MOTUKU LUCAS NKGODI
Junior Procurement Practitioner
Pretoria
Summary
I am a dedicated and an assertive professional who has an excellent understanding and experience of public legislative in procurement and supply chain management.
Successful at building immediate rapport with stakeholders, clients and suppliers establishing long term relationships built on trust, quality and knowledgeable service.
My experience varies from being messenger driver to Junior Procurement Practitioner, and now I would like to take my career to the next level by becoming a Procurement specialist.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Junior Procurement Practitioner
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
03.2018
- Managee procurement transactional services ensuring reduction in purchase order cycle times and tracking supplier performance against targets
- Assess and implement automation of processes to improve service delivery
- Expedite orders to monitor quality, on time deliveries, preferential procurement, and savings
- Ensure effective and timely response to user calls related to orders and deliveries
- Ensure Procurement portfolio’s compliance with CSIR policies, procedures and IT standards focusing on standardization of processes
- Keep abreast with business systems and new developments
- Manage procurement activities throughout purchasing and supply chain.
- Ensure that purchasing activities are provided in a fair, equitable, transparent, cost effective, efficient, and effective manner
- Ensure buying activities support CSIR’s supplier contracts and that the organization’s strategic interests are considered in such relationships.
- Create cost savings opportunities from bulk buying, proper contract management, pooling of efforts and economies of scale
- Accurate and timeous reporting of relevant management information
- Source suppliers that meet CSIR procurement criteria and ensure compliance to the CSIR’s B-BBEE policy and programme.
- Maximized resource utilization through careful inventory management, reducing waste while maintaining adequate supply levels
- Implemented innovative strategies to address non-compliance issues among suppliers effectively increasing quality in service delivery.
- Served as a mentor to new practitioners, providing guidance on best practices, procurement skills, and professional development.
Procurement Intern
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Performed all major procurement transactions for Business units (Including CAPEX and OPEX procurement)
- Assisted with procurement plan for allocated business units
- Compiled tender evaluation report for Management review and consideration
- Processed of purchase requisitions and order on the EFP systems
- Advised and guided business units on the correct procurement procedures and policies
- Liaised with internal and external clients
- Negotiated discounts with suppliers
- Expediting of purchase orders and supplier payment queries
- Managed and maintained supplier relationships.
- Participated in the development of sourcing strategies that aligned with business goals and minimized supply chain risks
- Ensured data accuracy within the procurement system by regularly updating vendor information, contract details, and pricing agreements
Messenger/Driver
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
03.2015 - 03.2018
- Parcel collection from suppliers
- Transported delegates to various destination
- Receipted invoices on e-procurement
- Processed of purchase requisitions and orders on e-procurement
- Source and obtain quotations from suppliers
- Prepared monthly journals
- Ensured vehicle logbook and check list is up to date.
Truck Driver/Dispatcher/Acting Transport Manager
Eersterust Meat Traders
01.2002 - 12.2014
- Delivered goods to prescribed destination
- Ensured that goods get to the destination in a satisfactory manner and on time
- Records keeping
- Counted stock
- Dispatching
- Any ad-hoc duties given
- Liaising with suppliers and clients
- Truck maintenance (Ensuring that trucks are cleaned, reporting any mechanical faults, booking trucks for service, and ensuring that trucks are road worthy).
Education
Purchasing
Vaal University of Technology
Van Der Bijl Park 02.2000 - 03.2008
Business Studies
Ngwanakwena Secondary School
Limpopo 02.2000 - 03.2008
Skills
Negotiation Skills
undefinedReferences
- Maeta Thobane, Div/Port Procurement Manager, Strategic Procurement Services, +27(012) 841 2752
- Kamogelo Rathebe, Senior Procurement Specialist, Financial Intelligent, +27 (0)12 641 6018
- Rian Wathen, Director, Eersterust Meat Traders, +27 (0)12 803 8373/806 8006, +27 (0)82 903 4736
Hobbies
I enjoy Dj 'ng at events on my spare time, travelling and learning new things.
Timeline
Junior Procurement Practitioner
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
03.2018
Procurement Intern
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
03.2018 - 03.2020
Messenger/Driver
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
03.2015 - 03.2018
Truck Driver/Dispatcher/Acting Transport Manager
Eersterust Meat Traders
01.2002 - 12.2014
Purchasing
Vaal University of Technology
02.2000 - 03.2008
Business Studies
Ngwanakwena Secondary School
02.2000 - 03.2008
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