Nonhle Dumsile Mhlongo
Supplier Quality Assurance Officer
Secunda,MP
Summary
I am a qualified professional holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Quality Management and a B-Tech in Logistics Management. With a robust background in purchasing and supply chain management, I currently serve as a Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Officer, overseeing both raw materials and packaging since 2021. In this capacity, I support senior management in quality assurance, supplier audits, risk assessments, and other supplier-related quality activities.
My experience includes collaborating with senior business leaders in the procurement of consumable goods, raw materials, and packaging. I am adept at managing internal and external communications and have a proven track record of delivering consistent, high-quality results in challenging and high-pressure environments. Highly organized and efficient, I am open to travel and relocation opportunities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Supplier Quality Assurance Officer
Royal Canin
01.2021 - Current
- Responsible for Raw materials and Packaging Quality
- Manage the Non-Conformances of raw materials & Packaging and follow up on CAPA
- Scheduling supplier audits, conducting audits and prepare audits reports
- Leading and preparation of Material Risks Assessment
- Conduct Quality synthesis & Reviewing Supplier Evaluation on timely basis
- Support Regulatory & Trade compliance
- Development of suppliers and ensuring that they meet business quality standards
- Supporting local supplier development
- Reporting periodically on KPI;s such as Total Conformity Index(TCI) for both Raw Materials & packs
- Developing, maintaining and controlling of Quality management systems
- Analyzing Data and providing insight to support continuous improvement and development
- Working closely with Regulatory affairs to ensure regulatory compliance of all Raw materials and Packaging
- Creation and updating of product specification and communicating it to relevant parties
- Conducting Root cause analysis, Corrective action and Preventative action when there is a Non-conformance
Purchasing Officer
Royal Canin
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Managed and leveraged suppliers to deliver value to the business.
- Overseeing the stock replenishment and store functions.
- Supported and tracked the implementation of supplier partnership process improvement
- Continuously monitored market demand and supply for required products
- Negotiating with suppliers to get the product at the best price.
- Creation of procurement contracts with suppliers as per future demand.
- Aligning with sales/production about their requirements
- Reporting monthly updates to Logistics and Commercial Director.
- Estimating future buying needs for the company
- Followed up on the buying process and provide updates on the status
- Leading supplier bidding process and assessing suppliers in terms of quality, cost and product availability for different suppliers and made buying decision
- Developing and maintaining a buying database
- Checking and verified all required specifications of purchased products with support of the SQA Officer
- Driving Do it Best (DIB) project by ensuring that the company obtains quality products at an affordable price.
Junior Buyer
Royal Canin
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Implementing and optimizing procurement budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and
financial efficiency. - Implementing cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high-quality standards in
Consumable procurement. - Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand end-user requirements and
preferences. - Streamlining and enhancing the procurement process for Consumables, ensuring
efficiency and compliance. - Implement procurement strategies that align with overall business objectives.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, market dynamics, and advancements and prices
changes in Consumable procurement. - Achieve targeted cost savings in Consumable procurement through negotiation
and strategic sourcing. - Monitor and enhance supplier relationships to ensure timely deliveries and high-
quality products. - Implement improvements in the procurement process to enhance efficiency and
reduce lead times. - Generate reports for management on stock levels, purchasing activities, and cost
analysis. - Follow-up on quotes, back orders, pricing requests daily.
- Raising purchase requisitions > purchase orders > goods receipt, ensuring the documents are correctly processed and approved.
- Estimating and establish budgets for purchases.
- Maintaining purchase records and other important data
- Negotiating pricing and supply contracts.
- Complete all supplier credit application forms and obtain all supporting
documentation.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Quality Management
University of Johannesburg
01.2024 - 12.2024
B-Tech - B-Tech Logistics Management
Vaal University of Technology
01.2018 - 12.2018
National Diploma - Logistics Management
Vaal University of Technology
07.2015 - 06.2016
Matric - Physical science, Mathematics, Agricultural Science, Computer Application Technology, IsiZulu (Home Language), English (First Additional Language), Life Orientation
Silethukukhanya High School
Mtubatuba, KZN 01.2011 - 12.2011
Skills
Supplier quality assurance
Certification
Auditor/ Lead Auditor Course
First Names
Nonhle Dumsile
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9302030814082
- Date of Birth: 02/03/93
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: African
- Driving License: Code C1 (code 10, 2017)
References
Name: Mrs Kim Meiring
Role: Commercial Director
Company: Royal Canin
Relationship: Line Manager
Contact: 0798714453
Name: Mr Phaphama Malashe
Role: Purchasing Manager
Company: Royal Canin
Relationship: Colegue
Contact: 0661209636
Timeline
Post Graduate Diploma - Quality Management
University of Johannesburg
01.2024 - 12.2024
Supplier Quality Assurance Officer
Royal Canin
01.2021 - Current
Purchasing Officer
Royal Canin
01.2018 - 12.2020
B-Tech - B-Tech Logistics Management
Vaal University of Technology
01.2018 - 12.2018
Junior Buyer
Royal Canin
01.2017 - 12.2017
National Diploma - Logistics Management
Vaal University of Technology
07.2015 - 06.2016
Matric - Physical science, Mathematics, Agricultural Science, Computer Application Technology, IsiZulu (Home Language), English (First Additional Language), Life Orientation
Silethukukhanya High School
01.2011 - 12.2011
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