Puseletso Sekhaolelo
Plant Buyer - Assistant Manager
Pretoria
Summary
Seasoned Buyer bringing in-depth retail and professional experience in diverse environments. First-rate planner, manager and communicator who is highly trained in purchasing, logistics and supply chain management. Proficient in managing purchasing needs in high-volume retail operations. Skilled research and forecasting abilities with strengths in communication, reporting and key relationship management. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability, leadership and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Possesses versatile skills in project management, procurement, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and initiative. Recognized for adding value and productive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Plant Buyer - Assistant Manager
Genpact SA
11.2023 - 7 2024
- Analyse low and medium value spot buys for PO < R200,000 that is not repetitive purchases
- Identify and escalate repetitive low & medium value spot buys to the Country Category Managers for strategic analysis and sourcing
- Search for potential suppliers within preferred supplier lists and identify additional suppliers if not on preferred supplier lists
- Conduct RFQ (negotiation, supplier selection) and support responding suppliers in case of commercial or system related issues
- Facilitate clarification of technical questions between internal stakeholders and suppliers where required
- For selected buys follow-up on technical evaluations with internal stakeholders to ensure timeliness of tendering process
- Execute negotiation, supplier selection and determine PO terms and conditions
- Update Free Text purchase requests to ensure all relevant info is in place in order business can make decision on approval
- Facilitate, manage, and escalate (where appropriate) queries and issues relating to the execution of spot buys to appropriate stakeholders and interfaces (global or regional) according to collaboration models
- Verify purchase request quality and correct buying channel for buy request
- Where routed from the helpdesk, resolve claims and issues with spot buys
- Manage requisition changes or close PO if no longer needed
- Manage PO changes: Upon supplier/user request to amend POs, follow up with user/supplier to determine feasibility; change/modify POs if needed
- If no resolution can be achieved escalate to team lead and other responsible persons using standard procedures.
Senior Technical Procurement & Logistics Officer
City of Tshwane
11.2019 - 09.2023
- Management of operation and maintenance of service infrastructure
- Ensuring effective and efficient service delivery at the regional level
- Evaluation and approval of new materials for use in service networks
- Manage the rendition of administrative maintenance operations
- Ensuring responses to meet customer needs
- Controlling and managing fleet and equipment allocated to function areas
- Facilitating budget allocation/spending for stock supplies and supplier services (Finance)
- Creation of POs, requisitions, and reservations
- Contract management verification processes
- Facilitating the process of RFQs (Request for quotations)
- Sourcing and Negotiation of suppliers (once-off/short-term supplies)
- Evaluation of supplier-related issues, invoicing, and performance reviews
- Annual SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) reviews & updates
- Overseeing administrative meetings and KPI reporting (Supervision)
- Facilitating OHS (Occupational Health and Safety) files for Contractors and audit preparations
- Creating and following up on vehicle and asset claims
- Closing, Capturing, and updating job tasks on IBIS and SAP
- Site visits and progress evaluation.
Logistics Controller
Servest Group
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Maintaining supplier performance database invoicing
- Purchase Order management reporting
- Creation of requisitions
- Receipting stock items
- Team KPI Reporting
- Stock Adjustments into respective stores
- Contributing to the administration of sales order records
- Pricing reviews and expediting on Inventory System
- Updating and compiling stock shortage reports for branches
- Evaluating sales back-order reports (Aging back-order clearances)
- Creating new codes for supplier items
- Stock transfers between branches
- Analysing price lists from Suppliers
- Process cheque requisition forms for different suppliers
- Warehouse stock counts/audit through management system.
Junior Buyer
Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Cleared commercial issues and weekly reports
- Cleared backorders on the system
- Analysed Business cases from suppliers
- Updated supplier performance report (Q1 Endorsement)
- Was responsible for the WIPS purchasing system and processes
- Raised purchase orders (POs)
- Managed new part creation in the PC2 system
- Facilitated communication between suppliers and the team
- Assisted with new packaging (CI)
- Was responsible for cost savings between Original Manufacturer (OE) and Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD)
- Managed supplier negotiations/evaluation for quotations (RFQs)
- Was responsible for part localisations for cost breakdown reviews
- Re-sourcing parts from different affiliates
- Participated in Supplier visits
- Creating package specification requests
- Rotated Position from Buyer: Logistics and Supply Analyst (Within above contract duration)
- Forecasting and placing orders on the Inventory system (PANDA)
- Was responsible for order reviews for monthly releases to suppliers
- Was responsible for individual KPI reporting/presentation
- Managed the expediting of inventory orders
- Was responsible for claims on shortages and damaged car parts
- Managed car rentals for dealerships
- Processed and exported Invoice approval
- Analysed and reviewed inventory holding
- Was responsible for forecasting and parts procurement for the production plant
- Managed warehouse binning and part releases.
Education
SECONDARY EDUCATION -
Flora Park Comprehensive High School
TERTIARY EDUCATION, National Diploma: Logistics - undefined
University of Johannesburg
TERTIARY EDUCATION, B - Tech. Degree in Logistics - undefined
University of Johannesburg
TERTIARY EDUCATION, BCom Honours: Supply Chain Management - undefined
MANCOSA
Skills
Supplier Relationship Management
Pricing negotiations
Vendor Relations
Purchase Order Management
Availability
1 Calendar month (Negotiable depending on expected start date)
Computer Systems Literacy
- Microsoft Office Package - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Microsoft D365 Finance & Operations, VDI
- Worldwide Integrated Purchasing System (WIPS)
- SAP Analysis
- SAP ERP
- CIRUS for Claims
- EProcurement
- IBIS system
- SAP CRM
- Ford Inventory System (PANDA)
- Share point Reporting Tool
- Sage ERP Inventory System (AccPac)
- Sage Inventory Advisor
Most Proficient Skills
- Team Supervision & Management skills
- Strong Customer Focus
- Negotiation skills
- Budget Management
- Reporting & Networking ability skills
- Team Player
- Meeting Deadlines
- Decision Making
- Coordinating & Organising skills
- Creative skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Planning & Facilitating
- Tutoring and Coaching
- Presentation & Public speaking skills
- Leadership skills
- Analytical skills
- Research skills
- Administrative skills
Firstnames
Puseletso Sarah
Demographics
African Female
Personal Information
ID Number: 9209170684086
Timeline
Senior Plant Buyer - Assistant Manager
Genpact SA
11.2023 - 7 2024
Senior Technical Procurement & Logistics Officer
City of Tshwane
11.2019 - 09.2023
Logistics Controller
Servest Group
03.2018 - 10.2019
Junior Buyer
Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant
02.2016 - 02.2018
SECONDARY EDUCATION -
Flora Park Comprehensive High School
TERTIARY EDUCATION, National Diploma: Logistics - undefined
University of Johannesburg
TERTIARY EDUCATION, B - Tech. Degree in Logistics - undefined
University of Johannesburg
TERTIARY EDUCATION, BCom Honours: Supply Chain Management - undefined
MANCOSA
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