Experience

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  GPT - a Division of Bidvest Protea Coin

  • South Africa

  • Senior Procurement Officer

    • Jul 2015 - Present
    • South Africa

    Review incoming purchase request for completeness, accuracy and compliance with SOPProcess and manage open orders report on ERP systemExpedite all internal purchase requisition logged through MS Teams and ERP systemSource the required goods or services from approved supplier database Maintain and update organization database includes finding new business partnersCreate Purchase Orders for international and Local SuppliersObtain signed PO & OC after placing PO.Ensuring adhering to organization SOP includes but not limited to BBBEE criteria & Code of ethics.Drive & encourage the enterprise development plan for local suppliers across all product rangeAssisting in special projects adjudication includes sourcing and evaluation processInvestigate the best ways to reduce operational expenditures and costNegotiate favorable terms for organization and drive the culture for long-term savingsReduced the use of COD and Ad-hoc purchases accountLiaison with finance to ensure there is sufficient foreign exchange currencies per PO.Ensure that clearing agents receive the relevant documentation timeously and that payments are coordinated for smooth release. Ensure all orders are placed and completed at the right time with right quantities for the right quality, delivered to the right place at the right priceAttend and resolves any administrative discrepancies includes but not limited to incorrect deliveries and price variances within 36hrs.Airfreight urgent orders; obtain 3 quotes from Freight forwarders and approval.•Assist finance in receiving the relevant supporting documents for supplier’s payments includes Invoices, Delivery notes and Authorized purchase orders.Play advisory role to respective branches administrators in demand forecastingAnalyze trend/pattern to implement the stockholding and replenishment strategy for commoditiesEnsures basic product knowledge and stay up-to-date with changes in commodities and markets.

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  Global Payment Technologies

  • National Call Centre Agent

    • Nov 2014 - Present

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  Badger Contractors

  • PA

    • 2013 - 2014

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  Us Dept Of Education @ Marking centre

  • Administrative Assistant

    • Dec 2011 - Dec 2012