MA (Theo) VERSTER
Procurement
VEREENIGING
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven professional with a proven track record in strategic sourcing and cost optimization. Leveraging a strong background in supplier negotiations and relationship management, aim is to contribute expertise gained to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall procurement processes within a dynamic organization. Seeking a challenging role where to apply acquired skills to achieve operational excellence and contribute to the company's success.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Administrator
AL-KO Vehicle Technology Africa (Pty) Ltd
03.2017 - Current
- Generated, processed, and tracked purchase orders
- Expedited Purchase orders
- Negotiated terms, obtained quotes, and handled inquiries
- Organized and maintained records of transactions and contracts
- Monitored and managed inventory levels
- Assisted in drafting, reviewing, and administering contracts
- Negotiated favorable terms, prices, and conditions
- Identified potential suppliers and evaluated capabilities
- Monitored and ensured compliance with budgets
- Ensured adherence to regulations and ethical standards
- Identified and mitigated potential procurement risks
- Generated reports on procurement activities, i.e., Purchase Price Variance Reports, Spend Analysis, and expenses
- Coordinated with other departments for seamless processes
- Established and maintained quality standards
- Identified opportunities for process optimization
- Proactively sought opportunities to reduce cost
- Slashed machine tool costs by 15% by testing tool tips to determine best tool life and negotiating prices, while ensuring continuation of quality machining
- Slashed raw material (steel) cost by 23% through negotiating pricing and direct supply from steel mill.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers
- Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability
- Managed database of vendor details and pricing information to maintain organization.
Logistics Planner
Automotive Leather Company
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Manage end-to-end raw material planning and ordering, ensuring timely issuance to production line as per schedule
- Supervise team of 25 Material Preparation Workers, handled expediting, and oversaw goods receiving
- Oversee full inventory control and management, including production control and maintenance of work-in-progress inventory
- Implement FIFO management, maintain inventory at predetermined minimum balances, and conduct cycle counting for optimal control
- Engage Warehouse Management Implementation to enhance warehouse conditions.
- Analyzed customer requirements and provided customized logistics solutions
- Monitored performance of logistics operations to identify areas for improvement
Partner | Owner
Verster Safaris
07.2012 - 12.2014
- Execute marketing strategies across social media and hunting conventions in the USA, fostering connections with safari booking agents and corresponding with both booked and potential clients
- Establish effective liaisons with concession and landowners, meticulously planned hunting expeditions, and prioritized client relationships
- Ensure the successful bagging of intended species through professional guiding, contributing to overall hunting safari success.
Material and Production Planner
KLT Automotive and Tubular
07.2010 - 06.2012
- Raw Material Planning and Ordering.
- Monitoring of daily sales, ensure parts are dispatched on time.
- General Buying function.
- Responsible for New Projects.
- Responsible for Inventory Control.
- Achieved OTIF of 98.3%
- Developed, released and monitored daily schedules to foster on-time completion of finished products
- Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence
Materials Manager
Cummins Emission Solutions South Africa
02.2007 - 11.2009
- Managed Inbound Logistics
- Maintained Item Static Data
- Oversaw Material Requirements Planning to ensure plan fulfillment
- Directed Master Production Scheduling
- Preserved WIP inventory
- Handled Internal Logistics Transport
- Supervised operation and maintenance of 5 forklifts, two tow trucks, and tractor
- Ensured BOM accuracy and Costing
- Implemented efficient Shop Order reporting
- Controlled Inventory/Warehouse (FIFO)
- Performed Cycle Counting
- Procured items both locally and overseas as per company’s Purchasing Procedure/Policy: Denmark
- Executed full purchasing function
- Solicited Quotations
- Secured PPAP approval
- Achieved Cost reductions
- Applied VE/VA
- Coordinated Sales & Operations Planning
- Led Six Sigma Projects within Materials Department
- Collaborated with Project Engineers regarding part level changes and new project purchasing
- Prepared and controlled annual fixed cost budget
- Managed all MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operating Spares), all packaging, office supplies, and all Consumables, within budget
- Selected Vendors
- Monitored Supplier performance
- Partnered with Quality on Supplier development and alternative supplier development
- Addressed MRP exception messages; Expedite, Cancel or de-expedite
- Regulated Inventory at predetermined Min Balances and ensured balanced supply
- Enforced adherence to Health and Safety Regulations among personnel
- Introduced processes and diagrams for ISO 9002/TS 16949 system
- Managed Stock rotation and removal where and when necessary
- Incorporated Best Practices; MPS, SFC, MPC, Kanban
- Handled Labour Relations
- Conducted Quarterly Stock Takes
- Implemented WIP and Raw Material Cycle Counting
- Managed: Buyers (one)- Direct; Stores Controller (1); Material Planner (1) - Direct; Receiving Clerks (2); Material Line feeders (8) - Direct and 8 General Stores Personnel - Indirect
- Oversaw Finished Goods – Packaging operation move from Factory to Warehouse (cost-effectively and efficiently)
- Initiated introduction of third-party warehouse operation- Total Solution.
Purchasing and Logistics Manager
Autoliv Southern Africa
03.2006 - 02.2007
Logistics Manager
Feltex
11.2004 - 02.2006
Education
CSCP Certification -
Partial CPIM - undefined
SAPICS
Operations Management Diploma - undefined
Executive Education (PMS)
Stores and Warehousing Management Diploma - undefined
Institute of Vocational Studies
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Alberton Hoërskool
Skills
Strategic SourcingNegotiation ExpertiseSupplier Relationship Management (SRM)Cost AnalysisContract ManagementMarket ResearchProcurement Process ImprovementCross-functional CollaborationRisk ManagementData AnalysisMS ExcelMS WordMS PowerPointMS OutlookMS ProjectsSYSPROSAP – MMMS Dynamics - NavisionSAGE EvolutionPower QueryIntermediate SQL SkillsAttention to DetailAnalytical ThinkingAbility to Work Under PressureExcellent Communication SkillsDecision Making SkillsDeadline DrivenLeadership SkillsTeamworkTime ManagementSystematicInterpersonal SkillsOrganization SkillsCollaboration
Procurement
Product Sourcing
Cost Control
Effective Communication
Certification
Six Sigma
Accomplishments
- Successfully implemented a third-party warehouse operation, meeting W.I.N Project objectives by significantly reducing stock losses and achieving a 95% on-time delivery rate.
- Contributed to a notable financial turnaround for the SA Plant, transforming an R8 million loss into a R3 million profit within a year.
- Played a pivotal role in introducing processes and diagrams to ensure ISO 9002/TS 16949 system compliance.
Affiliations
Member of ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management)
Personal Information
Gender: Male
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Timeline
Procurement Administrator
AL-KO Vehicle Technology Africa (Pty) Ltd
03.2017 - Current
Logistics Planner
Automotive Leather Company
01.2015 - 11.2016
Partner | Owner
Verster Safaris
07.2012 - 12.2014
Material and Production Planner
KLT Automotive and Tubular
07.2010 - 06.2012
Materials Manager
Cummins Emission Solutions South Africa
02.2007 - 11.2009
Purchasing and Logistics Manager
Autoliv Southern Africa
03.2006 - 02.2007
Logistics Manager
Feltex
11.2004 - 02.2006
CSCP Certification -
Partial CPIM - undefined
SAPICS
Operations Management Diploma - undefined
Executive Education (PMS)
Stores and Warehousing Management Diploma - undefined
Institute of Vocational Studies
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Alberton Hoërskool