Denise Vorster-Veran

Work History

Procurement Lead

Foskor Mine

Phalabora

06.2017 - 04.2023

Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware and software needs.
Maintained internal inventory of supplies and equipment.
Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations.
Managed database of vendor details and pricing information to maintain organization.
Utilized software to order, track and invoice product shipments.
Implemented policies and procedures for optimal purchasing methods and cost control.
Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services.
Provided accurate and up-to-date records of leading procurement procedures.
Reduced production downtime by overseeing quality control and assembly.
Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue, and profits.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.

Commercial Executive

Khato Civils

Gauteng

09.2014 - 10.2017

Advised on capture strategy, solutions and costing and pricing deals.
Drove projects to completion within tight deadlines across cross-functional teams and through uncertainty.
Built and used pricing models, market analysis and contract collateral to prove out and pave way for new solutions.
Constructed business case models and identified credible value-based calculations.
Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
⦁ Managing the contractual aspects of a project
⦁ Project risk management
⦁ Commercial management of contracts via Claims and Variations
⦁ Procurement of new work
⦁ Feedback on contractual performance
⦁ Liaison with clients, Project Managers and suppliers
⦁ Transfer of skills and technology
⦁ Bids, Procedure, Commercial Plan - Review & Implementation
⦁ Financial & Dispute Analysis
⦁ Mentoring QS staff
⦁ Alignment of Policies, Procedures and Systems
⦁ Team Performance & Development
⦁ Subcontractor Mediation & Dispute Management
⦁ Ensuring Compliance in Terms of World Bank policy & Procedure
⦁ Working effectively in a large management team
⦁ Fully understand the contract with our client
⦁ Establish and maintain professional relationship with commercial counterpart in the main contractor / employer’s team
⦁ Identification of all commercial and contractual issues
⦁ Put processes in place to assist all team members with the identification of commercial and contractual issues
⦁ Control of processes to ensure that all identified commercial and contractual issues are properly dealt with in terms of the contract
⦁ Effective resolution of all commercial and contractual issues, with specific reference to contract variations
⦁ Continual involvement with all project schedule meetings and discussions, to ensure that we effectively control all contractual rights in terms of extension of time claims
⦁ Involvement in all project review meetings
⦁ Risk identification and management
⦁ Ensure that certification of all work done is properly compiled and presented to the main contractor / employer each month
⦁ Ensure collection of cash within the time stated in the contract
⦁ Ensure that all bonds and guarantees are in place and that these are renewed when necessary
⦁ Management of overall quantity surveying function, including all necessary assistance to quantity surveyors within the team
⦁ Assist with controls in terms of production allowable on site
⦁ Assist company with corporate governance protocols (King’s Commission)
⦁ Assist with company branding (profile, presentations etc.)
⦁ Preparation of Budgets

Contract Administration
⦁ Administer bonds, sureties, Insurance claims/contract documents
⦁ Know and understand legal and contractual implications of the contract
⦁ Guide site management in critical functions accompanying the job
⦁ Ensuring that all legalities are met and honored by the Contractor in terms of the Main Contract
⦁ Construction Planning and integration with bill of quantities for project budgeting purposes.
⦁ Receiving and Communicating All Contractual Documentation
⦁ Ensuring the Contract SHERQ plan complies with ambits of the contract
⦁ Project management ethos including project administration and change management.
⦁ Development of tender returnable’ s and project tender allowable.
⦁ Construction costing.
⦁ Manage buying within allowable

Subcontractor administration
⦁ Subcontractor adjudication of all quotations
⦁ Responsible for completing all subcontractor orders and requisitions
⦁ Measuring, certifying and paying subcontractors
⦁ Placing of subcontract/bulk supply agreements
⦁ Finalizing and settling accounts
⦁ Negotiate favorable contract prices
⦁ Ensuring that payment terms back to back with the Main contract
Subcontractor Co ordination
⦁ Chairing subcontractor meetings
⦁ Ensuring that all legalities are met and honored by the Subcontractor
⦁ Making timeous payments to the Subcontractors
⦁ Ensuring that Subcontractor quality complies to the Main Contract
⦁ Ensuring that compliance is made with regards to Programming and Planning for the subcontractors

General Office Administration
⦁ Ensuring that the site administrator and clerks are on track with current orders
⦁ Ensuring that requisitions and orders are put through JDE or BuildSmart correctly
⦁ Checking the receipting and vouchering of suppliers is captured under correct cost coding
⦁ Negotiate favorable prices from suppliers
⦁ Making sure that redundant open orders are closed to prevent fraud.

