Bertram Daniels
Buyer/Procurement/Storeman
Cape Town
Summary
Dynamic procurement professional with proven expertise at Faradays Electrical in supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing. Achieved significant cost reductions through effective pricing negotiations and built strong vendor partnerships. Senior Buyer with over 12 years of progressive Electrical retail experience.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Buyer
Faradays Electrical
Cape Town
03.2012 - 04.2025
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Played key role in contract negotiations, achieving favorable terms that supported company's budgetary objectives.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
Procurement/Storeman
Faradays Electrical
Cape Town
03.2008 - 04.2025
- Maintained a clean and clutter-free warehouse, ensuring easy access to products and adherence to safety guidelines.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to workplace health and safety standards, conducting regular inspections, and reporting hazards immediately.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by consistently maintaining organized and up-to-date records of all stock items.
- Contributed to team success by actively participating in staff meetings, sharing feedback on operational improvements, and assisting colleagues when needed.
- Demonstrated excellent attention to detail while verifying incoming shipments against invoices or purchase orders for accuracy.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Business Administration
Cape Town, South Africa 09.2022 - 09.2023
Skills
Supplier relationship oversight
Pricing negotiations
Vendor relations
Order processing management
Inventory oversight
Materials sourcing
Sales experience
Pricing strategy development
Ordering and purchasing
Team building
Purchase order management
Supplier relationship management
Timeline
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Business Administration
09.2022 - 09.2023
Buyer
Faradays Electrical
03.2012 - 04.2025
Procurement/Storeman
Faradays Electrical
03.2008 - 04.2025
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