SepcoIII Redstone - June 2021 to November 2023

To Plan, organize, direct and coordinate sourcing of Goods and Services of the highest quality at the lowest possible cost and the achievement of the operational excellence strategy to streamline processes, optimize costs, and achieve savings.

To deliver high quality service that meet our end user needs through integrated procurement processes initiatives

Innovative and collaborative procurement practices to deliver saving and provide effective and efficient procurement across the organization.

Deliver qualitative, efficient, and effective commodity strategies based on Total cost of ownership (TCO) principles, driving value beyond cost savings/continuous value.

Strategically manage commodity portfolio to drive security of supply, risk mitigation and reduced cost base.

To Drive continuous improvement initiatives at all levels and function such as Procurement TCO, SHEQ, BBEEE.

Consider and balance business- drivers and risks to maintain required material availability at the most optimal landed cost possible.

Execute sourcing events in accordance with sourcing plan directives.

Stay up to date with industry, market, process, and technology trends and apply knowledge to investigate potential suppliers as well as conduct evaluations, certification audits, and quality quarantine audits on existing and potential suppliers.

Understand changing business needs, analyses spend data, research trends and market dynamics to identify improvement opportunities and recommend new sourcing practices.

Collaborate with supply chain delivery partners to support operating model entities spend goals, performance standards and output targets are achieved Aid business units in relation to ongoing management of contracts, reviewing contract variations, and supplier exit plans for key suppliers.

Perform Category Management processes aligned with requirements and adhere to company compliance requirements, SHE practices and operating standards.

Collectively work with cross-functional stakeholders to develop processes that embed innovation and agility in the category management sourcing process Provide technical expertise by evaluating supplier responses and preparing technical recommendations for supplier award process.

Support/Perform issue resolution processes of supplier service and quality issues Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of commodity strategies in Operating model entities and identify enhancement opportunities

Manage strategic supplier relationships and develop negotiation plan based on intelligence provided in sourcing plan.

Execute sourcing events in accordance with sourcing plan directives.

Negotiate contractual agreements based on negotiation plan, sourcing plan intelligence and sourcing event submissions to achieve most effective outcome in direct coordination with the legal function.

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders on shared objectives and requirements in terms of contracting processes.

Enable operational application of contracts and collection of business intelligence on contracts by performing required contract administration activities.

Manage and maintain data inputs required in contract management system and contract execution systems to operationalize concluded contracts.

Work with suppliers to resolve issues relating to contract performance (e.g. contract interpretation, variations) Manage contract lifecycle activities and administration (contract adherence, reviews, annual amendments, contractual matters i.e. breach etc.).

Develop supplier relationship management frameworks to measure and track supplier adherence to contract outcomes.

Establish trusted supplier relationships with open and effective communication.

Maintain contractual records aligned with record keeping requirements.

Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to reduce costs, improve purchasing performance and enhance value add for the Group.

Logistics Management

Serve as a bridge for communication between HQ in China and our offices in South Africa

Manage the shipments and transport of goods.

Create, coordinate, and complete shipments of goods between their company and vendors or customers.

Arrange and communicate between head office and its forwarder.

Negotiation with various service provider to get best prices.

Track shipments across different channels.

Organize the warehouse storage and distribution of the goods.

Ensure that the correct products are delivered to the right location on time and at good cost.

Coordinate between the Procurement team and suppliers for product information and arrange the movement of goods.

Communicate with the forwarding and clearing agents for shipments procedure and provide the necessary information.

For international shipment; prepare the necessary shipping and import & export documents.

Keep proper records of all forms of collection and delivery relating to the company’s logistics operations

Resolve problems that are related to transportation and logistics.

Responsible for daily logistics management.

Participate in the formulation and implementation of logistics work plans and supervise the implementation of logistics system responsibilities and management standards.

Control delivery and storage costs.

Participate in the formulation and control of departmental logistics operation budgets. Reason for leaving: Contract ended.

Senior Buyer - Evander Gold Mine (Pan African Resources) Nov 2020 to April 2021

● Participate in development, lead and execute procurement activities and sourcing strategies based on research and analysis to optimize value for money outcomes and meet stakeholder needs and expectations

● Engage with local suppliers in a community sensitive environment to sanction them being accredited to provide services to the company.

● Identify and manage commercial, contractual, operational, financial (price and cost savings), reputational, ethical and supply chain risks to minimize negative impact on category objectives while encouraging opportunity and innovation.

● Lead negotiations on high impact, complex supply arrangements and contract issues to deliver better category outcomes

● Provide expert advice to key stakeholders on all aspects of procurement and the procurement category, to encourage innovative practices and support delivery of business and policy directions.

● Participate in developing and lead the implementation of category management plans to meet business needs, enhance stakeholder engagement, and challenge and motivate providers to optimize service outcomes.

● Lead and manage cross-functional working groups to achieve high-level of performance, integration and consistency in procurement across the category.

● Maintaining detailed knowledge of category markets, suppliers and stakeholders and maintaining control of all category strategies, projects and arrangements, given the breadth and complexity of the category.

