BEKILIZWE NGWANE
SUPPLY CHAIN EXECUTIVE
DURBAN
Summary
I have a solid and extensive background in Procurement and Supply Chain Management disciplines, gleaned from having worked in the manufacturing sector for international blue chip companies.
As an experienced and highly skilled Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Manager with over 20 years of experience analyzing sourcing opportunities and driving strategic, vendor negotiations to achieve business goals. I am confident that with strong ethical leadership, an analytical and driven mindset, I will significantly contribute to the objectives of the organisation, to increased shareholder value by ensuring the company strategic objectives are met.
With proven track record of sourcing and developing a highly skilled team within the sourcing and procurement, along with superior team leadership skills, I am positioned to exceed expectations for this role and provide sustainable benefit to the organisation.
I am a driven person and proud of my determination and the ability to get things done timeously. Teamwork is key to the growth of myself and those that I work with, and I always aim to ensure open and transparent communication amongst team I believe communication is a two-way lane and when done effectively, it creates synergy in a team, thus I strive to achieve this at all times.
The experience I possess covers the procurement of internationally traded commodities, logistics, namely, rail and shipping agency and vessel chartering, warehousing, inventory management and production planning. I have presided over the successful integration of the procurement, logistics, warehousing and inventory functions across three divisions, during my tenure at a producer and processor of phosphate rock concentrate, phos-acid, and phosphate based granular fertiliser products. The procurement budget across the group, was over R2.75 billion, of which the traded commodities and shipping tariffs, accounted for about R1,5 billion. In addition, I've successfully presided over the procurement function for a factory expansion project with a budget of R2billion. This project came in on
time, and within cost, without any delays attributed to the procurement function.
In my professional working experience, I’ve successfully directed and influenced business activities and employee behaviour to develop an environment and processes that support and sustain company strategies. The tools and techniques I’ve developed during my entrepreneurial and corporate life are congruent with the skills required for the said position.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Divisional Procurement Manager
KAP Automotive (PTY) LTD
DURBAN
02.2019 - 06.2023
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
- Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
- Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Completed monthly profit and loss performance reports.
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms .
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities by 90 %.
- Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Senior Manager Procurement & Warehousing
Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA)
LADYSMITH
12.2015 - 01.2019
- Ensure that factory is supplied on time, with right quality and quantity of goods and services to support business plan at competitive prices whilst managing inventories and warehouse processes in order to support production efficiencies.
- Interact with factory, technical, finance, Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) and vendors to meet company’s overall objectives whilst ensuring compliance to policies, procedures and processes.
- Manage and supervise staff within procurement and warehousing environment to ensure KRAs and company objectives are achieved.
- Responsible for all Procurement, raw materials, engineering spares and warehousing of raw materials, engineering spares and consumables and finished goods
- Responsible for all procurement for construction projects Sunrise and Southern Cross with combined budget of R2billion
- To build, grow and elevate visibility of discipline and align with operational aspirations of business
- To increase level of spend under contracts and achieve significant benefits for organization on improved pricing, discounts, and reduced supply risk
- To promote and integrate function into cross functional teams of engineering, projects, technical, development and production.
- To monitor and track stock movements to ensure continuous and uninterrupted supply of raw materials and engineering spares to plant without causing any stoppages.
- To ensure timeous and cost-effective procurement of project requirements such that it meets all critical timelines, is within budget and without suffering any delays and cost overruns.
- To manage procurement spend effectively and to leverage purchasing power of factory
- To closely monitor procurement of import spares, and develop good relationship with OEM suppliers, particularly SRI
- Develop and regularly update Policies and Procedures and monitor compliance from both procurement and end-user functionaries.
- To train, develop and retain competent supply chain professionals Other responsibilities
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs
- Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery
- Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies
- Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction
- Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment
- Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers
- Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations
- Completed monthly profit and loss performance reports
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders
- Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management
- Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services
- Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness
- Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings
- Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service
General Manager, SCM
Foskor
Richardsbay
09.2002 - 08.2005
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Supervised 53 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability, and working capital.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Designed plant layouts, tooling fixtures and flowcharts of materials to meet delivery targets.
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
- Developed and enforced policies and procedures in compliance with local and overseas regulations.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Applied insights of global economics and marketing to implement pricing strategies and channels.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details
Divisional Procurement Manager
foskor
Richardsbay
04.2000 - 08.2002
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
- Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
- Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies.
- Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Completed monthly profit and loss performance reports.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders.
- Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
BEE and Supplier Development Manager
Foskor
New germany
08.1999 - 03.2000
- Directed product development efforts using industry-specific tools to increase sales and overall company productivity.
- Supervised team duties related to decision support and business intelligence for business users.
- Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
- Developed departmental systems and procedures to better align workflow processes.
- Monitored product pricing and legal requirements.
Education
MBA - Manufacturing
University of Pretoria – Gordon Institute (GIBS)
Pretoria 01.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Technology (Hans)Management - Business Administration And Management
University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe 01.1988 - 01.1991
Skills
Contract Negotiation
Hobbies
Golf
Reading
Travelling
Timeline
MBA - Manufacturing
University of Pretoria – Gordon Institute (GIBS)
01.2021 - 12.2022
Divisional Procurement Manager
KAP Automotive (PTY) LTD
02.2019 - 06.2023
Senior Manager Procurement & Warehousing
Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA)
12.2015 - 01.2019
General Manager, SCM
Foskor
09.2002 - 08.2005
Divisional Procurement Manager
foskor
04.2000 - 08.2002
BEE and Supplier Development Manager
Foskor
08.1999 - 03.2000
Bachelor of Technology (Hans)Management - Business Administration And Management
University of Zimbabwe
01.1988 - 01.1991
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