Chanteline Sifiel
Specialist Governance Contract Compliance
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Resourceful Specialist offering expertise in problem-solving, data analysis and customer service. Adept at quickly learning new technologies and processes for driving success. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and developing innovative solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Specialist Governance and Contract Management
Sasol South Africa
11.2021 - Current
- Responsibilities include enforcing Compliance and Governance framework within Sasol Energy
- Portfolio: Participate in Compliance risk profiling of Sasol Energy
- Ensure that all the compliance processes have been followed by business units within Sasol
- Perform anti-bribery and corruption transactional risk assessment of all credit applications submitted to Sasol
- Monitor compliance controls in line with critical contractual obligations
- Ensure that all contract entered on behalf of Sasol is legally sound
- Assist business unit with contract management
- Review contract management procedures
- Compile business reports for the Sasol Energy board
- Advise Sasol stakeholders on all applicable governance, compliance and legal requirements
- Perform Ethics investigations for the Sasol Mobility Experience Department.
Complex Procurement Advisor: Senior Buyer
National Refineries of South Africa (Natref)
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Responsibilities include negotiation, cost analysis and procurement of all critical spares and manufacturing material for Natref Refinery
- Portfolio: Buying materials and services for all plant critical and specialised spare such as: Valves Gaskets Pumps, Boilers, Fin Fans, Furnace, Heat Exchangers, Towers and Trays
- Tube Bundles, Tube Hangers, and Manufacturing of Tubes, Turbines, Vessels, Compressors, Engine spares, Bearings and Isolators, Gearboxes, Governors, Sleeves and Soot blowers
- Duties includes: Vendor Creation and performance management, Analyse costs, evaluate competitive quotes, and benchmarking for quality, prices and lead times, Liaise effectively with suppliers and manufacturers, as well as internal departments, Fascilitate negotiations with suppliers and End-users, Processing and issuing of purchase orders, Co-ordinate short listing of prospective tenderers, prepare and distribute, invitations to Site meetings, Ensure and comply with safety standards guidelines, Policies and procedures, Provide monthly report and feedback to management on category analysis, reports on open PR and PO, overdue Orders, Assist in the process to optimize the scoring on the Preferential Procurement part of the BBBEE Act, verifying of BEE certificates, Resolving discrepancies and order amendments, Liaise with Warehouse on stock intake, Liaise with Finance on payment of invoices, Develop an efficient and accurate system for monitoring all open purchase orders, Manage OEM, preferred & strategic suppliers, Develop and implement Sourcing strategies.
- Spearheaded procurement efforts during major projects, coordinating resources efficiently to minimize delays or disruptions.
- Managed supplier relationships, ensuring prompt delivery and maintaining high-quality goods and services.
- Maintained internal inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
- Championed sustainable procurement practices by promoting environmentally responsible sourcing and waste reduction initiatives.
- Established effective communication channels between suppliers and internal stakeholders to facilitate timely resolution of any issues or concerns.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Analyzed market trends to make informed purchasing decisions that maximized value for the organization.
Contracts Specialist
Sasol Group Technology
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Responsibilities includes tender administration and management of all commercial activities of all procurement, engineering and construction Services
- Portfolio: Procurement, Management and implementation of EPC contracts for small projects (valued less than R500 million)
- Duties: Vendor creation and Management, Drafting of contracting strategies and implementation thereof, NEC 3 (EPC/E, P, C/EPCm), Review of scopes of work in terms of NEC working from Project Manager prior to RFQ issue, SAP Ariba sourcing, as well as open and close tender sourcing, Compile requests for quotation/enquiry documents and requests for proposals (RFP's) using the user technical specifications, Conduct the commercial evaluation of bids, arrange and participate in pre-bid and bid clarifications, Play a role in negotiations with suppliers/ contractors/engineering firms, Compile recommendations for contract award, Engage Preferential Procurement (B-BEE) and SMME/EME enterprise development, Select sources of supply, Communicate and Engage with Suppliers and Engineering and Construction.
- Managed supplier relationships, ensuring prompt delivery and maintaining high-quality goods and services.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement strategies in support of project requirements.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware and software needs.
Education
Bachelors of Law (LLB) - Law (Pre-Law)
University of Witwatersrand (WITS)
Johannesburg, South Africa 02.2013 - 05.2016
Online certificate in Supply Chain Management (NQF 5) - Supply Chain Management
University of Cape Town (UCT)
Cape Town, South Africa 03.2021 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Booysens Park High School
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 04.2008 - 04.2012
Skills
Knowledge of SAP Ariba
undefinedPersonal Qualifications
- University of Witwatersrand (WITS), Bachelors of Law (LLB), 02/2013, 12/2016
- University of Cape Town (UCT), Online certificate in Supply Chain Management (NQF 5), 03/2021, 06/2021
- Booysens Park High School, Matric, 2008, 2012
Timeline
Specialist Governance and Contract Management
Sasol South Africa
11.2021 - Current
Online certificate in Supply Chain Management (NQF 5) - Supply Chain Management
University of Cape Town (UCT)
03.2021 - 05.2021
Complex Procurement Advisor: Senior Buyer
National Refineries of South Africa (Natref)
09.2019 - 10.2021
Contracts Specialist
Sasol Group Technology
07.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelors of Law (LLB) - Law (Pre-Law)
University of Witwatersrand (WITS)
02.2013 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Booysens Park High School
04.2008 - 04.2012
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