Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
CATAGORIES OF SPEND
Current Key Tasks include
Certification
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Collette Malić

Collette Malić

Procurement Manager
Greenstone Hill,GP

Summary

Results-driven procurement professional with a strong focus on identifying cost-saving opportunities and enhancing operational efficiency. Expertise in vendor management and contract negotiation consistently leads to successful cost optimization initiatives and improved supplier performance. Proven track record in driving strategic sourcing efforts that align with organizational goals, ensuring maximum value from every procurement decision. Committed to fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that support business growth.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Procurement Manager

Aveng Dynamic Fluid Control
07.2017 - 07.2022

Supporting production

Building good report with suppliers

Focusing on cost savings

Stock take admin

Generating reports

Identifying possible shortages timeously, that could stop produciton

Supplier meetings

Supplier negotiations

Tender processes for main comodity items

I have worked in many different areas of construction, strenthening my knowledge on a wide variety of products and services. Including, but not limited to, cleaning servises, cement and aggregates, forgings and castings and so much more.

Delaing with poor supplier performance and supplier delivery schedules.

Sourcing Specialist / Analyst

Aveng Africa Pty Ltd/DFC
01.2013 - 07.2019
  • Responsible for managing procurement projects, across purchasing, contracting, sourcing and commodity management functions
  • Manage and maintain commercial contracts
  • Conducting research for new components and suppliers
  • Supplier performance reviews to ensure contract compliance
  • Tender Management
  • Management of procurement processes and activities
  • Lead Negotiations, for best price and T&Cs
  • Team management – training, talent growth and retention
  • Sound knowledge of Procurement policies and compliances
  • I have fulfilled various roles and gained a wealth of knowledge across various internal business units within Aveng.

Procurement Analyst – Cement & Aggregates

Aveng CLP
09.2015 - 06.2017

Senior Buyer - Facades

Aveng Grinaker LTA
05.2015 - 08.2015

Senior Buyer - Engineering

Aveng Grinaker LTA
09.2014 - 04.2015

Regional Buyer – Mechanical and Electrical

Aveng Grinaker LTA
01.2013 - 08.2014

Senior Buyer / 3rd party buyer

Emerson Network Power
09.2008 - 12.2012
  • 3rd party buying
  • Imports and local buying
  • Arranging drop shipments from the supplier to the customer
  • Special projects buying
  • Requesting all documents (Order acknowledgements, packing lists, bill of lading, supplier’s invoices)
  • Inter-company buying (Italy, Nove Mesto, USA, China)

Technical Buyer

Hydro Power Equipment
09.2007 - 08.2008
  • Product knowledge of mining equipment
  • Able to read and analyze basic technical drawings of spares for mining equipment
  • Read technical drawings for underground vehicles to ensure all the required parts are available for assembly

Technical Buyer

Boart Longyear SSA
06.2003 - 08.2007
  • Working closely with the engineering department, ensuring that suppliers are issued with the correct and updated drawings and BOM’s
  • Working closely with QC/inspection department
  • Product knowledge of mining equipment
  • Able to read and analyze basic technical drawings of spares for mining equipment
  • Negotiating price and delivery dates with various suppliers
  • Arranging forward cover for imported goods
  • Costing of import spares

Electronic component Buyer

Screenvision
04.1996 - 02.2003
  • Supervision of warehouse staff members, as well as the delegation of work for completion to staff members.
  • Submitting tariff headings for customs
  • Updating of stock price structures on the computer system having taken receipt of new stock items. Invoicing of spares upon receipt.
  • Warehouse environment
  • Stock control, kanban implementation

Education

MCIPS Professional Diploma - Procurement & Supply

05.2018

CIPS Advanced Diploma - Procurement & Supply

11.2016

CIPS Diploma - Procurement & Supply

11.2015

Purchasing and Supply Management Diploma - undefined

PSM College
12.2009

Skills

Clear verbal and written communication

References

  • Jaques, Hugo, Chief Procurement Officer, +27 72 061 1004, Aveng Group
  • Steven, Yatt, Head of Strategic Sourcing, +27 83 455 8512, Aveng Group
  • Mlu Cele, Chief Operations Manager, +27 83 674 9100, Dynamic Fluid Control

