Petro Du Plessis
Management
Rustenburg
Summary
Proactive Purchasing Manager helping businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing and value assessment to form best overall strategy for long-term gain. Manages purchasing budget to determine feasibility of contracts and exceed savings goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Procurement Manager
Venwood & Baker Electrical
Rustenburg
10.2019 - Current
- Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
- Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
- Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Completed monthly profit and loss performance reports.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
Personal Assistant
Onsite Consultants
Pretoria
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
- Attended meetings, took notes and tracked action items.
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
- Coordinated international and domestic travel logistics including flight itineraries, hotel reservations and car services.
- Answered phone calls and addressed customer questions and concerns to promote satisfaction and continued business.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
Debtors Clerk
Venwood & Baker Electrical
Rustenburg
03.2009 - 06.2016
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Collaborated with other departments and contractors to access all necessary information and expertise to create comprehensive estimates.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
- Issued invoices and followed up on outstanding payments to remind clients to pay on time.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Edited documents to keep company materials free of grammar errors.
- Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
- Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
- Created and maintained detailed records of all office activities.
Data Capturer
Eezy bond
Rustenburg
02.2005 - 02.2009
- Built and maintained tracking databases for variety of measuring aspects.
- Entered client information into databases quickly and with minimal errors.
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence, and creating reports.
- Evaluated source documents to locate needed information.
- Verified accuracy and validity of data entered in databases
- Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.
- Obtained scanned records and uploaded into database.
- Coded and processed applications into required electronic formats.
- Sent completed entries for evaluation and final approval.
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rustenburg High School
Rustenburg. South Africa 01.1998 - 11.1998
Diploma - Business Financial Management Accounting
Oxbridge Academy
Rustenburg, South Africa 05.2023 - Current
Diploma - Bookkeeping & Accounting
IQ Academy
Rustenburg,South Africa 05.2023 - 10.2023
Skills
Account management
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Diploma - Business Financial Management Accounting
Oxbridge Academy
05.2023 - Current
Diploma - Bookkeeping & Accounting
IQ Academy
05.2023 - 10.2023
Procurement Manager
Venwood & Baker Electrical
10.2019 - Current
Personal Assistant
Onsite Consultants
07.2017 - 09.2019
Debtors Clerk
Venwood & Baker Electrical
03.2009 - 06.2016
Data Capturer
Eezy bond
02.2005 - 02.2009
High School Diploma -
Rustenburg High School
01.1998 - 11.1998
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