● Gaining agreement on category strategies and providing the best procurement outcomes for business unit/agency impacted by the category arrangement, given their varied and diverse needs.

● Review and evaluate overall supplier health (supplier risk assessment).

● Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability and alternative sources of supply.

● Co-develop preferred supplier lists and ensure the list is updated at all times with relevant agreements are kept valid through the use of the supplier.

● Maintain supplier relationships to ensure supplier compliance regarding group strategy.

● Provide timeously management reports for status of procurement portfolio by focusing on value addition to the business

● Work in coordination within the Supply Chain to support overall objectives

● BBBEE engagements

Reason for leaving: Contract ended.

Procurement Manager – Beyond Zero (NPC) Oct 2019 to August 2020

Maintaining a procurement strategy that is in line with Group procurement strategy

Determine and develop appropriate sources of supply, as well as maintaining co-operative working relationships with Suppliers with preferential procurement as a focal point.

Review of weekly Back Order Report reporting and working on discrepancies on each master report.

Set-up and maintain procurement structures / minimum stock quantities on critical components.

Negotiate preferential prices and long-term agreements with all suppliers

Processing of supplier credit applications

Define and execute procurement strategies to reduce stock levels

Monthly supplier meetings with selected vendors that fall within the top 20 spend

Sourcing and vetting of alternative suppliers for critical components

Build and Maintain relationships with the supplier base.

Manage and improve supplier performance to ensure that key processes are efficiently and cost-effectively run.

Releasing of orders for all branches on Paradigm System in line with Procurement and finance processes

Group Monthly reporting of Procurement strategies and KPIs

Maintaining BBBEE records for BBBEE annual BBBEE submission

Supplier contracts – review, submission and monitoring

Assistance to creditors team for month end processing on purchasing transactions and disputes Reason for leaving: Business affected by Covid-19. Senior Procurement Officer – GZ Industries Jun 2019 to Aug 2019

Sourcing vendors who have the capability and capacity to best satisfy the organization current and future needs.

Source BEE empowered suppliers that have a BEE score as predetermined by the company's BEE strategy

Ensure goods and services are delivered on time, at the right quality and cost.

Manage relationships with vendors to ensure that maximum value is extracted from all relationships and to ensure cost optimization for the business.

Manage and report on non-stock items purchases and assist in putting procedures in place

Prepare supplier payment schedule to finance department based on payment terms Reason for leaving: Contract ended

Senior Buyer / Expeditor – Fluor Igoda Projects (SAPREF Durban) Sept 2018 – May 2019

Sourcing, Purchasing / Buying, Compilation of enquiry document, Soliciting of Tenders, Administering enquiries and Tenders, Adjudication of Tenders and Selection of Contractors / Suppliers

Ensure the business has timely supply of goods and materials it requires. Job purpose: formulates component schedules and requirements, considering capacity constraints, understanding bottlenecks, lead times, material availability, equipment, and services.

Participate in cost saving initiatives and adhere to financial procedures

Formulates material requirements for raw materials to requisition purchase orders necessary to meet production schedules considering inventory parameters and lead times

Manage open orders; follow up, expedite, delay and provide ongoing system maintenance to accurately reflect RM support of the production plan

Expedite inventory from suppliers to ensure customer satisfaction and timeous production / customer commitment

Update and maintain the Stores Delivery schedules to ensure a smooth flow of vehicles through the receiving area

Liaise with Suppliers on day to day basis for any components required - based on portfolio

Supplier weekly and monthly KPI

Forecast must be given to suppliers six months to one year and must be updated every month

Utilize expertise to save when purchasing, by negotiation or quantity being bought, based on requirements

Keeps Planning and Procurement Manager well informed as needed or required with regards to any issues pertaining to goods availability and Supplier issues

Ensure that stock holding does not exceed two months of materials required for product, only product that exceed a lead time of three months must have more than two months stock holding but must be controlled

Monthly stock report on components for next month production

Raise shipment orders, track and traced orders

Ability to seek ways to continuously improve external and internal customer satisfaction with product or service quality and on time delivery

Reason for leaving: Contract ended

Senior Procurement Officer – Plati-Stone May 2018 – Aug 2018

Sourcing, Purchasing / Buying, Compilation of enquiry document, Soliciting of Tenders, Administering enquiries and Tenders, Adjudication of Tenders and Selection of Contractors / Suppliers

Manage and executes all single event material and service contracts and release against blanket contracts for assigned commodity groups or business partners

Bid preparation, analysis and negotiation

Collaborate with Category Specialists on supplier performance and pricing issues as well as recommendations for new suppliers and contract agreements

Support the execution of the contract plans and appropriate spend channel management

Support the achievement of procure to pay (P2P) KPI performance levels

Source materials and services locally and internationally

Coordinate and facilitates the preparation of supplier qualifications and vendor creation through a shared services organization

Apply policies and practices to improve business results while maintaining positive relationships

Responsible for purchasing materials, supplies and equipment.

Duties include negotiating deals with suppliers, researching possible item selections and taking inventory of current products.

Perform market research, and analyze competitors to determine what products are featured in stores, catalogues and online marketplaces.

