Nazlia Stemmet-Morulane
Johannesburg
Summary
I am a resolute Procurement Specialist with a strong background in FMCG, retail, oil & gas, and chemicals sectors. I possess easily transferable skill sets and have a record of cultivating cross-functional relationships within the supply chain. My expertise lies in contract management, negotiation, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management. 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.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Bridgestone EMIA
01.2022 - Current
- Established the Procurement Department within a new business unit
- Conduct continuous training for internal stakeholders in South Africa, Zambia, Eswatini, Botswana, and Namibia
- Successfully negotiated exclusive supply agreements with Indian and Chinese manufacturers, resulting in a 40% increase in turnover
- Reviewed and adapted global procurement policies and procedures to our retail business model while adhering to best practices
- Developed category strategies aligned with the business's growth plans, ensuring they remain adaptable to changing market dynamics
- Champion process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the procurement and supply chain function
- Identify and develop sources and contractual arrangements that meet current needs and align with the organization’s strategic goals
- Delegate projects to the procurement team to ensure purchase orders meet all requirements, including project time commitments, product quality, and pricing competitiveness
- Provide dedicated support to all Procurement team members, ensuring their effective performance, offering regular coaching, and fostering a culture of accountability
- Coordinate the Procurement team to seamlessly integrate with all other departments.
Procurement Lead
CJP Chemicals
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Achieved a 4-month inventory optimization initiative, successfully reducing the company's inventory levels from R320 million to the optimal R260 million
- Negotiated improved payment terms with principal vendors
- Developed strategic category plans for essential commodities
- Monitored and managed supplier performance, ensuring products met specifications and were delivered as scheduled
- Developed and improved supplier relationships, trade, and settlement terms
- Directed the sourcing process, ensuring the most appropriate supplier selection
- Developed category strategies aligned with the business's growth plans, ensuring they remain adaptable to changing market dynamics
- Demonstrated strong negotiation expertise and a consistent history of cultivating stakeholder confidence, assumed responsibility for projects, and achieved tangible outcomes
- Provided invaluable market insights in designated categories, actively pinpointing strategic prospects, and ensuring key stakeholders remained well-informed about evolving market dynamics and trends
- Identified and developed sources and contractual arrangements that meet current needs and align with the organisation's strategic goals
- Analysed historical spend data to support budget pricing calculations and effective sourcing strategies
- Formulated category strategies for managed spending, cultivated strategic partnerships with preferred vendors, and realized sustainable results that closely aligned with business objectives.
Contract Specialist Consultant
Sasol
11.2016 - 07.2018
- Developed the global staffing strategy for 2016 to 2020
- Executed the P2P process for every purchase order connected to the global staffing strategy, achieving a 97% on-time payment rate
- Negotiated and secured savings totalling USD 777,000 across various categories
- Carefully evaluated and selected suppliers while monitoring their performance against Service Level Agreements
- Demonstrated strong negotiation skills and a consistent record of earning stakeholder trust, taking ownership of initiatives, and delivering tangible results
- Led the creation, management, and communication of RFI, RFQ, and RFP documents, overseeing the tender process from initiation to techno-commercial evaluation, post-tender negotiations, contracting, purchase order issuance, and ensuring successful delivery
- Proficiently analysed supplier performance metrics systematically, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and delivery standards
- Drove category strategies for managed expenditures, nurturing strategic relationships with preferred vendors to achieve sustainable results aligned with business goals
- Conducted benchmarking studies to compare supplier performance against industry best practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing data-driven strategies for optimizing supplier partnerships
- Consistently met project delivery deadlines and exceeded production targets.
Manager
Tiklee
12.2013 - 10.2016
- Proactively detected and applied corrective actions to diminish supply chain variances and enhance procurement processes
- Formulated and executed strategic purchasing plans to guarantee a dependable supply chain
- Performed comprehensive analysis and assessment of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), supplier efficiency, and lead times, enhancing procurement performance and cost efficiency
- Established, monitored, and reported on pivotal metrics that accurately gauged the achievements and influence of cost-saving initiatives.
General Manager
Circle Way Trading 188
06.2008 - 12.2013
- Coordinated the start-up of multiple stores, generating a turnover exceeding R30 million
- Formulated and presented annual operating budgets to the Board of Directors for approval
- Ensured meticulous adherence to all customs regulations
- Directed the organization's operational, human resources, and procurement functions
- Demonstrated expertise in training, development, and coaching for a staff thirty-one
- Proficiently prioritized tasks to facilitate the on-time delivery of requirements and site launch dates
- Spearheaded the standardization of procurement processes, operational tools, operating standards, and supplier management activities to ensure uniformity and efficiency across the organization
- Efficiently project managed the opening of Mont Blanc Boutique, Pringle of Scotland, and confectionary stores before the 2010 World Cup
- Strong negotiation skills and a consistent record of earning stakeholder trust, taking ownership of initiatives, and delivering tangible results.
Education
BA Social Sciences -
University of Witwatersrand
International Diploma Procurement and Supply -
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
Certificate Supply Chain Management -
University of Cape Town
01.2018
Certificate Supply Chain Management for the Public Sector -
University of Pretoria
01.2017
Certificate Finance for Non-Financial Managers -
Gordon Institute of Business Science
01.2009
Diploma in Purchasing Management -
Varsity College
01.2008
Matric -
Garlandale Senior Secondary
01.1999
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Negotiation
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Contract Management
- Solution Mindset
- Agile
- Empathy & EQ
- Confident
- Effective Communication
- Persuasion Skills
- Purchase Order Creation
- Proficiency in SAP
Leadership Experience
Demonstrate strong leadership skills by offering substantial support to all Procurement team members, guiding them toward optimal performance through continuous coaching and cultivating a culture of accountability, effectively leading the team.
Region
Johannesburg
Proficient In
- Microsoft Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- ERP Technology (SAP)
Communication Skills
Demonstrate effective communication skills by seamlessly collaborating with cross-functional teams to proactively address sourcing requirements across various categories, offering essential support to enhance the company's profitability.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Bridgestone EMIA
01.2022 - Current
Procurement Lead
CJP Chemicals
04.2019 - 12.2021
Contract Specialist Consultant
Sasol
11.2016 - 07.2018
Manager
Tiklee
12.2013 - 10.2016
General Manager
Circle Way Trading 188
06.2008 - 12.2013
BA Social Sciences -
University of Witwatersrand
International Diploma Procurement and Supply -
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
Certificate Supply Chain Management -
University of Cape Town
Certificate Supply Chain Management for the Public Sector -
University of Pretoria
Certificate Finance for Non-Financial Managers -
Gordon Institute of Business Science
Diploma in Purchasing Management -
Varsity College
Matric -
Garlandale Senior Secondary
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