Lungelo Mbatha
Reservoir Hills,South Africa
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in communication, computer literacy, and presentation, complemented by strong inter-personal relations and analytical skills. Demonstrates proficiency in supervisory roles, interpretation of legislation, and project planning and management. Adept at financial management, research skills, policy analysis and development, decision making, influencing, report writing, and conflict management. Experienced in strategic sourcing, commodities handling, cost savings initiatives, tender evaluation, budgetary discipline, purchase orders processing, and continuous improvement strategies. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive organisational success and achieve career advancement within the industry.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
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Procurement supervisor
Sabiomedical Group
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
02.2024 - 02.2026
- Coordinating and supervising the work of procurement personnel and support staff.
- Formulating and managing procurement and disposal strategic plans.
- Overseeing the implementation of performance management systems related to public procurement.
- Collaborating on the development of tender documents and training programs.
- Liaising with the Office of Procurement Regulation on procurement and disposal issues.
- Making recommendations for the revision or development of new policies and procedures.
These duties are crucial for maintaining the integrity of the public procurement process and ensuring that purchasing practices are consistent, open, and designed to encourage maximum competition and best value procurements. - Negotiated contracts with vendors, resulting in cost savings.
- Streamlined procurement processes to ensure prompt deliveries.
- Coordinated with other departments, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Conducted market research, leading to better pricing understanding.
Procurement and logistics officer
Rhenus Logistics
Johannesburg, Gauteng
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Conducted frequent price comparisons amongst vendors for optimal value.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency.
- Streamlined communication between department and suppliers for smoother transactions.
- Implemented new procurement strategies, enhancing overall business performance.
- Resolved disputes with vendors quickly, maintaining good working relationships.
- Reduced risk in supply chain through diligent vendor management.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, achieving favourable terms.
- Identified cost reduction opportunities by conducting market research.
- Worked closely with finance team to manage budgets effectively.
- Managed supplier relationships to enhance strategic alliances.
- Coordinated purchase orders with internal teams for seamless operations.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Logistics and Supply Chain management
IIE Rosebank College
01.2019 - 01.2021
HC - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
IIE Rosebank College
01.2018 - 01.2019
National Senior Certificate - undefined
IThala High School
Skills
- Communication Skill
- Computer literacy
- Presentation
- Inter-personal relations
- Analytical and quantitative skills
- Supervisory skills
- Interpretation of legislation
- Project Planning and management
- Financial Management
- Research skills
- Policy analysis and development
- Decision making
- Influencing
- Report Writing
- Conflict management
- Purchase Orders
- Continuous Improvement
- Strategic Sourcing
- Commodities
- Cost Savings
- Tender evaluation
- Budgetary discipline
REFERENCES
- PA, Ramjuthan, Supervisor, pramjuthan@sabiomedical.co.za, 063 696 3578, Sabiomedical Group
- D, Rora, deniel.rora@za.rhenus.com, 069 937 3250, Rhenus Logistics
Timeline
Procurement supervisor
Sabiomedical Group
02.2024 - 02.2026
Procurement and logistics officer
Rhenus Logistics
03.2021 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration - Logistics and Supply Chain management
IIE Rosebank College
01.2019 - 01.2021
HC - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
IIE Rosebank College
01.2018 - 01.2019
National Senior Certificate - undefined
IThala High School