BAOKI LILIAN Mpete
Rustenburg, North West
Summary
I am a motivated and committed junior buyer with expert interpersonal and communication skills. Highly organized, with a passionate work ethic, and proficient at learning quickly. Ability to incorporate and implement new procedures to maximize productivity and efficiency. Hardworking with a strong drive to succeed. To obtain a position in a professional environment where all of my skills will be valued and can be an asset to the organization. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
TMpete Construction
05.2022 - Current
- Track and process invoices for company and material providers; review invoices and change order requests against contract documents; code invoices to expense categories
- Manage sourcing and procurement administration
- Maintain draw spreadsheet, File monthly reports
- Enter expense data into spreadsheet and compare actual vs
- Budgeted project costs
- Set up new employees; collect and summarize timesheets; coordinate with payroll of the company
- Assist with selection, research, bidding and ordering of construction materials
- Assist with the preparation of bid packages, sending out RFP's, and evaluating subcontractor bids
- Prepare and update a phone/contact list for service providers and material suppliers
- Keeps management informed by reviewing and analysing special reports; summarizing information; identifying trends.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Temporary Teacher
Department of Education
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Follow lesson plans provided by the regular Teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students
- Manage the classroom effectively to encourage learner participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment
- Adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student
- Supervise learners in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground and in the cafeteria
- Provide in-class and at-home assignments based on the available lesson plan
- For long-term substitutes: develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with the regular teacher’s past lesson plans.
- Incorporate multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom.
- I kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure the performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Assistant Junior Buyer
THAW Construction
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Sort, open and route incoming correspondence, including invoices, delivery and credit notes, quotations and monthly statements from suppliers
- Facilitated sourcing of material by creating a vendor list, requesting quotations, comparing prices and selecting comparing and requesting correspondence, three best quotes in terms of availability, quality and price
- Oversee tender administration, including compiling required documentation, inking, binding and submission to the client
- Source and identify sub-contractors upon award of a tender using the CSD database, including checking their compliance and experience
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation
- Processed daily casework assignments and documents, including performing research and data acquisition to support.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Designed and implemented process improvements to streamline the purchasing process.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Developed new strategies to reduce purchasing costs and maintain quality standards.
- I oversaw the purchasing process, from initiating requests to finalizing contracts, to deliver a smooth transaction.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers, and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Sourced new vendors in an effort to boost the range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
Sales Support Specialist: Vehicle and Assets Finance
Standard Bank
02.2015 - 04.2018
- Completed monthly sales reports to highlight trends and help with team decision making
- Cultivated and maintained business relationships by providing financial and product information, documentation and constant communication during deal structuring and processing as per SLA
- Achieved 5% on sales monthly by following up on web leads, pre-qualified contacts and converted potential customers into sales appointments
- Offered high value after-converting-service support by assisting customers with sales needs such as inventory and car delivery options
- Guided customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers
- Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs and products, helping drive high customer retention
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and regularly meet or exceed special targets, including other bank product.
- Researched and analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and growth opportunities.
- Received and organized vendor samples for use by the sales team.
- Developed working knowledge of CRM to effectively track sales leads and activities.
- Coordinated responses and resources to handle special client requests.
- Documented customer complaints and completed corrective action requests.
- Managed customer accounts, responding to inquiries and resolving customer service issues
- I followed up on web leads, pre-qualified contacts, and converted potential customers into sales appointments.
- Assisted customers with sales needs such as inventory and shipping questions.
- Prepared and presented sales reports and customer profiles to upper management.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating a compelling, persuasive, and composed professional demeanor.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales, and service agreements.
- Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within the assigned territory.
- Increased sales with the execution of full sales cycle processing, from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing, and prospective database leads.
Admin Officer: Provincial Business Centre
Standard Bank
04.2013 - 03.2015
- Support the Provincial Director and Regional Management team in controlling daily activities and diary schedules
- Draft all routine correspondence on behalf of the PD and Regional Management team
- Attend to all confidential and personnel-related issuesand inquiries on behalf of the PD when required to do so
- Take, draft and distribute minutes of meetings held by the PD and Regional managers
- Monitor and control the Provincial Exec Management team’s leave schedules
- Establish, maintain and ensure security of all executive electronic data files, archives and MIS
- Control the ordering and usage of office stationery, support material and office supplies within the budget
- Ensure that the office is well maintained and that everything is in good working condition
- Coordinate activities throughout the company to ensure efficiency and maintain compliance with company policy
- Supervise members of the administrative staff, equally dividing responsibilities to improve performance
- Support bookkeeping and budgeting procedures for the company
- Create and update databases and records for financial information, personnel and other data
- Track and replace office supplies as necessary to avoid interruptions in standard front office procedures
- Submit reports and prepare proposals and presentations as needed.
