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Shane Dorasamy (MCIPS)
Procurement Professional
Edenvale
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management. Proactive procurement professional 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.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Group Procurement Manager
Interwaste (PTY) LTD
Germiston
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
- Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
- Enhanced supplier diversity by expanding vendor selection criteria to include minority-owned businesses.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Promoted sustainable practices within organization's supply chain by partnering with eco-friendly suppliers.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Assessed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
- Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives within procurement function by identifying areas for optimization and proposing actionable recommendations.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Managed supplier database of 1500 suppliers.
- Cost savings achieved in year 1 R2million
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management
Procurement Manager
Waco Africa (PTY) LTD
Elandsfontein, South Africa
02.2010 - 10.2022
- Led cross-functional teams in development of procurement strategies for major projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Oversaw contract administration activities, including drafting agreements, negotiating terms, managing renewals, and addressing disputes or discrepancies as needed.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
- Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders.
- Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Managed a team of procurement professionals, fostering collaboration and teamwork to achieve organizational goals.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Conducted thorough supplier evaluations, selecting vendors based on quality, price, reliability, and commitment to sustainability initiatives.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Enhanced supplier diversity by expanding vendor selection criteria to include minority-owned businesses.
- Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
- Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
- Implemented risk management strategies within supply chain process to mitigate potential disruptions from external factors such as fluctuating markets or natural disasters.
- Spearheaded change management initiatives within procurement department, leading to improved agility and responsiveness in meeting business needs.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives within procurement function by identifying areas for optimization and proposing actionable recommendations.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
- Assessed market trends to identify new suppliers and emerging technologies that could enhance company operations or reduce costs.
- Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate delivery.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand departmental needs, developing tailored procurement solutions that met their requirements while minimizing costs.
- Managed global sourcing efforts for diverse product categories spanning multiple countries and regions.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Identified issues, assessed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- B-BBEE champion for group, improvement on B-BBEE scorecard on annual basis.
- Cost savings achieved in last financial year July 2021 - June 2022 - R12 million
Factory Admin Manager
Waco Africa (PTY) LTD
Elandsfontein, South Africa
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Oversee purchasing for 2 manufacturing facilities on daily basis, comprising off raw materials, consumables, and buy outs for factories.
- Standards factory and Specials factory
- On bigger orders from customers, negotiate better prices and better payment terms from suppliers.
- Negotiate price increases from major suppliers before they can come into effect.
- Deal at higher level with suppliers to maintain good working relationships, and negotiate prices and deliveries. Follow up on important raw material orders with critical deadlines.
- Expedite urgent purchase orders as and when required.
- Oversee receipting of all product and consumables from suppliers. And ensure that prices quoted are actual prices charged.
- Work hand in hand with costing department to make sure raw material prices are accurate.
- Ensure that correct costs are applied to all bill of materials in relation to actual price paid.
- Source new material and other non day-to-day material and services.
- Conduct supplier evaluations on regular basis, with special reference to price, quality and delivery, including visits to suppliers.
- Responsible for facilities management at current offices.
- Ensure that all outside contractors comply with company’s SHEQ policy and are properly inducted before any work is carried out on site.
- Update supplier database on regular basis
- Global sourcing of raw material and finished products as required by factories and different business divisions.
- Negotiate prices, delivery and payment terms with all overseas suppliers.
- Take out forward cover for all foreign purchases once confirmation is received from supplier
- Monitor delivery and track shipments, working closely with shipping company.
- Cost all imported product upon receipt of shipment.
- Ensure that overseas suppliers are paid timeous.
