Experience

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  Spier

  • Stellenbosch

  • Procurement Manager

    • 2002 - Present
    • Stellenbosch

    • Supplier, performance and risk management • Evaluation, renewal and administration of Service Level Agreements• Cost management, price negotiation, write-offs and setting standard costs• Forecasting and long-term planning• New product development, including costing and sourcing new suppliers and products• Project management of new product production• Acting as the link between the logistics division and other departments within Spier• Ensure timely delivery of all products and services to meet deadlines • Line management of dry goods personnel• Stock management and ensuring efficient control of warehouse space • Seek out best practice and ensure procedures and processes are documented and followed according to ISO standards• Develop and maintain knowledge of the relevant supply market• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers and internal customers• Corporate Social Investment Committee member; - responsible for sponsorships - overseeing CSI projects - compiling the annual CSI report

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  Winepack (Spier Group)

  • Dry Goods Co-ordinator

    • 2002 - 2007

    • Placing orders and ensure timeous delivery of goods• Stock management• Liaising with production team re delivery dates• Coordinate signing of proofs

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  Hoopenburg Winery

  • Wine Technologist

    • 1998 - 2002

    • Running wine samples through the lab • Testing and adding ingredients• Working on the wine press • Analysing the wine at all stages from freshly crushed fruit or fermenting wines (seasonal) right through to the stage where the wine is ready for bottling.

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  Blaauwklippen Winery

  • Wine Technologist

    • 1996 - 1997