- Contributed to team goal-achievement by collaborating with staff to develop customer service improvement initiatives.
- Processed purchase orders, service contracts, and financial reports.
- Administered a yearly budget to manage office requirements such as service contracts, postage costs, and supply replenishment.
- Studied processes, implemented cost reductions, and developed reporting procedures to maintain administrative workflow.
- Targeted new customers to grow geographic reach and increase revenue.
- Coordinated with the human resources department to handle payroll and personnel databases.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
Bank Teller
Standard Bank
06.2008 - 03.2013
- Upheld strict financial controls by keeping funds secure and accurately transferring monies as per customer requirements
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches
- Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, signing up for new services, compromising debit cards and issuing new credentials
- Completed special procedures for customers, such as ordering new checks, stopping payments or investigating identity theft
- Monitored customer behavior and upheld strict protocols to prevent theft of assets
- Significantly increased retail branch sales monthly by promoting other bank products or services to each customer daily
- Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies; counted and packaged currency and coins.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Educated customers on the use of banking websites and mobile apps.
- Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust, and optimized sales opportunities, resulting in quality customer service.
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
- Reconciled the cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
- Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Followed up on customer complaints and provided solutions to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Maintained in-depth knowledge of bank products and services to provide appropriate recommendations to customers.
Cash Hall Clerk
Department of Justice
05.2007 - 05.2008
- Attending to the public on domestic violence, child maintenance, certifying of certificates, answering telephone calls, receiving bail money, and paying state witness
- Deal with payments, bail, maintenance pay-outs and procurement
- Collecting checks, drafts, and money orders
- Recording cash inflows and outflows
- Tracking the company’s periodic cash flows
- Checking for variances, if any
- Providing receipts for all the cash inflows
- Ensuring the receipts for all payments are received
- Maintaining financial records.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing the operation of office equipment.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Monitored office supplies and made arrangements for the restocking of low-stock items.
- I verified transactions, product orders, and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Maintained a filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Issued invoices and followed up on outstanding payments to remind clients to pay on time.
- Processed documents and materials to disseminate information to appropriate parties.
- Purchased and maintained office supplies.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before they were depleted.
Education
Accounting And Finance
Vaal University of Technology
Klerksdorp, South AfricaBachelor’s Commerce Honours in Supply Chain - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
MANCOSA
Pretoria, South Africa01.2022
Bachelor's Commerce Degree in Supply Chain - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
MANCOSA
Pretoria, South Africa01.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
University of South Africa (UNISA)
RUSTENBURGShort Programme in Procurement and Supply chain Management - Procurement
Damelin – Rustenburg
Rustenburg, South Africa01.2010
Skills
- Work flow planning
- Resource Allocation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Productivity Improvement
- Financial Administration
- Vendor Sourcing
- Schedule Management
- Logistics Management
- Compliance Monitoring
- Cost Control
- Cost reduction and containment
- Purchasing and procurement
- Budget Administration
Websites
Core Competences And Skills
- Database Administration
- Tracking budget expenses
- Managing processes
- Supervision
- Inventory control
- Reporting skills
- Expenditure and Cashflow Management
- Relationship Management
- Process Improvement
- Analytical skills
- Contract Management
- Performance Improvement
- Organizing and Scheduling
- Project Management
- Communication Management
- Attention to details
- Data processing
- Negotiation
- Budget and forecasting
- Logistics and Operation Excellence
References
- Zacharia Buthelezi, HR Manager, Thaw Construction, 073 541 1067
- Gina Khetsi, VAF Manager, Standard Bank, 076 059 5619
- Linda Kekana, VAF Manager, Standard Bank, 072 876 9603
- Itshekeng Maitsapo, Principal, Monato PS, 082 334 9985
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Temporary Teacher
Department of Education
02.2023 - 12.2023
Project Manager
TMpete Construction
05.2022 - Current
Assistant Junior Buyer
THAW Construction
09.2020 - 04.2022
Sales Support Specialist: Vehicle and Assets Finance
Standard Bank
02.2015 - 04.2018
Admin Officer: Provincial Business Centre
Standard Bank
04.2013 - 03.2015
Bank Teller
Standard Bank
06.2008 - 03.2013
Cash Hall Clerk
Department of Justice
05.2007 - 05.2008
Accounting And Finance
Vaal University of Technology
Bachelor’s Commerce Honours in Supply Chain - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
MANCOSA
Bachelor's Commerce Degree in Supply Chain - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
MANCOSA
Some College (No Degree) - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Short Programme in Procurement and Supply chain Management - Procurement
Damelin – Rustenburg
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