Setjama Bowale
PROCUREMENT PRACTITIONER
Pretoria
Summary
Highly skilled and detail-oriented Project manager in supply chain with excellent record of successful multi-tasking and customer service. Able to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently. Known for taking initiative and multitasking to accomplish team goals. Able to negotiate and problem solve quickly, accurately, and efficiently. Committed to quality and excellence through a diverse background including customer service, and procurement. With over 10 years of procurement experience. Procurement is a key strong hold in business experience. Proficient in Microsoft Applications such as, Word, Excel, & Power Point.
SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTITIONER
Highly skilled supply chain practitioner and have knowledge of the South African procurement legislations, PFMA, PPPFA, the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment legislation and have been involved in pursuing transformation objectives on manufacturing projects.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Commodity Buyer
GEW HENSOLDT
PRETORIA
02.2022 - Current
- Identified, researched and assessed quality of potential vendors.
- Reviewed proposals and contracts for compliance with specifications.
- Assembled specifications to obtain competitive bids for mechanical commodities and services.
- Monitored procurement department on efficiency of process and quality of goods delivered.
- Recommended award of purchase contracts for mechanical items.
- Verified deliveries and resolved discrepancies between order and shipment.
- Evaluated proposals from up to 3 vendors to determine most favorable option.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on apparel and accessories.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
Senior Project Manager Supply Chain
DENEL LAND SYSTEMS
PRETORIA
11.2015 - 01.2022
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
- Increased savings by 10 % on all procurement of goods
Education
MCIPS - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
CIPS
PRETORIA 01.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management
Vista University
PRETORIA 01.2006 - 01.2000
Skills
Sourcing Strategies
undefinedAffiliations
MEMBER OF CIPS= 005417412
references
Mrs Cynthia Minnaar
Line Manager
GEW HENSOLDT
Tel : 012 421 6557
Cell: 082 888 1972
Email : Cynthia.Minnaar@hensoldt.net
Mr Peter Velly Mmangoale
Senior Manager Supply Chain
Denel Land Systems incorporating Mechem
Tel : 012 620 3109
Cell: 082 883 5728
Email : petermm@dlsys.co.za
Timeline
Commodity Buyer
GEW HENSOLDT
02.2022 - Current
Senior Project Manager Supply Chain
DENEL LAND SYSTEMS
11.2015 - 01.2022
MCIPS - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
CIPS
01.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management
Vista University
01.2006 - 01.2000
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