Experience

IEC Holden

• Canada
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sourcing Manager: Rail Division

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  • Supervise administration of construction contracts throughout the duration of the contract. • Assist with day-to-day management of the purchasing process; and in maintaining the goals, standards, and objectives of purchasing. • Assist the Purchasing Manager by actively participate in supplier performance reviews; and provide recommendations and assist with developing procurement policies and administrative procedures. • Utilize an automated procurement system to review reports and assign, direct and process work on a daily basis. • Maintain effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills. • Interact with vendors throughout the procurement process; and assess and evaluate suppliers by performing performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities. • Manage problems and schedule changes; ensure changes are reflected within the ERP systems; and coordinate work schedules to ensure timely and effective completion of projects • Balance both tactical executions with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects. Show less



Fluor Corporation

• United States
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Procurement Lead | Senior Commodity Buyer & Materials Supervisor

  • Sep 2012 - Nov 2014

  • Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts. • Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services. • Researched new vendors and partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing for goods reduce • costs where possible. • Ensured compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures and the Official Journal of the European Community (OJEU) guidance during supplier negotiations and contracts award process. • Identified new and more cost-effective procurement processes; ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement. Show less



Eurasian Natural Resources Corpration SA

• Supply Chain Supervisor

  • Sep 2010 - Aug 2012

  • Handled delivery schedules; inventory management; and oversaw ordering and packaging process. • Supervised 8 staff members tasked with handling contract management, planning, purchasing and monthly spend for a project worth more than R100 Million. • Applied supply chain management knowledge to provide sourcing; and negotiate discounts. • Monitored inventory levels to meet order delivery requirements; and tracked products through depot to ensure arrival at destination. • Handled delivery schedules; inventory management; and oversaw ordering and packaging process. • Supervised 8 staff members tasked with handling contract management, planning, purchasing and monthly spend for a project worth more than R100 Million. • Applied supply chain management knowledge to provide sourcing; and negotiate discounts. • Monitored inventory levels to meet order delivery requirements; and tracked products through depot to ensure arrival at destination.



Alstom Power Inc Environmental Control Systems

• United States

• Procurement Manager

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2010

  • Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery. • Performed duties required by designated • Departmental Manager in relation to project requirements; and in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment. • Authorized purchase orders from approved Vendors List with client consultation; ensured goods were dispatched to the correct addresses on agreed dates; and negotiated discounts. • Maintained tactical control of project budget of more than 1.1 billion Euros and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets. • Issued project RFQ’S to potential Vendors assessed and approved by Alstom. • Liaised and controlled the pre-delivery inspections of goods with Quality Control department. Show less



thyssenkrupp System Engineering

• Germany
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Procurement Officer

  • May 2007 - May 2009

  • Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process. • Tender Management: Advertised tenders on approved media; verify and analyzed received tenders; submitted tender recommendations to tender board for approval; and communicated results. • Prepared rosters of suppliers and service providers to elicit quotes and bid information for supplies, inputs, and services. • Procured goods and supplies while adhering to strict industry rules and procedures; and acted on behalf of the client (Sasol) on various projects with the total estimate of R50 Million per contract. • Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services. Show less



Transnet SOC Ltd

• South Africa
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Technical Buyer

  • May 2005 - Apr 2007

  • Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and assessed the quality to meet purchasing requirements. • Prepared monthly contracts and purchase orders reports for Line Manager and corporate office for budget purposes. • Provided hands-on training for newly hired employees to acclimate each person to company policies and procedures and individual job duties; and supervised 2 team members. • Investigated available and existing suppliers to ensure compliance with Transnet policy, with specific emphasis to BEE. • Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue. Show less



South African Revenue Service (SARS)

• South Africa
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Buyer

  • Jan 2003 - Apr 2005

  • Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations. • Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue. • Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions. • Documented purchasing information in SAP to maintain detailed and accurate records. • Ensured suppliers adhered to BBE requirements; and were made aware of SARS purchasing procedures. Show less