Dineo Desiree Manzini
Centurion
Summary
Dineo Desiree Manzini is a Buyer in Supply Chain Management currently studying for a Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management, I also hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management, Bachelor of Technology and a Higher National Diploma in Public Management from Tshwane University of Technology, respectively. Dineo further has more than SIX (6) years’ experience working in Procurement. Dineo always believes that her hands-on experience coupled with the growing knowledge she gained during her studies and during field work prepared her to make a solid contribution in Procurement and Supply Chain Management related field. With a solid foundation in Procurement and Tender Administration, Dineo is always prepared to put her knowledge and abilities to deliver the best results in everything that she does, while gaining immeasurable experience and skills to advance in her career pursuit. Dineo is a self-motivated, goal orientated, driven and an individual who believes in lifting and empowering others through the knowledge she has acquired, and experiences gained overtime.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buyer
Agricultural Research Council
11.2023 - Current
- Performing the function in Supply Chain Management and the processing of transactions in line with the National Treasury regulations and ARC policies for purchase requisitions and issuing of purchase orders
- Obtaining Quotes, Approvals, and Issuing of Purchase Orders, managing and Reporting Stock, Customer Communication, Tender Administration, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, Public finance management
- SAP, Demand and Acquisition Management) Understanding of Treasury Regulations, PFMA, B-BBEE Act and PPPFA
- Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Codes and Regulations.
- Compile Procurement plan for each financial year.
- Handling of internal and/or external enquiries and communicating with all stakeholders and suppliers
- Compile and submit reports as required
- Ensure timely processing of invoices and follow-up on outstanding payments
- Stock and warehouse management; receiving and issuing of stock, document tracking and follow-up of order batches for payment
- Invitation of quotations, processing of orders and follow of all processes related to such.
- Data Analysis
- Ability to identify and resolve challenges in line with the policies and regulations.
- Ability to use initiative and work independently and/or with the team, Expediting purchase orders, assisting with international procurement and contract procurement.
- Provide advice on the procurement of goods and/or services including sourcing methods.
- Render assistance in the stores when required.
- Working on SAGE, Advertising, GRN and Invoicing
Lab Administrator (Procurement)
Wits Health Consortium
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Responsible for obtaining quotations, procurement and receipt of goods and services for the BSL2 And BSL3 laboratories.
- Monitoring and providing regular feedback to the line manager on laboratory operations.
- Liaising with the cleaner to ensure all laboratories, offices and communal areas are cleaned and maintained.
- Attending safety meetings, providing feedback to the line manager for the implementation of any additional processes to ensure safety adherence in accordance.
- Working on oracle, invoicing and receiving receipt with NHLS and Wits.
- Assisting with the shipment of laboratory samples/strains.
- Providing administrative support to the HOD and the laboratory staff.
- Managing local and international grants i.e., payments and claim payroll.
- Responsible for managing storerooms i.e., tracking all orders and following up with suppliers, preplanning.
- Acting as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities.
Procurement Administrator
Toro Entle Pty Ltd
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Purchased goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
- Created purchase orders.
- Responded to orders.
- Worked with SAGE.
- Diary management
- Supported the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicated any supply problems which may impact on business operations.
- Acted as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities.
- Monitored and advised on any issues which present risks or opportunity to the organization.
- Monitored market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers.
- Provided analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities.
- Prepared reports and updated as and when required inventory management, purchasing and negotiating.
- Did Quotations to ensure delivery.
- Assisted with procurement and inventory control.
- Optimized inventory performance via trend forecasting.
- Daily Administrative work.
- Updated information in our vendor management system.
- Maintained and processed documentation.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Organized and stored documents.
- Made purchase orders.
- Updated records responding to order issues.
Administration Officer (Procurement)
Mhonyini Trading Enterprise
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Inventory management, purchasing and negotiating.
- Assisted with procurement and inventory control.
- Optimized inventory performance via trend forecasting.
- Updated information in our vendor management system.
- Maintained and processed documentation.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Read and understood all tender specifications/Project specifications.
- Assisted with the preparation of all proposals.
- Ensure that quotations/tenders are submitted timeously.
- Built and maintained relationships with clients (current and potential).
- Planned, budgeted, coordinated, and attended to client’s requirements.
- Compiled and submitted weekly and monthly management reports.
- Ensured timeous submission of all tender documents.
Corporate/Sales Consultant
Educor
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Met and exceeded sales budgets.
- Scheduled part time and corporate meetings.
