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Mirielle Witlouw

Procurement Officer
Benoni,GP

Summary

Results-driven administrative professional with strong focus on team collaboration and organizational efficiency. Adept at managing operations, optimizing workflows, and ensuring high standards of performance. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability and commitment to achieving impactful outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Administrative Head

K&m Construction
06.2024 - Current
  • Created budget plans to find ways to reduce costs and monitor flow of money.
  • Improved office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
  • Planned and scheduled office meetings, interviews, orientations, and training sessions.
  • Vendor Sourcing and Negotiating.
  • Cost control and budget adherence.
  • Contract Management.
  • CRM Management - Sage.
  • Performance Tracking

Customer Sales Representative

Servochem
05.2022 - 06.2024
  • Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients through attentive service, leading to repeat business and referrals.
  • Improved sales revenue with effective communication of product features, benefits, and promotions.
  • Emphasized product specifications to meet customer needs.
  • Acquired knowledge of the chemical composition and properties of specific binders, pigments, additives, and solvents, their functions, and their interactions within various paint formulations.
  • Applying for chemical permits for exports.


CNC Machine Operator

Triple C Engineering
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Learned and followed safety procedures to keep machines operated safely and prevent accidents.
  • Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
  • Improved workplace safety, conducting regular inspections and promptly addressing any hazards or mechanical issues.
  • Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
  • Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
  • Input instructions to program CNC machines to control machine movement and produce parts to specification.

Purchaser

Hilmax Engineering SA
08.2020 - 10.2021
  • Negotiated with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
  • Checked items received against items ordered by verifying receipts.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Improved supplier relationships, resulting in better product quality and delivery times.
  • Prepared purchase orders using ERP systems, ensuring accurate data entry and timely communication with suppliers.
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
  • Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection, and price.

Telesales Co-ordinator Local and Export

Cure Chem
09.2019 - 08.2020
  • Consumer/client liaison
  • Achievement of sales targets
  • Co-ordination with different departments to ensure smooth sales operations.
  • Application of permits for exporting chemicals

Procurement Admin Assistant

Cure Chem
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Processing purchase orders on SAP
  • Exporting the open purchase order report to Excel and refining the report to send out to relevant branches.
  • Documentation flow for the import process, which includes the IMC and GIT.
  • Telex procedure
  • Summary of the import/export process.
  • Applying for export permits for materials.
  • Editing the supplier price comparison spreadsheet.
  • Loading purchase orders, as well as pro forma invoices, on the Curechem IMC tracking website.

Buyer

Cor-Tech Engineering
09.2017 - 12.2018
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.

Education

Apprenticeship - Toolmaking

Denel Aviation
Bonaero Park, South Africa
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Boksburg High School
Boksburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Office administration

Timeline

Administrative Head

K&m Construction
06.2024 - Current

Customer Sales Representative

Servochem
05.2022 - 06.2024

CNC Machine Operator

Triple C Engineering
02.2022 - 05.2022

Purchaser

Hilmax Engineering SA
08.2020 - 10.2021

Telesales Co-ordinator Local and Export

Cure Chem
09.2019 - 08.2020

Procurement Admin Assistant

Cure Chem
07.2019 - 08.2019

Buyer

Cor-Tech Engineering
09.2017 - 12.2018

Apprenticeship - Toolmaking

Denel Aviation
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Boksburg High School
04.2001 -

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