CATAGORIES OF SPEND

  • Stationary
  • Consumables
  • Cement & Aggregates
  • Ferrous and Non Ferrous Metals
  • Electronic Components
  • Mining Equipment parts
  • SHEQ
  • PPE
  • Occupational Health
  • Security
  • Courier Services
  • Facilities
  • Canteen
  • Fasteners
  • Bearings and Bushings
  • Cabling
  • Freight, Road, Sea & Air
  • Chemicals
  • Paint
  • Cleaning Services
  • Engineered parts
  • Castings & Forgings
  • Rubber
  • Special linings for chemicals etc.
  • Glass
  • Aluminum
  • Pigments
  • Maintenance & repairs (MRO)
  • Packaging Materials
  • Crating
  • Strapping
  • Patterns & Die's
  • Tooling
  • IT Services & Equipment

Current Key Tasks include

  • Spend Management analysis at Commodity Group Portfolio macro-level e.g. Spend Data refinement utilizing e-Procurement Spend Analysis solution, Commodity Category management prioritization Indicators.
  • Conducting macro and micro level detailed spend data analysis utilizing e-Procurement solution tool and extracts reports. Develop summary and detailed reports which provide accurate information for prioritization and decision making. Maintain a log of information for spend data enrichment efforts. Commodity Category Level Spend analysis e.g. Supplier market analysis. Detail spend profile Indicators. Conduct detailed commodity level spend analysis and produce accurate information and reports for decision making. Utilizing various strategic sourcing tools and approaches to produce analysis reports.
  • Sourcing analysis e.g. RFx and bid analysis, Category cost savings analysis. Financial modelling and business case development Indicators. Utilizing various strategic sourcing tools for Sourcing analysis. Participate in developing RFx templates under guidance of Commodity Managers and Director of Strategic Sourcing. Conduct a detailed analysis of bid responses from RFx candidates used in supplier selection decision making. Summarize financial business case and cost reduction models associated with various Sourcing Strategies and events in the process.
  • Other analysis as required to support Department’s goals and objectives. Ensuring consistent adherence to ethical standards, organisational values and the provision of equal opportunities. Ensuring continued adherence to quality and quantity standards, customer satisfaction expectations and safety objectives. Enforcing compliance to standard operating procedures, contractual agreements and safety guidelines and deal with non-conformance when required.
  • Negotiation, preparation and maintenance of SLA’s and contracts with various suppliers. Ensuring that amendments to contracts are actioned and that contracts are renewed if and when required.
  • Demonstrating receptiveness and support for new ideas and change initiatives by adopting an appropriate attitude and taking action to ensure effective implementation. Maintaining effective relationships both internally and externally and assisting others to do the same.

Certification

MCIPS

Timeline

MCIPS

07-2019

Procurement Manager

Aveng Dynamic Fluid Control
07.2017 - 07.2022

Procurement Analyst – Cement & Aggregates

Aveng CLP
09.2015 - 06.2017

Senior Buyer - Facades

Aveng Grinaker LTA
05.2015 - 08.2015

Senior Buyer - Engineering

Aveng Grinaker LTA
09.2014 - 04.2015

Sourcing Specialist / Analyst

Aveng Africa Pty Ltd/DFC
01.2013 - 07.2019

Regional Buyer – Mechanical and Electrical

Aveng Grinaker LTA
01.2013 - 08.2014

Senior Buyer / 3rd party buyer

Emerson Network Power
09.2008 - 12.2012

Technical Buyer

Hydro Power Equipment
09.2007 - 08.2008

Technical Buyer

Boart Longyear SSA
06.2003 - 08.2007

Electronic component Buyer

Screenvision
04.1996 - 02.2003

CIPS Advanced Diploma - Procurement & Supply

CIPS Diploma - Procurement & Supply

Purchasing and Supply Management Diploma - undefined

PSM College

MCIPS Professional Diploma - Procurement & Supply

Collette MalićProcurement Manager