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Monique Manuel

Procurement Officer
Cape Town

Summary

Hardworking Procurement professional with 15 years of experience maintaining vendor relationships to facilitate cost-effective and timely purchasing functions. Excellent negotiation and contract development skills with proficiency in SAP. Detail-oriented professional promoting expertise in supply chain planning. Confident Procurement Specialist knowledgeable in managing vendor relations, tracking products and the methods needed to obtain the best pricing. Dependable Procurement Specialist with a background in tracking products from vendor shipments to the consumer pipeline. Analytical performer with price dispute resolution experience. Considered an enthusiastic employee with great decision making skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Procurement Officer

University Of Cape Town
cape town
08.2018 - Current
  • Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
  • Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
  • Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
  • Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
  • Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
  • Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages, and cutting costs.
  • Maintained up-to-date database of suppliers, vendors and contracts to support accurate recordkeeping.
  • Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
  • Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.

Procurement Officer

University of Cape Town Department of Medicine
cape town
07.2007 - 06.2018
  • Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
  • Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
  • Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
  • Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
  • Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages, and cutting costs.
  • Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
  • Evaluated supplier performance and identified areas for improvement.
  • Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.

Education

Bachelors - Marketing And Business Management

Damelin
Cape Town , South Africa
02.2017 - 11.2022

No Degree - Purchasing Management

Damelin
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

No Degree - Fundamentals of Human Resources

Damelin
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

No Degree - Self Leadership

University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Supplier relationships

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Software

MS WORD

EXCEL

POWERPOINT

SAP

Work Availability

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Quote

Questions confine answers. When there are no longer questions, answers are no longer bound by them.
Lao Tzu

Additional Information

Contactable referees:

Susan Williams, Wellness Officer, Human Resources Department

University of Cape Town, Office: +27 21 650 4376, Email: susan.williams@uct.ac.za

Carol Hlela, Medical Specialist, Department of Medicine

University of Cape Town, Office: +27 74 172 4141 , Email: carol.hlela@uct.ac.za

Dr Dylan Barth, Senior Epidemiologist, WA Department of Health

Australian Government, Mobile: +61 423 931 149 ,Email:Dylan.barth@health.wa.gov.au

Timeline

Procurement Officer

University Of Cape Town
08.2018 - Current

Bachelors - Marketing And Business Management

Damelin
02.2017 - 11.2022

Procurement Officer

University of Cape Town Department of Medicine
07.2007 - 06.2018

No Degree - Purchasing Management

Damelin
04.2001 -

No Degree - Fundamentals of Human Resources

Damelin
04.2001 -

No Degree - Self Leadership

University of Cape Town
04.2001 -
Monique ManuelProcurement Officer