Revenue
⦁ Submitting timeous certificates to the client and invoicing correctly
⦁ Timeous submissions of claims/valuations
⦁ Identifying variations and cost implications
⦁ Identify and maximize on opportunities and minimize risks
⦁ Prepare and agree timeous settlement of final account

Reports
⦁ Prepare, operate and maintain CCS system and integrity
⦁ Do a complete Profit/Loss report
⦁ Timeous submission and resetting of allowable
⦁ Check Cost coming in regularly
⦁ Compile monthly project reports including project snapshot and SHERQ reports to the board of directors

Mentorship
⦁ Sub-ordinate management and development

Cash Management
⦁ Ensure payments are timorously received
⦁ Negotiate favorable payment discounts with sub-contractors
⦁ Manage return of retention

Management
⦁ Ensure sub-ordinates are trained/coached
⦁ Regular Performance Management sessions are held
⦁ Sub-ordinates have the means to do the job
⦁ Sub-ordinates are held accountable
⦁ Sub-ordinates are treated with respect

Commercial Manager

Murray & Roberts

Lephalale

07.2009 - 09.2014

Used key metrics and prepared reports for senior management to monitor performance of commercial activities.
Conducted market research and analysis to create detailed business plans on commercial opportunities, business development and expansion.
Negotiated contracts and product prices by collaborating with vendors and developers.
Managed and analyzed budgets, P&L, balance sheets and sales reports.
Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs.
Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow.
Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
Purchased materials and coordinated deliveries to and from construction sites.
Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
Utilized cost-estimating software to streamline estimating processes and produce accurate and reliable estimates.
Assessed risks and uncertainties to identify potential challenges and prepare contingency plans.
Readied and presented cost reports to keep stakeholders informed of job progress.
Stayed current with industry regulations and standards to produce cost estimates in compliance with all relevant laws.
Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.
Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
Determined budgets for prospective projects to plan for future expenditures and utilize resources wisely.
Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing best pricing for materials, labor and equipment.
Delivered consulting services to advise clients on cost-saving strategies and best practices.
Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Group Five construction

Gauteng

01.2006 - 09.2009

Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs.
Worked with [Number] vendors to select and source construction materials.
Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow.
Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing best pricing for materials, labor and equipment.
Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.
Assessed risks and uncertainties to identify potential challenges and prepare contingency plans.
Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
Stayed current with industry regulations and standards to produce cost estimates in compliance with all relevant laws.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Stefanutti & Bressan Civil Contruction

Gauteng

01.2002 - 11.2004

Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs.
Worked with vendors to select and source construction materials.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing best pricing for materials, labor and equipment.
Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
Determined budgets for prospective projects to plan for future expenditures and utilize resources wisely.
Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
Purchased materials and coordinated deliveries to and from construction sites.
Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow.
Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.
Assessed risks and uncertainties to identify potential challenges and prepare contingency plans.
Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
Stayed current with industry regulations and standards to produce cost estimates in compliance with all relevant laws.
Readied and presented cost reports to keep stakeholders informed of job progress.

Quantity Surveyor

Murray & Roberts

Gauteng

02.1990 - 07.2002

Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
Used [Software] to prepare contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and [Type] documents.
Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow.
Purchased materials and coordinated deliveries to and from construction sites.
Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Procurement Lead

Commercial Executive

Commercial Manager

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Education

Baccalaureus Quantity Surveyor - Quantity Surveyor

NHD in Construction Supervision - Builiding Engineering

NHD Buiding Surveying - Quantity Surveying

Mediation - Mediation

Skills

Timeline

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