Sboniso Manqele

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for technical services and shutdown-related commodities.
• Perform market analysis to identify savings, supply trends, and innovation opportunities.
• Align procurement with business unit objectives and ensure delivery on category plans.
• Ensure alignment with B-BBEE, localisation, and sustainability goals.

• Draft, review, and negotiate supply and service contracts (e.g. NEC, JBCC, EPC).
• Ensure contracts comply with procurement policies and LOA (Limits of Authority).
• Manage lifecycle: extensions, escalations, and price adjustment clauses (CPI, SEIFSA, etc.).
• Collaborate with Legal for contract risk mitigation and governance alignment.

• Lead supplier onboarding, performance reviews, and development plans.
• Build strong internal relationships with Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, and Legal.
• Facilitate alignment meetings between users and vendors to optimise service delivery.
• Ensure fair allocation of services during shutdown, balancing local and experienced suppliers.

• Lead execution of technical procurement, PR/PO processing, and vendor scheduling.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and benchmark rates for shutdown and engineering services.
• Track spend performance, delivery milestones, and post-shutdown evaluations.
• Leverage SAP, Ariba, and M-Files for effective tracking and visibility.

• Identify and mitigate risks related to supplier performance, safety, quality, or delivery.
• Apply risk registers for high-impact contracts and services.
• Support audit readiness and internal controls, ensuring traceability in sourcing decisions.
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance, regulatory laws, and shutdown protocols.

• Use SAP, Ariba, M-Files, and Excel for procurement dashboards and shutdown tracking.
• Create monthly reports on spend vs budget, vendor scorecards, and shutdown performance.
• Present data to cross-functional teams and provide procurement insights to leadership.

• Track procurement spend and cost recovery within allocated budgets.
• Flag variances, manage escalation claims, and negotiate savings through contract terms.
• Collaborate with Finance to improve cash flow through payment term alignment and milestone-based invoicing.

• Lead procurement planning and execution for annual shutdown and technical projects.
• Coordinate supplier delivery schedules, labour plans, and site access logistics.
• Split and manage high-risk or high-volume scopes across multiple vendors.
• Align project procurement timelines with critical path to avoid delays.

• Provide procurement leadership across shutdown planning, technical sourcing, and project teams.
• Represent Procurement in site meetings, award committees, and cross-functional steering groups.
• Mentor junior team members on compliance, sourcing strategy, and supplier engagement.
• Take ownership of complex, high-value negotiations and drive accountability in vendor delivery.
• Support enterprise & supplier development (ESD) initiatives and champion localisation strategy.

• Maintain supplier and contract data in SAP and M-Files.
• Streamline PR/PO cycles and escalate blockages to ensure service continuity.
• Identify process inefficiencies and propose improvements to optimise procurement execution.
• Drive digital transformation through adoption of procurement technology.

• Lead strategic sourcing for tactical and non-category managed commodities.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with supply market dynamics and business needs.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis, TCO evaluation, and risk assessments to inform decisions.
• Benchmark suppliers and identify opportunities for longer-term agreements.

• Maintain and develop a robust supplier base that aligns with B-BBEE and localisation goals.
• Identify and mentor ESD suppliers, promoting participation in tenders and development plans.
• Evaluate supplier performance using KPIs (delivery, quality, pricing, responsiveness).
• Conduct supplier audits and implement corrective actions.

• Draft and conclude contracts and SLAs for tactical and operational goods/services.
• Negotiate commercial terms for short (1-year) and medium-term (3-year) contracts.
• Work closely with Legal on terms and conditions for high-risk or high-value contracts.
• Maintain SAP contract pricing and manage contract lifecycle, renewals, and expiry triggers.

• Track and report procurement savings vs targets.
• Lead working capital initiatives (e.g., payment term negotiations, inventory reduction).
• Compile motivation for deviations from standard terms, price changes, and urgent buys.
• Monitor cost trends and market indices (e.g., steel, fuel, CPI, SEIFSA) to drive negotiation.