Developing an effective and accurate system for monitoring purchase orders

Delivering a weekly purchase order report to supervisors that indicates the invoice number for all closed orders

Working within the management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders and report any back ordered or missing products

Assisting with maintaining inventory levels and materials on a regular basis

Effectively communicating with the management team to ensure all orders are accurate

Verify prices with the suppliers and the tender department before ordering

Assist Reps with quotes when they are in the field and not available

Follow up on outstanding orders

Liaise with the couriers to do the necessary deliveries and pick ups

Maintain filing system to support financial records Reason for leaving: Contract ended

Senior Buyer – Petra Diamonds (Koffiefontein) Nov 2016 – Apr 2018

Sourcing, Purchasing / Buying, Compilation of enquiry document, Soliciting of Tenders, Administering enquiries and Tenders, Adjudication of Tenders and Selection of Contractors / Suppliers, Negotiation of optimum benefits and recording of final contract / agreement, Awarding of contract / Purchase Order, Market Research, Expediting function

Effective procurement

Ensure procurement of goods and services deliver maximum value (quality and cost) to the organisation.

Assist in teaching business unit and employees / users on site to use procurement tools.

Liaise with internal customers to understand / identify requirements and plan procurement process.

Act as custodian of Standard Operating Instructions and Sourcing process.

Regularly review, and accordingly amend procurement business process to eliminate bottlenecks.

Relationship management

Ensure internal customers’ needs are met by ensuring regular communication and review of SLA’s.

Act as mouthpiece for RTP on site and ensure that activities support RTP service levels.

Manages local supplier relationships as required.

Facilitate weekly feedback sessions and communication through e-bulletin.

Assist in the development of local suppliers to improve their ability to meet PMC requirements.

Ensure suppliers are able to meet PMC’s business needs.

Facilitate performance reviews with suppliers, focusing on improvement.

Schedule key meetings with key suppliers.

Effective contract management

Ensure accurate documentation of agreement between PMC and supplier, minimizing the legal and commercial risk to the organization.

Establish and maintain appropriate contract documentation, category files and documentation.

Ensures contract obligations are met by suppliers and provide regular feedback in this regard.

Monitor and report on supplier performance against agreed KPI’s.

Manage contracts to ensure that RTP service level is met against agreed KPI’s.

Review and update terms and conditions on service and supply contracts.

Cost Control and Process Improvement

Ensure proper cost control and continuous improvement in cost efficiency.

Assist in preparation of capital appropriations.

Identify bottlenecks in the process and develop & implements cost efficiency programs.

Monitor and evaluate the new process design after implementation.

Benchmark to ensure business sourcing practices are in line with international best practice.

Research and Planning

Assists in developing procurement plans for business unit.

Liaise with planning to obtain capital expenditure and maintenance plan.

Review replenishment lead times, expediting and compliance.

Draws up schedules in consultation with Planning and Maintenance, ensuring synergy with Southern African Hub Operations.

Maintain SHEQ standards

Maintain accuracy control standards as required.

Maintain and improve safety, health and environmental standards and practices.

Monitor safety of working environment on a continuous basis to ensure compliance with set safety standards

Creates procurement spend budget for the next financial year for all relevant divisions and cost centers in the Company. Identifies potential risk in budget planning for procurement of divisions.

Designs the format of divisional budget criteria for procurement

Stakeholder Management with line managers to plan, control and report on financial activities and performance of the area.

Ensures optimized relationship between the Company, the Group and line managers, all in support of complying to legislative requirements or Company policies.

Ensure critical risk areas are identified through the consultation process with business.

Maintaining BBBEE records for BBBEE annual BBBEE submission Reason for leaving: Contract ended

Senior Procurement Technician – Teyma Solar SA Oct 2014 to Oct 2016

Negotiate pricing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers

Issue purchase orders for procurement and expedition of materials and equipment for jobs

Meet subcontractors and suppliers on-site as necessary

Ensure compliance to project budgets and provide analysis of deviations

Ensure accurate take-offs to ensure budgets are accurate

Research new materials for design and cost savings

Maintain subcontractor and supplier insurance policies

Develop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification

Maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers

Establish new relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure adequate resources for all projects and to continually improve pricing and quality of work

Assist in ensuring awareness and company compliance to all building codes and local construction guidelines

Assist in maintaining company quality control program

Leverage technology, safety measures, and information sharing to increase productivity and profitability

Assist in settling invoice or contract disputes

Handle change order requests and forecast upcoming demand

Maintain sub/supplier information on company online management systems

Manage materials/equipment inventory

Expediting Support and ensure regular updating and maintaining of supplier database

Extract information from SAP for the maintenance and control of the expediting processes

Supplier liaison and communication

Receive and communicate late deliveries of suppliers to customers, validate reason for late delivery or any other deviation and inform departments of new delivery date and update on SAP

Communicate non-conformance via email to the supplier and recommend corrective action and propose on a new acceptable date

Compile weekly backorder report, availability report, supplier availability and submit to management. Reason for leaving: Contract ended

Senior Procurement Officer - THOR Developments (Zambia) Jul 2014 – Oct 2014