- Delivered excellent customer service.
- Carried out accurate and efficient sales-related administration.
- Displayed and applied extensive product knowledge.
- Displayed accurate and efficient use of ICAS and Goldmine Systems.
- Ensure that targets are met for the next academic year.
- Managed sales and targets.
- Ensured that the correct procedure of registrations in the corporate.
- Travelled to meet companies regarding registrations and did presentations as in terms of marketing the brand.
- Developed, updated, implemented and managed marketing information.
- Liaised with companies providing expert advice in a particular area such as security, management, education, human resources and marketing.
Procurement Administrator
Elangeni Consulting
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Responsible for assets registry.
- Assets procurement, Logistics and Supply chain, ordered staff IT equipment: computers, printers and phones.
- Recruited, trained and developed staff.
- Organized staff training sessions and activities.
- Human resources management overall.
- Involvement in recruitment process.
- Assisted in labor relations matters.
- Liaised with different clients for a successful network connection within the municipality.
- Make sure that all connections are done efficiently.
- Sent out technician to various sites to solve IT related issues.
- Asset management and control.
- Procurement and Logistics.
- Provided customer services/helpdesk support.
- Assisted users with troubleshooting in all IT related problems.
- Provided desktop services and captured data.
- Prepared invoices and sent quotations as well as all other administration duties as directed by Line Manager.
- Logged calls and assisted users telephonically.
- Took minutes and distributed minutes.
- Prepared agenda, inventory control, human resources queries.
- Project Management and Planning.
- Compiled and distributed reports, decision making and financial planning.
- Wrote reports.
- Performed administration duties (e.g., copying, keeping a registry of incoming and outgoing documents for tracking etc.).
- Answered and transferred calls.
Administrative Clerk and Helpdesk Administrator
Jaskholin Trading
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Responsible for assets registry.
- Assets procurement.
- Project documents filling and emailing.
- Ensured excellent customer services/helpdesk support and performed all other Administration duties as directed by Line Manager.
- Logged calls and assisted users telephonically.
- Offered desktop services and captured data using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
- Took minutes and distributed minutes.
- Project Management and Planning.
Administrative Intern
Bvelela Engineering
03.2014 - 06.2014
- Responsible for tender documents.
- Captured data using MS Word, Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Sent and receive emails.
- Project documents filling.
- Responsible for all admin duties.
- Filed tender documents.
- Organized meetings.
- Responsible for incoming and outgoing calls, and reception duties.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
STADIO
06.2025
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management
Regent Business School
Bachelor of Technology - Public Management
Tshwane University of Technology
Higher National Diploma - Public Management
Tshwane University of Technology
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Excel
- SAGE
- SAP
- AX (ERP Systems)
- Government procurement policies
- Attention to detail
- Accuracy
- Integrity
- Confidential records
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Contract development
- Administration
- Project management
- Workload organization
- Adaptability
- Deadline management
- Teamwork
- Independent work
- Analytical skills
- Numerical aptitude
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
- Creativity
- Decision making
- Influencing skills
Certification
Safety Management Certificate, NOSA (SAMTRAC)
Personal Information
- License: Code 08-B
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 08-B
Goals
- To take on leadership roles within the procurement department and work towards becoming a Procurement Manager or Director.
- To obtain a professional certification in procurement or supply chain management to enhance my credentials and expertise.
- To stay updated with industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies to implement innovative procurement strategies.
Ee
Black Female
References
- Portia Kgaamedi, Supply Chain Accountant, 0682948229
- Bhekinkosi Ndlovu, Manager, 0768800582
- Yvonne Chisale, Human Resources, 0814279982
Timeline
Buyer
Agricultural Research Council
11.2023 - Current
Lab Administrator (Procurement)
Wits Health Consortium
04.2023 - 08.2023
Procurement Administrator
Toro Entle Pty Ltd
07.2021 - 03.2023
Administration Officer (Procurement)
Mhonyini Trading Enterprise
12.2019 - 02.2021
Corporate/Sales Consultant
Educor
10.2018 - 03.2019
Procurement Administrator
Elangeni Consulting
07.2018 - 08.2018
Administrative Clerk and Helpdesk Administrator
Jaskholin Trading
07.2014 - 07.2015
Administrative Intern
Bvelela Engineering
03.2014 - 06.2014
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management
Regent Business School
Bachelor of Technology - Public Management
Tshwane University of Technology
Higher National Diploma - Public Management
Tshwane University of Technology
Post Graduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
STADIO
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