Boitumelo Refilwe Mahlangu
Kempton Park,Gauteng
Summary
I believe I can make an effective contribution to the future functioning of the Company for the following reasons: I have a positive attitude, an ability to prioritize and can relate to other employees in reaching a common goal. Have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, do exceptionally well independently and in a team.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist – Sourcing and Contracting
MMG Mining
Gauteng
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Category segmentation, spend analysis, cost driver analysis and strategic positioning
- Understanding the category’s global supply base, with a focus on low-cost-country, China sourcing and Local sourcing
- Developing a forward view of business requirements, identifying emerging technologies, suppliers, continuous improvement and other opportunities that may deliver value
- Maintain collaborative and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Advising on sourcing strategies and providing expertise and knowledge transfer to relevant teams
- Provide category insights where required, to support business decisions including project development, M&A, financial forecasting, and other similar activities
- Manage or assist in the management of selected contracts, including supplier performance reviews, validation and expedition of contract deliverables, rate reviews, rectification of under-performance, process compliance, and associated activities
- In conjunction with internal stakeholders, document business requirements in a manner suitable for engaging prospective suppliers, including: Capture and optimization of technical specifications and operational timelines, Development of scopes of work, Incorporation of applicable Company Standards
- Identify and mitigate operational and commercial risks through high quality contract drafting, including incorporation of KPI’s and other performance mechanisms
- Plan and execute negotiation strategies to improve outcomes from market engagements
- Facilitate and participate in the evaluation of supplier proposals
- Guiding alignment with procurement policy, legal requirements and contracting strategies
- Responsible for goods (e.i
- Reagents), services (mining service) and MRO (Building Consumables and Industrial Consumables)
Commercial Advisor - Transport & Logistics
Anglo-American
Gauteng
06.2020 - 02.2024
- Responsible for compiling and executing allocated category process, contracting and contract management (including administration), supplier/contract performance management and initiative management
- Support and Implement category strategies
- Provide support with regards to negotiations and finalizing Agreements
- Implement value delivery plans for routine and tactical sourcing & contracting and contractor management activities
- Execute effective and efficient commercial activities
- Actively track commercial dashboard KPIs (e.g., cycle times, contract coverage, category/supplier/ contractor performance etc)
- Provide support with the development of category strategies though the analysis and gathering of data
- Identify, enable & track value and inclusive procurement opportunities, commercial initiatives, and specific resource requirements
- Support input to and delivery against inclusive procurement and commercial plans to ensure targets are met against scheduled milestones
- Understand community specific needs and identify value creation opportunities
- Responsible for transportation of Chrome Concentrate, Sodium Sulphate and Personnel Transport
Sourcing & Contract Advisor (Corporate)
Anglo-American
Gauteng
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Drive an effective, efficient, and professional contracting service
- Plan and run sourcing events for the supply of goods and services in line with business requirements
- Create, manage and close-out commercial agreements in line with policies
- Lead negotiations with suppliers with good understanding of supplier base
- Understand and utilize legal contract templates
- Maintain contract validation and re-negotiate as needed and aligned with category
- Build constructive relationships with end-user and suppliers; monitor and address supplier non-performance and resolve supplier performance issues
- Understand current and future sourcing and contract requirements across a variety of stakeholders/corporate functions
- Build constructive relationships with cross-functional team
- Utilize Supply Chain systems such as Emptoris, Rosslyn Analytics and Value Track
- Identify, track, and deliver value projects
- Responsible for laboratory chemicals, consumables, facility services and IM projects
Procurement Senior Specialist, Group Contract (Cross Border)
ArcelorMittal South Africa
Gauteng
06.2015 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Steel Manufacture
- Prepare bids
- Issues RFQ/ Tender enquiry
- Conduct pre-tender supplier/side meeting
- Evaluate tenders based on estimated criteria
- Conduct post tender and pre-award meeting with potential suppliers
- Interconnect with plant and contractors
- Negotiate market related rates
- Compile recommendation for approval for selected suppliers