• Leverage SAP for PR/PO processing, vendor data, and contract management.
• Ensure vendor master data is maintained, updated, and compliant.
• Produce monthly spend reports, variance reports, and material cost analysis.
• Manage one-time vendors, consignment stock, and system pricing updates.

• Partner with internal stakeholders (production, engineering, finance, etc.) to define scope.
• Assist with capital project procurement and urgent operational buys.
• Guide end users on procurement processes and PR/PO workflows.
• Represent procurement in site meetings, budget sessions, and project reviews.

• Ensure all procurement activity complies with company policy and audit requirements.
• Highlight risks, escalate supplier non-performance, and manage incident reports.
• Support internal and external audit readiness, ensuring documentation traceability.
• Adhere to safety standards and promote clean, compliant procurement practices.

• Compile operational reports (monthly/quarterly/annual) on category performance.
• Track price movements, update internal customers on commodity cost drivers.
• Provide input into the budgeting process (Pulp, Ligno Boms, variable/fixed budgets).
• Collaborate with costing teams for budget alignment and spend forecasting.

• Participate in redundant spares management, by-product sales, and consignment tracking.
• Implement local logistics touchpoints for supplier coordination.
• Support logistics team in material delivery, storage, and expediting delays.

• Mentor junior procurement officers and operational buyers in best practices.
• Lead sourcing efforts in multi-functional teams (regional/global).
• Represent Procurement in cross-functional planning meetings.
• Drive performance culture by aligning team objectives with regional strategy.
• Ensure alignment with Sappi’s BBBEE and Preferential Procurement strategy.

1. Medicines Pricing & Dispensing Oversight
Recommend appropriate dispensing fees for pharmacists and licensed dispensers (Section 22C(1)(a)) and fees for Schedule 0 medicines across wholesalers and distributors.

2. Legislative Compliance & Exemption Advisory
Provide guidance on the exemption of medicines from Sections 22G and 18A under Section 36(2) of the Medicines Act and ensure alignment with national policy and legal frameworks.

3. International Benchmarking & Economic Evaluation
Recommend methods for implementing international reference pricing and pharmaco-economic evaluation strategies for medicine pricing.

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Sector Research
Conduct research on health economics and medicine pricing topics; engage with healthcare, regulatory, and pharmaceutical stakeholders to inform national decisions.

5. Meeting Attendance & Strategic Input
Participate in 1–5 committee meetings per month (virtual or face-to-face); review documentation, contribute insights, and support strategy execution.

6. Confidentiality, Ethics & Compliance
Adhere to the Code of Conduct; declare conflicts of interest and protect confidential information aligned with government protocols.

7. Supply Chain & Procurement Support
Provide support on procurement, logistics, and the broader pharmaceutical supply chain strategy as it relates to transparent pricing and distribution.

8. Policy Implementation & Advisory
Recommend and contribute to the development and execution of policies related to the Single Exit Price (SEP), procurement, and logistics within the private sector (excluding state purchases).

9. Transparent Pricing System (TPS) Support
Contribute technical and regulatory input to ensure the TPS is implemented effectively and fairly across the pharmaceutical sector in South Africa.

10. Administrative & Reporting Functions
Produce technical reports, track pricing interventions, and support the administrative needs of the board through structured documentation and research-backed proposals.

• Support the sourcing and procurement of capital equipment, plant upgrades, and infrastructure development
• Collaborate with Engineering and Projects to develop specifications, budgets, and procurement schedules
• Support project planning, execution, and delivery within budget and timeline

• Identify and evaluate CAPEX vendors through RFQ/RFP processes
• Conduct commercial negotiations, payment terms, and Incoterms for imported equipment
• Perform value analysis and total cost of ownership (TCO) comparisons

• Draft, review, and finalize capital equipment purchase agreements
• Ensure compliance with company legal, risk, and governance frameworks
• Monitor warranties, delivery milestones, and penalties

• Conduct technical bid evaluations with Engineering teams
• Coordinate clarification meetings, FAT inspections, and pre-shipment audits
• Review technical datasheets, drawings, and P&IDs for CAPEX-related procurement

