Mpendulo Maxwell Ntshangase
Midrand,Gauteng
Summary
Results-driven Project Procurement Specialist and Project Controller with strong experience in procurement coordination, supplier management, and project purchasing processes. Skilled in managing RFQs, purchase orders, stock transfer orders, and supplier negotiations while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and project timelines. Proficient in SAP, order tracking, and procurement reporting, with a proven ability to coordinate with project managers, logistics teams, and suppliers to ensure efficient project execution and timely delivery of materials.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
SAP Transactional Operator
Metso South Africa
Centurion, Gauteng
2025.05 - Current
- Manage SAP project creation, maintenance, and updates, including project structures (WBS), network activities, and cost allocations.
- Prepare and issue Sales Order Confirmations to customers, ensuring order accuracy and timely communication.
- Process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, goods receipts, and service entries in SAP accurately and within required timelines.
- Generate outbound deliveries and coordinate dispatch documentation within SAP.
- Ensure all SAP transactions comply with internal governance policies, financial controls, and audit requirements.
- Monitor project costs, commitments, and variances, identifying and escalating potential risks or discrepancies.
- Track invoice progress, resolve discrepancies, and support vendor payment processing.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to ensure vendor information, quotations, and delivery lead times are accurately reflected in SAP.
- Provide SAP support to project teams, including navigation assistance, troubleshooting, and process guidance.
Minerals Project Procurement Specialist
Metso South Africa
Centurion, Gauteng
2022.03 - Current
- Source and request supplier quotations (RFQs), evaluating pricing, delivery timelines, and supplier capabilities.
- Negotiate purchase terms, pricing agreements, and delivery conditions with vendors to achieve cost-effective procurement solutions.
- Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) for project materials and services, ensuring accuracy and compliance with procurement procedures.
- Prepare and issue Stock Transfer Orders (STOs) to facilitate the movement of materials between company sites or warehouses.
- Create outbound deliveries linked to STOs, coordinating dispatch and delivery schedules with logistics teams.
- Monitor supplier performance, addressing delivery delays, quality concerns, and service issues to maintain reliable supply chains.
- Inspect and evaluate quality of purchased materials, resolving discrepancies and non-conformance issues with vendors.
- Keep Project Managers informed on procurement progress, including order status, delivery schedules, and potential risks.
- Identify and evaluate qualified suppliers, maintaining strong vendor relationships to support project requirements.
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation, including purchase orders, contracts, supplier records, and transaction histories.
- Coordinate closely with supply chain, logistics, and warehouse teams to ensure materials are delivered according to project timelines.
- Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes, resolving discrepancies with finance and suppliers.
- Support cost control initiatives by identifying opportunities for cost savings and procurement efficiencies.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, financial controls, and audit requirements.
- Maintain supplier databases and procurement tracking reports for internal reporting and performance evaluation.
Procurement administrator
THALES SOUTH AFRICA (Proprietary) LIMITED
Longmeadow, Gauteng
2020.03 - 2022.02
- Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) for project materials and services, ensuring accuracy and compliance with procurement procedures.
- Audit and maintain supplier records in SAP Business ByDesign, ensuring supplier contact details, documentation, and compliance information are accurate and up to date.
- Create and maintain new supplier profiles in SAP Business ByDesign, ensuring all required documentation is captured.
- Monitored supplier performance through regular audits for continual improvement in service quality.
- Developed vendor relationships for improved product quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Monitor open Purchase Order (PO) reports, tracking supplier delivery timelines and following up on Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) updates.
- Support BBBEE compliance requirements by maintaining supplier BBBEE certificates and affidavits for local suppliers.
Education
Financial Management - Accounting & Finance
Tshwane North College
Pretoria, Gauteng 2015.01 - 2017.06
Skills
- SAP / ERP Procurement Systems
- Invoice Verification & Payment Support
- Project Procurement Management
- Supplier Sourcing & Vendor Evaluation
- Supplier Negotiation & Contract Management
- Logistics & Delivery Coordination
- Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft power BI
Accomplishments
Received the Top Performance Award in Procurement (2025) for exceptional performance in managing procurement processes, supplier coordination, and ensuring timely project material delivery.
References
Anthea Adonis
Head of Procurement -Minerals MIN Procurement Africa
Chris van Heerden
Head of SVS Project Coordination - MA AFR SVS Projects
Timeline
SAP Transactional Operator
Metso South Africa
2025.05 - Current
Minerals Project Procurement Specialist
Metso South Africa
2022.03 - Current
Procurement administrator
THALES SOUTH AFRICA (Proprietary) LIMITED
2020.03 - 2022.02
Financial Management - Accounting & Finance
Tshwane North College
2015.01 - 2017.06