- Inform successful supplier and reject unsuccessful supplier
- Compile and manage long term contracts
- Monitor suppliers technical and commercial performance against savings
- Manage and monitor customer satisfaction
- Uploading contracts on CLM (Contract life cycle management)
- Maintaining contract and contract rates on SAP
- Manage BEE score and Safety standards
- Understand supplier industry needs and trends
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs
- Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis
- Responsible for transportation of Steel to African Countries
- Steel Manufacture
Procurement Specialist, Group Contract (Cross Border)
ArcelorMittal South Africa
Gauteng
02.2014 - 05.2015
- Company Overview: Steel Manufacture
- Compiling request for quotation (RFQ)
- Issues RFQ/ Tender enquiry
- Conduct pre-tender supplier/side meeting
- Evaluate tenders based on estimated criteria
- Conduct post tender and pre-award meeting with potential suppliers
- Interconnect with plant and contractors
- Negotiate market related rates
- Compile recommendation for approval for selected suppliers
- Inform successful supplier and reject unsuccessful supplier
- Compile and manage long term contracts
- Monitor suppliers technical and commercial performance against savings
- Uploading contracts on CLM (Contract life cycle management)
- Manage contractor performance, BEE score and Safety standards
- Understand supplier industry needs and trends
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs
- Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis
- Steel Manufacture
Acting Procurement Specialist (Inbound Logistics)
ArcelorMittal South Africa
Gauteng
05.2013 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: Steel Manufacture
- Compiling tender and sending request for quotation (RFQ)
- Evaluating tenders, negotiating market price, and appointing Contractors
- Plant visit, transport planning and building relationship with suppliers
- Compiling and handling contracts
- Create inbound numbers on SAP
- Placing order and loading contracts on SAP
- Monitoring vendor's performance
- Total Cost of Ownership
- Responsible for transportation of Iron Ore, Import Coal and Matt Coke
- Steel Manufacture
Graduate in Training
ArcelorMittal South Africa
Gauteng
05.2011 - 04.2013
- Company Overview: Steel Manufacture
- Vendor Management (Monitoring vendor database)
- Capital Procurement (Plant projects)
- Commodity (Sourcing Scrap, Iron ore and coal)
- Industrial products service and group contracts (Sourcing industrial Products)
- Preferential Procurement (Manage BBBEE Compliant Suppliers)
- Procurement Department (Sourcing general product e.g
- Stationary)
- Warehousing (Receiving, monitoring and packing stock)
- Steel Manufacture
Education
Advance Certificate in Management -
Milpark Business School
Gauteng, South Africa 01.2016 - 12 2016
Adv Program in Sourcing & Supply Chain Management -
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Gauteng, South Africa 01.2012 - 12 2012
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Economics -
North-West University (Vaal Campus)
Gauteng, South Africa 01.2009 - 12 2009
Bachelor of Commerce - International trade and Marketing
North-West University (Vaal Campus)
Gauteng, South Africa 01.2008 - 12 2008
Khutlo-Tharo Secondary School -
Khutlo-Tharo Secondary School
Gauteng, South Africa 01.2005 - 12 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office Package
Experience with SAP Ariba System
Data Analysis Skills
Strategic Planning Expertise
Effective Communication
Optimized Sourcing Strategies
Effective Negotiation Techniques
Effective Communication Skills
Team Leadership
Comprehensive SC Value Chain Knowledge
Sourcing and Contracting
Supplier Management Proficiency
Strategic Decision Making
Analytical Systems Thinking
Functional Qualities
- Energetic, enthusiastic, self-driven and motivated.
- Quick learner and adaptive.
- Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
- Good Communication.
- Project Management.
- Strategic Sourcing Process.
- Negotiating skills.
- Good interpersonal relationship and people management skills.
- Effective and organised with leadership skills.
Timeline
Specialist – Sourcing and Contracting
MMG Mining
02.2024 - 11.2024
Commercial Advisor - Transport & Logistics
Anglo-American
06.2020 - 02.2024
Sourcing & Contract Advisor (Corporate)
Anglo-American
01.2018 - 06.2020
Advance Certificate in Management -
Milpark Business School
01.2016 - 12 2016
Procurement Senior Specialist, Group Contract (Cross Border)
ArcelorMittal South Africa
06.2015 - 12.2017
Procurement Specialist, Group Contract (Cross Border)
ArcelorMittal South Africa
02.2014 - 05.2015
Acting Procurement Specialist (Inbound Logistics)
ArcelorMittal South Africa
05.2013 - 01.2014
Adv Program in Sourcing & Supply Chain Management -
University of South Africa (UNISA)
01.2012 - 12 2012
Graduate in Training
ArcelorMittal South Africa
05.2011 - 04.2013
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Economics -
North-West University (Vaal Campus)
01.2009 - 12 2009
Bachelor of Commerce - International trade and Marketing
North-West University (Vaal Campus)
01.2008 - 12 2008
Khutlo-Tharo Secondary School -
Khutlo-Tharo Secondary School
01.2005 - 12 2005