• Align procurement with project timelines and milestones
• Track deliveries, installation readiness, and supplier performance
• Mitigate risks and manage change orders or scope deviations

• Adhere to internal CAPEX approval workflows and Limit of Authority thresholds
• Ensure all sourcing is in line with Capex SOPs, Delegation of Authority, and Procurement Policy
• Maintain accurate documentation for audit and compliance purposes

• Act as procurement lead for CAPEX project steering committees
• Engage with Legal, Finance, Engineering, Operations, and ESD offices
• Support communication between cross-functional teams and external suppliers

• Create POs and monitor deliveries using SAP/MM (ME21N, ME2N, ME3M)
• Track PO status, GRN, and invoice matching
• Maintain master data and contract pricing

• Identify CAPEX procurement risks (delivery, FX exposure, duties, etc.)
• Ensure cost estimates are aligned to market benchmarks and budgets
• Maintain Capex savings tracker and procurement log

• Prepare weekly/monthly dashboards and capex commitment reports
• Present procurement strategies to internal stakeholders and senior management

• Convert approved purchase requisitions into purchase orders
• Ensure correct vendor selection, pricing, and delivery dates
• Resolve any issues related to PR completeness or incorrect coding

• Liaise with vendors regarding lead times, quotations, and deliveries
• Follow up on open orders and confirm shipment/delivery dates
• Address supplier queries and escalate where needed

• Create and update POs in SAP (or relevant ERP system)
• Monitor PO status reports and delivery notes
• Ensure accurate records for audit and compliance

• Assist senior buyers with RFQ and tender processes
• Collect and compare supplier quotations
• Compile basic commercial evaluations and summary sheets

• Maintain proper documentation of procurement transactions
• File copies of contracts, POs, supplier forms, and invoices
• Assist with internal procurement audits and compliance checks

• Update price lists and maintain pricing accuracy
• Track basic spend trends and assist with variance reporting
• Maintain supplier catalogues and product lists

• Assist in collecting necessary KYC and compliance documents
• Request B-BBEE certificates and tax clearance documents
• Help maintain the supplier master data

• Prepare and distribute weekly procurement status reports
• Support monthly reporting on order volumes and supplier performance
• Maintain logs for non-compliant transactions or manual POs

• Ensure that purchases are made in line with company procurement policy
• Escalate any policy deviations or emergency purchases for approval
• Assist in ensuring adherence to internal controls

• Support Procurement team with scheduling meetings and supplier engagements
• Assist with minutes of meetings and document reviews
• Provide ad hoc administrative support to buyers and category leads

• Assist the Procurement team with daily sourcing and purchasing activities
• Help raise and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders
• Support vendor communication and basic follow-ups

• Capture procurement data accurately on SAP/ERP system
• Maintain filing and archiving of procurement records and contracts
• Ensure all documentation was complete and compliant with internal policies

• Collect and verify supplier documentation such as B-BBEE certificates and banking details
• Update supplier records and assist in onboarding of new vendors
• Liaise with suppliers on delivery timelines and queries

• Assist in collecting quotes from suppliers for goods/services
• Perform basic price comparison exercises and compiled summary sheets
• Research new suppliers and local sourcing opportunities

• Gain understanding of procurement policies and standard operating procedures
• Ensure transactions followed prescribed procurement processes
• Escalate any policy deviations or irregularities for review

• Help compile RFQs and tender documentation
• Capture and file supplier responses
• Support logistics for bid evaluation and adjudication meetings

• Assist in preparing basic procurement reports and dashboards
• Provide regular updates on open orders and delayed items
• Share learnings and improvement suggestions during intern review meetings

• Work alongside Finance, Logistics, and End-Users for full procurement lifecycle understanding
• Supported cross-functional meetings and captured minutes or follow-up actions

• Attend procurement workshops and system training sessions
• Demonstrate eagerness to learn SAP MM, procurement systems, and policies
• Took initiative to understand the end-to-end supply chain

• Provide general admin support to the Procurement team
• Maintain stationery and PPE procurement requests
• Assist with onboarding packs, procurement SOPs, and event coordination