Buyisiwe Ndlovu
Purchasing Specialist
Randburg
Summary
Highly qualified B-Com Honours graduate in Supply Chain Management specializing in Strategic Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Outbound Logistics, Operations Management, Advanced Purchasing, and Marketing. Possessing a CIPS Diploma and over 10 years of experience at Toyota South Africa Motors, leading successful projects and tenders. A mature detail-oriented professional excelling in communication, resource planning, and problem-solving. Confident in ability to contribute effectively as a valuable team member with a strong track record of meeting deadlines and working both independently and collaboratively.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
28
28
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
Toyota South Africa Motors
09.2017 - Current
- Performed strategic commodity sourcing.
- Strategic project lead.
- Assisted in the creation of annual procurement budgets by analyzing historical spend data and forecasting future needs.
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends and best practices, applying insights to drive improvements in purchasing activities.
- Annual Price Reviews and Negotiations.
- Safety and Audits.
- Comply with all SOX requirements and have zero audit findings.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Supplier Development and BBBEE.
- Support purchasing automation and other future improvements on purchasing processes.
- Systems training: SAP and K2.
- Supplier performance management.
- Led vendor onboarding initiatives to ensure seamless integration of new suppliers into established procurement processes.
- Analyzed customer engineering drawings, specifications and RFQ requirements to perform purchase analysis.
Purchasing Planning Specialist
Toyota South Africa Manufacturing
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Sourcing.
- Quotes vs. drawings analysis and benchmarking.
- Manage suppliers for continuous supplier improvements.
- Update SAP with pricing at different costing levels.
- Manage import parts sourcing.
- Maintain regular supplier visits.
- Communicates with Japan regarding sourcing and weekly reporting.
- Ensuring project milestones are kept according to the master schedule.
- Support other internal divisions, e.g., Logistics, Finance, Marketing, and Engineering.
- Cost Reduction Activities.
- Evaluated supplier performance to ensure consistent quality standards and adherence to contractual agreements.
Graduate Trainee & Purchasing Senior Coordinator
Toyota South Africa Motors
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Project delivery.
- Worked on new project launches from the planning stage to the start of production (SOP) for new model introductions and any facelifts.
- Created and managed production schedules that supported the Project Master schedule to achieve all milestones tracked by the chief engineers from Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in Japan.
- Project status, activity visualization, and reporting to senior management.
- Project cost reduction: activity leader, and reporting.
- Led the cost reduction activities to achieve the project cost target for local materials (part and tooling) during new model sourcing.
- Analyzed benchmarking data with Toyota affiliates from Japan, Thailand, and Europe to ensure the latest formats and strategies are implemented effectively in Toyota South Africa.
Supply Chain Support Analyst
Mass Discounters (T/A Game & Dion Wired Stores)
02.2010 - 02.2011
- Reverse Logistics Project
- Order allocations and replenishment for stores.
- Reports on all stores' stock levels.
Supply Chain Graduate Trainee
Massmart Holdings Co. ltd
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Roles and responsibilities as a retail graduate.
- Understanding retail operations.
- Worked on the logistics project, commonly known as reverse logistics.
- Ensured that customer returns were attended to by stores on time, to ensure quick turnaround times.
- Created monthly reports for all stores in order to ensure that they perform according to required standards.
Education
Diploma - Procurement and Supply
04.2024 - 12.2024
completed
- Professional Development Studies: [Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply], 2024
Management Development
04.2001 - 12.2019
- Completed Coursework: Manager Development Program Certificate, 2019
- A critical investigation to reduce implementation time of Express Service at TSAM Dealers where recommendations can be implemented to support national implementation acceleration., Completed - Research Project
BCom (Honours) - Supply Chain Management
04.2011 - 12.2011
Graduated with Honours in Supply Chain Management
- Degree Awarded with Merit
- Completed University-level Coursework: Supply Chain Management, UKZN
- Dissertation: Impact of Consumer Protection Act to Retail businesses
Foundation in Management Development Program Certificate - Management Development
01.2009 - 12.2009
BCom - Supply Chain Management & Marketing
01.2005 - 12.2008
High School Diploma -
04.2000 - 12.2003
Passed with Merit
Skills
Analytical thinking
Proficient time management
Collaborative decision making
E-procurement systems
Strategic sourcing
Budget planning
Supplier evaluation
Vendor relationship management
Cost reduction strategies
New vendor setup
Negotiation
Contract negotiation
Extra-Curricular Activities
Gym Church activities Travelling
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- Age: 39
- Gender: female
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply (CIPS) - Diploma, Procurement and Supply
04.2024 - 12.2024
Purchasing Specialist - Toyota South Africa Motors
09.2017 - Current
Purchasing Planning Specialist - Toyota South Africa Manufacturing
01.2015 - 08.2017
Graduate Trainee & Purchasing Senior Coordinator - Toyota South Africa Motors
01.2012 - 12.2014
University of KwaZulu-Natal - BCom (Honours), Supply Chain Management
04.2011 - 12.2011
Supply Chain Support Analyst - Mass Discounters (T/A Game & Dion Wired Stores)
02.2010 - 02.2011
Supply Chain Graduate Trainee - Massmart Holdings Co. ltd
01.2009 - 01.2010
Gordon Institute of Business Science (Uni of PTA) - Foundation in Management Development Program Certificate, Management Development
01.2009 - 12.2009
University of KwaZulu-Natal - BCom, Supply Chain Management & Marketing
01.2005 - 12.2008
University of Stellenbosch - , Management Development
04.2001 - 12.2019
Mthwalume High School - High School Diploma,
04.2000 - 12.2003