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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
References
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Dan Kifuabala

Procurement Specialist
Johannesburg

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4036
4036
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Procurement Specialist

World Fuel Services
03.2024 - Current
  • Managed procurement operations for over 150 vendors, ensuring compliance and timely delivery.
  • Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
  • Developed and maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for accurate tracking and reporting purposes.
  • Maintained up-to-date database of suppliers, vendors and contracts to support accurate recordkeeping.
  • Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
  • Coordinated closely with finance teams to monitor budgets and cash flow implications related to procurement activities.
  • Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.

Procurement Clerk

Pelonomi Regional Hospital (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH)
07.2020 - 03.2024
  • Coordinated with 40+ suppliers to ensure timely delivery and stock replenishment.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy above 98% through regular audits and system updates.
  • Keep and maintain a filing system for all projects
  • Complete purchase requisitions and follow up on the progress of purchase orders
  • Register invoices, complete checklists and submit to finance for processing
  • Provide personnel administration and clerical support services within the component
  • Keep and maintain incoming and outgoing documents register of the component
  • Maintain a time-off and leave register for the component
  • Assist with general and transport administration.
  • Negotiate with suppliers and implemented contracts to secure value for money and maximize resources.
  • Built strong relationships with suppliers to optimize performance and guarantee contract deliverables.
  • Evaluated supplier quotations and conducted comparisons to leverage and deliver on budgets.

Registration Assistant

University of the Free State
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Assisted over 3,000 students annually with registration and enrollment procedures
  • Maintained a registration accuracy rate of 99.5% through diligent data entry and verification.
  • Improved access to information by helping to strengthen internal document control practices.
  • Secured data by following confidentiality procedures.
  • Responded to incoming requests for information or forwarded to appropriate individual.
  • Processed large amounts of data and independently resolved discrepancies.
  • Scanned new documentation into system and classified data using standard codes.
  • Supported office operations by taking on ad-hoc clerical duties.
  • Proofread and corrected different types of documentation.
  • Sorted physical and digital information and sent to correct locations or personnel.
  • Handled photocopying documents, updating files and faxing communications for staff.
  • Opened financial statements, input transactions and reconciled accounts.

Sales Representative

Z PR Marketing and Digital Marketing
06.2016 - 06.2019
  • Collaborated with the marketing team to launch promotional campaigns, increasing product visibility by 30%.
  • Maintained productive relationships with existing customers through exceptional follow-up after sales.
  • Kept shelves neat, clean and organized through visual merchandising.
  • Set up temporary sales structures at markets to attract new customers.
  • Boosted client retention, establishing sales goals and securing targeted rates.
  • Cultivated long-term relationships with clients to accurately quote prices and terms, achieving customer objectives.
  • Grow customer base by acquiring new customers and identifying needs to deliver relevant products.
  • Shared new products and promotions with customer to encourage sales.
  • Met sales targets through proactive promotion and excellent customer service.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science

University of The Free State
Bloemfontein
04.2020

National Senior Certificate - National Senior Certificate

Uistig High School
Pretoria
11.2015

Skills

Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Process Management

Personal Information

  • Title: MR.
  • Date of birth: 12/15/97
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital Status: Married

References

  • Nicole Henriques Antunes Bruce, World Fuel Services (Senior Manager, Procurement Program Management & Shared Services), +44 (0) 7796 802776, +44 20 7808 5851, nbruce@wfscorp.com
  • Johan Combrink, Department of Health (Pelonomi hospital), +27 83 639 9168, combrink.johann@gmail.com
  • A Liebenburg, University of the Free State, +27 51 401 3017, Liebenbam@ufs.ac.za
  • Juanre viviers, ZPR Marketing and social media marketing Solutions, +27 76 304 9445, Juanre@zpr.ac.za

Hobbies and Interests

  • Fitness & Wellness – Maintaining discipline and focus through regular exercise or sports.
  • Outdoor Adventures & Hiking - Enjoys nature, challenge, and staying active.
  • Networking & Professional Meetups - Values connection, collaboration, and growth.
  • Self-Improvement & Mindset Training – Focused on continuous development and mental strength.
  • Stock Market and Crypto Investing

Timeline

Procurement Specialist

World Fuel Services
03.2024 - Current

Procurement Clerk

Pelonomi Regional Hospital (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH)
07.2020 - 03.2024

Registration Assistant

University of the Free State
01.2019 - 03.2020

Sales Representative

Z PR Marketing and Digital Marketing
06.2016 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science

University of The Free State

National Senior Certificate - National Senior Certificate

Uistig High School
Dan KifuabalaProcurement Specialist