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Jack Mothwa
Procurement Manager
Robin Hills
Summary
I am a Procurement Manager and an aspiring CGMA (Management Accountant) and a CIPS student with over 20 years of experience working in fast-paced finance, retail, distribution, media, and manufacturing environments. I am personable, confident, a self-starter, and have the ability to solve problems independently. My specialty is managing procurement strategies, functions, and reporting, and developing policies and contract management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement & Facilities Manager
IPSOS
04.2022 - Current
- Responsible for conceiving and managing Procurement policies and standards
- Managing the Coupa system
- Managing all vendors (local and international)
- Sourcing and engaging reliable and reputable new suppliers
- Approving newly vetted suppliers, continuously reviewing them
- Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective
- Negotiating with suppliers to secure favorable payment terms
- Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers to ensure ongoing feasibility
- Approving purchase orders (consumables, repairs, and project-related)
- Controlling the procurement budget and preparing budget and spend reports
- Checking and signing off all rental and utilities invoices
- Planning and coordinating all installations and refurbishments
- Inspecting buildings' structures to determine the need for repairs and maintenance
- Manages Business Excellence team (Facilities, Procurement, Product Control, and Production Room)
Accounts Payables Accountant
FRIGOGLASS SA
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Managing accounts payable using accounting software and other programs
- Handling accounts payable for separate entities and vendors
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors
- Ensuring all suppliers are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures
- Processing due invoices for payments
- Processing transactions and performing accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries, and reconciling books of accounts
- Provide supporting documentation for audits and assisting with BEE processes
- Manage shipping allocations
Accounts Payables Specialist
ACELITY HEALTHCARE (SYSTAGENIX)
08.2019 - 09.2019
- 3 Way matching of supplier invoices
- Processing of supplier invoices
- Processing of Purchase Orders
- Processing of staff expense claims
- Processing and managing inter-company invoices
- Payment of inter-company invoices
- Managing Fixed Assets
- Managing shipping allocations
Creditors Clerk
SPEEDSPACE RENTALS
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Full Accounts Payables function
- Processing of supplier stock invoices and credit notes
- Accounts reconciliations
- Purchase Order management
- Stock assignment to projects and project coding
- Payment allocations
- Oversee accurate and appropriate posting of stock journals to correct accounts
- Monitoring and supporting inter-company purchases
- Multi-currency supplier processing (BWP, USD)
- Managing Age analysis reports (weekly)
- Capturing of Fixed Assets
- Monitoring monthly contracts for Transport subcontractors
Finance/Vendor Administrator
MULTICHOICE AFRICA
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Dealing with escalated queries from line, middle to top management
- Processing of vendor invoices
- Validation of vendor claims
- Procurement process for new vendors
- Managing daily and weekly reports for finance queries
Warehouse Manager
BOOMERANG MUSIC
08.2006 - 09.2013
- Staff management (Training and Managing)
- Inventory Management
- Stock Control (Purchase and Journals)
- Stock Cycle Count, Variance Report, and Stock Adjustment
- Reverse Logistics
- Demand Planning
- Client Relationship Management
- Shipment Purchases and completing GRVs
- Warehouse Design for Stock Movement
- Dispatch Management
- Accounts Receivables (R10 Million Debtors Book)
- Procurement
Customer Service Representative
MULTICHOICE AFRICA
08.2004 - 07.2006
- Activation and Maintenance of Customer Accounts
- Dealing with Billing, Technical, and Programming Queries
- Online Payments and Ad-hoc Debit Order Campaign
- Stand-In Supervisor For 15 People
- Assisting with Sales (Decoder Care)
Education
Diploma in Procurement and Supply - Procurement
CIPS
CIMA Cert. BA - Management Accounting
CIMA Africa
Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Supply Chain
Damelin College
JohannesburgDiploma in Computer Science - undefined
I. C.E Computer College
Diploma in Computer Science - undefined
A. T. Computer College
Matric (Grade 12) - undefined
Thabang Senior Secondary School
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Analytical Skills
- BBBEE
- Contract Management and Negotiations
- Extensive negotiation skills
- Risk Management
- Relationship Management
- Facilities Management
- Financial Management
Websites
Awards
- Team Leader - Best Team of the Year, 01/2009, Boomerang Music
- Merit Award - Best Speaker (Debate), 01/1995, Thabang Senior Secondary School
Leadership Experience
- Team Leader, Boomerang Music, Member of the MANCO team at Boomerang Music (Middle to Senior Management)
- SRC President, Thabang Senior Secondary School, 01/1994 - 12/1994, Team Leader for the school debating team
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with one of the best space planners in Johannesburg and did a huge office demolishing, building and fit-out in Bryanston. I was the project manager for the office move for over 200 members of staff at Ipsos.
- Collaborated with team of researchers in the Qualitative department to do strategic sourcing for one of the biggest projects of 2024 and saved the Ipsos over R200K of sourcing fees.
- Supervises an admin and facilities team of 13 staff members.
Software
Coupa (Procure 2 Pay)
ERP Systems
Timeline
Procurement & Facilities Manager
IPSOS
04.2022 - Current
Accounts Payables Accountant
FRIGOGLASS SA
06.2020 - 10.2020
Accounts Payables Specialist
ACELITY HEALTHCARE (SYSTAGENIX)
08.2019 - 09.2019
Creditors Clerk
SPEEDSPACE RENTALS
05.2016 - 08.2018
Finance/Vendor Administrator
MULTICHOICE AFRICA
02.2014 - 03.2016
Warehouse Manager
BOOMERANG MUSIC
08.2006 - 09.2013
Customer Service Representative
MULTICHOICE AFRICA
08.2004 - 07.2006
Diploma in Computer Science - undefined
I. C.E Computer College
Diploma in Computer Science - undefined
A. T. Computer College
Matric (Grade 12) - undefined
Thabang Senior Secondary School
Diploma in Procurement and Supply - Procurement
CIPS
CIMA Cert. BA - Management Accounting
CIMA Africa
Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Supply Chain
Damelin College
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