Experience

Geneva Ad (Pty) Ltd

• South Africa
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Estimator

  • Mar 2021 - Present



BLUCHIP RETAIL SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD

• South Africa
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quantity Surveyor /Estimator

  • Mar 2017 - Mar 2021

  • Cost estimations/Bill of Materials on all Shop fitting projects. Validation against technical drawings. • Sourcing of materials & services as required. • Client follow ups regarding tender/quote submissions. • BOM/BOQ quantifications and cost validation. • Liaising with Project Managers/Factory Managers/Buyers & Design department ensuring correct materials are specified/procured. • Keeping track of Project cost throughout the build ensuring all metrics are within check. • Cost estimations/Bill of Materials on all Shop fitting projects. Validation against technical drawings. • Sourcing of materials & services as required. • Client follow ups regarding tender/quote submissions. • BOM/BOQ quantifications and cost validation. • Liaising with Project Managers/Factory Managers/Buyers & Design department ensuring correct materials are specified/procured. • Keeping track of Project cost throughout the build ensuring all metrics are within check.



ManMade Group

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Procurement Manager

  • Apr 2010 - Dec 2016

  • Managed buying deliverables and Procurement Department. • Sourcing of all products and services from various local and international suppliers. • Managing supplier’s lead-times to make sure goods/services are delivered in timely manner. • Collaborated with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company. • Negotiated with external vendors to secure advantageous terms and pricing. • Project Costing and Bill of Quantity preparations for client’s approval thereafter for manufacturing. • Prepared all manufacturing costings and client Bills of Quantities. • Specialized in Shop fittings, POS, IT Hardware and Exhibitions systems. • Raw materials procurement in following industries: -Computer Hardware, Software, Network Infrastructure, Digital Elements, Steel, Plastics, Woods, Aluminium, Glass, Paints, Solid Surfaces, fittings.



Kiley Baker Plastics

• Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

• Buyer

  • Jan 2007 - Mar 2010

  • Coordinated with manufacturers and bargain on process and ensure optimal deals on various products. • Managed transportation of merchandise to appropriate places. • Performed regular inspections on received stock and ensure compliance to company standards. • Evaluated all goods and check for any damages and discrepancies and inform Manager if required. • Reviewed budgets and develop purchasing strategy for the same. • Prepared and maintained purchase orders and necessary documents via Pastel/Nuview. • Managed stock and perform stock take every quarter. (Pastel)