Oracle
Fikile Cele
Buyer
Johannesburg
Summary
Seasoned Buyer, professional experience in diverse environments. First-rate planner, manager and communicator highly trained in purchasing and supply chain management. Proficient in managing purchasing needs in high-volume retail operations. Skilled research and forecasting abilities with strengths in communication and key relationship management. Industrious Buyer adept at keeping costs under control while optimizing inventory for usage needs. Versed in recordkeeping and production requirements. Bringing 7 year track record of success in diverse environments industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Buyer
Johnson Crane Hire PTY LTD
3 2023
- Ensure accurate and on-time purchasing of all products and services as required by the branch, within the agreed
- Analyzing historical purchasing data, market trends, and other relevant factors to forecast future demand accurately
- Determining the optimal levels of stock to hold at different stages of the supply chain to meet demand while minimizing costs
- Ordering new stock to replenish inventory levels when they fall below a certain threshold
- Tracking inventory levels in real-time and identifying any discrepancies between actual and expected levels
- Conducting regular audits and cycle counts to ensure that inventory records accurately reflect the actual stock levels
- Sourcing and selection of suppliers for these products and services within the region of the branch
- Compare quotations and place orders according to the best criteria for the company
- Loading of requisitions in accordance to company processes using Nev
- Liaise with group procurement for all imported parts needed by the branch
- Expedite orders for on-time delivery
- Keep overdue orders at a minimum, according to agreed KPI’s
- Ensure effective and efficient communication on delivery dates, orders delivered and delays to all the relevant parties
- Keep all tracking sheets up to date according to the ETA’s and feedback required by the business
- Negotiate prices and payment terms
- Maintain a database of approved suppliers
- Resolve queries relating to orders, pricing, invoicing, and deliveries
- Build and maintain strong relationships with approved suppliers
- Adhere to established company policies, procedures, terms and conditions, and legal matters that affect purchasing policies
- Fleet Management: Fleet list (Monthly update), allocation of fleet, license disc renewals, Netstat report, and C-track report.
Office Manager and Buyer
Boart Long year SA PTY LTD
05.2018 - 02.2023
- Manage customer service relationship with internal and external stakeholders and ensure continuous feedback is provided on performance
- Overall compliance to quality management system (ISO 9001:2015)
- Manage customer service levels by monitoring upkeep of scheduled maintenance intervals and service level agreements
- Manage and track customer service
- Determines nature of visit and directs accordingly
- Enforces appropriate security directives
- Perform related clerical work such as word processing, scanning, filing, sorting, making copies, distributing mail and/or Documents and the like
- Manage all non-zoom landline requirements by ensuring operational requirements are met and managed accordingly
- Distribute messages and documents across the office
- Coordinate and assist in the placement of conference calls, book boardrooms, arrange drinks and lunch for visitors/clients, and room set-up
- Liaise with Courier Company for collection of parcels
- Manage office support staff such as cleaners & driver
- Ensure general neatness and hygiene in the office
- Manage vehicle licensing and fuel cards proactively to ensure no late renewals, no business interruptions experienced
- Order business cards for new and existing employees
- Support different departments to extend specific training programs and site access requirements are maintained as outlined in client-specific site entry procedures
- Record fleet maintenance data and all vehicle-related queries
- Ensure filing is maintained for all Division documentation.
Personal Assistant and Accounts Administration
Anchor Technical Tapes
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Implement marketing/advertising campaigns by assembling and analyzing sales forecasts, preparing marketing and advertising strategies, plans, and objectives; planning and organizing promotional presentations; updating calendars, etc
- Managing the Managing Director's diary
- Prepare marketing reports
- Analyze sales data, market trends
- Plan meetings and trade shows
- Identify new contact
- Maintenance of office systems including filing and data management
- Typing, compiling, and preparing documents, reports, and presentations
- Handle confidential documentation and ensure they remain secure
- Draft responses to various correspondence, emails, and queries
- Assist executive team with company-related claims
- Ensure prompt execution of all domestic and international travel and Visa arrangements when required
- Perform any other ad-hoc duties as and when required
- Providing general administration support to the sales department
- Update Job Card
- Assist and support the creation of Word and PowerPoint Proposals
- Managing client presentations, proposals, and client site visits
- Coordination of meetings, stakeholder calendars, and meeting rooms
- Providing project management and internal communications support.
Education
Diploma - Business Administration
Oxbridge Academy University
NSC - Matric
Hambisanani High School
Diploma - Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Oxbridge Academy University – (Currently Studying)
Skills
Organizing
Time management
Administrative Skills
Good Problem-solving skills
Negotiation
Attention to detail
Ms Word
Ms Excel
Ms Power Point
Ms Outlook
Windows 2000/98
SAP
ORACLE
NAV
Desktop Management
Inventory Oversight
Purchase Order Management
Vendor Relations
Pricing negotiations
Supplier Relationship Management
Cost Control
Certification
Metro Computech College, Basic Computer Literacy Course, Pc Fundamentals, Ms Word 2000, Ms Windows 98/2000, Ms Excel 2000, Outlook Express, Internet Explorer, 2004
Personal Information
- Ethnicity: African
- Criminal Record: None
- Date of Birth: 08/25/88
- Gender: Female
- Driving License: Code 10 with own Vehicle
- Marital Status: Single
Countryofbirth
South African
References
- Miss Carmia Pretorius, Johnson Crane Hire (Pty) Ltd, Procurement Manager, 083 327 7102, 011 455 5050
- Miss. Leeann Le Grange, Boart Longyear SA (Pty) Ltd, Warehouse Manager, 076 901 4440, 011 767 9300
- Mrs. Francoise Palmer, Anchor Technical Tapes, Sales Director, 084 362 3426, 011 837 0940
Software
Nav
Sap
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Isizulu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
Community involvement
Writing
Reading
Traveling
Photography
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
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morning
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Quote
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Tony Robbins
Timeline
Office Manager and Buyer
Boart Long year SA PTY LTD
05.2018 - 02.2023
Personal Assistant and Accounts Administration
Anchor Technical Tapes
03.2017 - 05.2018
Buyer
Johnson Crane Hire PTY LTD
3 2023
Diploma - Business Administration
Oxbridge Academy University
NSC - Matric
Hambisanani High School
Diploma - Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Oxbridge Academy University – (Currently Studying)