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
Supply chain management
Business development
Sales forecasting
Vendor management
Manufacturing experience
Cost reduction strategies
Ability to read and prepare technical drawings
In-depth technical understanding
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 -