Mafunyiswa Mukundi
Procurement Buyer
Kempton Park
Summary
Resourceful and results-driven Buyer with a proven track record in cost management and inventory optimization. Proficient in recordkeeping and adept at aligning procurement with production needs. Demonstrated success in delivering favorable outcomes over a 4-year period. Committed to achieving cost control and operational efficiency for the organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2029
2029
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Buyer
Aggreko Energy Rental
Kempton Park
07.2022 - 02.2025
- Tender process for projects worth +50K USD
- Training of team members within and outside procurement department inline with the policy to ensure compliance
- Super user/ administrative rights to new and old systems within the company for development and troubleshooting of queries from all departments
- Actively assisted the organization with moving from BBBEE non compliance to BBBEE level 2
- Ensuring company sponsorships to universities, charitable organizations, etc. Are conducted properly, inline with the policy in place
- More information is available on request with supporting emails for milestones acquired in the company
- Resolved discrepancies effectively, ensuring timely deliveries and optimized material replacements for improved operations.
- Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
- Streamlined logistics by managing procurement requests and responding to clients' hardware and software needs.
Junior Buyer
Aggreko Energy Rental
Kempton Park
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Report to all management levels in the organization
- Participated in regular audits of inventory levels to identify discrepancies or areas requiring improvement.
- Optimize P2P processes across different countries as the main procurement contact
- Assist with RFQs, PO placement, receipting and ensuring payments are done to the supplier according to respective payment terms
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for streamlined procurement processes, resulting in cost savings.
- Finding alternative suppliers and ensure compliance before adding them to the Preferred vendor list or One Time Vendor register
Procurement Intern
Aggreko Energy Rental
Kempton Park
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Meeting FCC's set globally very early in the year, while supporting procurement activities for other countries (South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana, Angola, Malawi, Sudan, Eritrea, Tanzania, Kenya)
- Ensured data accuracy within the procurement system by regularly updating vendor information, contract details, and pricing agreements.
- Completed Procurement academy with a distinction average, that every buyer was enrolled for in Aggreko
- Initiation of bank verification process for new and existing suppliers to eliminate fraud/ payment into wrong accounts
Sales Representative
TITC
Johannesburg
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Reason for leaving: Contract ended
- Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
- Collaborated with marketing to create impactful promotional materials for increased brand awareness.
- Identified and tapped into new markets, significantly expanding customer base.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL -
Shayandima Secondary School
01.2009 - 01.2013
BCom. - Logistics management
University of Johannesburg
01.2017 - 01.2020
Artificial intelligence - undefined
University of Johannesburg
01.2019 - 01.2020
African insights - undefined
University of Johannesburg
01.2019 - 01.2020
Supply chain sourcing - undefined
Rutgers University
Computer programming for everyone - undefined
University of Leeds and institute of coding
Collaborative working in a remote team - undefined
University of Leeds and institute of coding
Communication and interpersonal skills at work - undefined
University of Leeds and institute of coding
Introduction to business management - undefined
King's college London
Supply chain management: Learning perspective -
Korea Advanced Institute of Science And Technology (KAIST)
Skills
Supplier relationship management
Pricing negotiations
Vendor relations
Purchase order management
Cost control
Purchasing strategy
Verbal and written communication
Contract negotiation
Personal Information
- Dependents: None
- Date of Birth: 09/27/95
- Marital Status: Single
Disclaimer
I, Mukundi Mafunyiswa, of ID 9509275596089 am hereby to state that the information given above is accurate and correct. I grant thee permission to consult 3rd parties for the verification and understand that any misinformation provided is punishable by loss of an opportunity.
Timeline
Buyer
Aggreko Energy Rental
07.2022 - 02.2025
Junior Buyer
Aggreko Energy Rental
08.2021 - 06.2022
Procurement Intern
Aggreko Energy Rental
02.2021 - 07.2021
Artificial intelligence - undefined
University of Johannesburg
01.2019 - 01.2020
African insights - undefined
University of Johannesburg
01.2019 - 01.2020
Sales Representative
TITC
01.2017 - 01.2020
BCom. - Logistics management
University of Johannesburg
01.2017 - 01.2020
HIGH SCHOOL -
Shayandima Secondary School
01.2009 - 01.2013
Supply chain sourcing - undefined
Rutgers University
Computer programming for everyone - undefined
University of Leeds and institute of coding
Collaborative working in a remote team - undefined
University of Leeds and institute of coding
Communication and interpersonal skills at work - undefined
University of Leeds and institute of coding
Introduction to business management - undefined
King's college London
Supply chain management: Learning perspective -
Korea Advanced Institute of Science And Technology (KAIST)