PURCHASING AND SHIPPING CONTROLLER
Reco
Crown Mines
01.2004 - 09.2004
- Inventory management
- Inbound transport
- Supplier Management
- Formulated strategic plans and supported tactical initiatives to execute cost-savings deliverables
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
Simba
Isando
06.2003 - 12.2003
- Warehouse Management
- Inventory Management
- Staff Management
- HSE requirements
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets
- Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses
Operations Manager
Genop Healthcare
Midrand, South Africa
10.1997 - 02.2003
- Demand monitoring
- Forecast generation
- Product Demand Reviews
- Order placement and confirmation
- Import clearing process
- Inventory management
- Returns Process Management
- Customer Services management
- Export customers
- Management of staff
- Tender Coordination
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels
- Analysed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management
Product Manager
S.A Cynamid
Isando
01.1995 - 09.1997
- Inventory Management
- Assist in preparation of budgets
- Preparation for congresses
- Monthly product forecasting
- Customer Services
- Warehouse staff management
- Product repairs and recalls
- Preparation of annual price list
TECHINICAL SERVICES MANAGER
SA Cynamid
Isando
04.1994 - 12.1994
- Management of technical & support needs for business divisions
- Liaison with overseas principles in relation with forecasting, availability of stock
- Management of laundry account control of loan / replacement equipment
- Preparation of tender documents and submission of contracts
- Management of service function
- Capital Equipment
- Expiring equipment
- Liaison with support functions
- Administration & finance
- Credit Control
- Shipping
- Management of inventory
COST ACCOUNTANT
SA Cynamid
Isando
04.1993 - 03.1994
- Attend management meetings
- Attend business reviews
- Check preliminary income statements
- Investigate big variances on income statement against budgeted figures
- Organize and monitor stock counts at : Depots & Year end
- Valuation of inventory at year-ends and preparation of new costs for new financial year
- Preparation of management reports.
Inventory & Costing Controlller
SA Cynamid
Isando
04.1991 - 03.1993
- Costing of imported and local products on a computerized system
- Daily control of movement of stock from time of arrival on premises to ultimate finished product
- Reconciliation of stock at various depots
- Preparation of variance reports for management
- Drawing up of monthly journal entries
Trainee Accountant
SA Cynamid
Isando
01.1990 - 03.1991
- Credit Control - Customer liaison in respect of collection of outstanding debts Preparation of monthly reconciliation of customer accounts Preparation of monthly reports for overseas reporting
- CASH BOOK CLERK Payment of company accounts on a computerized system Preparation & payment of expense claims for staff members Monthly reconciliation of cashbooks for three different banks
- GENERAL LEDGER Preparation of monthly accounts reconciliation’s Preparation of reports for local and overseas reporting
- SHIPPING CLERK Costing of all imported products
Education
Professional Diploma - Procurement & Supply Chain
Commerce Edge - CIPS
Gauteng, South Africa 05.2014 - 03.2015
Advanced Diploma - Procurement & Supply Chain
Commerce Edge - CIPS
Gauteng, South Africa 11.2012 - 03.2014
Foundation Diploma - Procurement & Supply Chain
Commerce Edge - CIPS
Gauteng, South Africa 11.2010 - 08.2012
National Diploma - Internal Auditing - Finance
Durban University of Technology
Durban, South Africa 01.1987 - 01.1990
Skills
Relationship Building
Analytical Thinking
Strategic Sourcing
Inventory Control
Contract Negotiation
Supplier Relationship Management
Team Collaboration
Data analysis understanding
Coaching and Mentoring
Resourcefulness
Multitasking
Price Negotiations
Customer Service
Strategic Planning
Excellent Communication
Purchase Orders
Reporting knowledge
Continuous Improvement
Vendor Sourcing
Procurement expertise
Time Management
Professionalism
Accomplishments
- MARITAL SATUS: MARRIED
- ADDRESS: 1429 Jade Road Pebble Creek Estate Stoneridge Drive Greenstone Hill Edenvale
- TELEPHONE: 079-876-0224
- E-MAIL: shaned1429@gmail.com EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- SCHOOL: APOLLO SECONDARY
- HIGHEST QUALIFICATIONS: MATRIC EXEMPTION
- SUBJECTS: ENGLISH, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3 COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING 2 COMPANY LAW 1 (
- Indicates pass with distinction) PART QUALIFICATION
- INSTITUTION: CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF SECETARIES
- QUALIFICATION: C.I.S
- COURSES OBTAINED : FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I, II, & III TAXATION COST & MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING INTERNAL AUDITING ECONOMICS I, & II
- COURSES OUTSTANDING: MANAGEMENT PRICIPLES & POLICIES COPORATE BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION ( Studies incomplete due to change in career path)
- INSTITUTION: CHARTERED INSTITUE OF PURCHASING AND SUPPLY (CIPS)
- QUALIFICATION: FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN PURCHASING AND SUPPLY (Completed May 2012)
- COURSES OBTAINED 1.EFFECTIVE NEGOTIATION IN PURCHASING & SUPPLY 2
- DEVELOPING CONTRACTS IN PURCHASING & SUPPLY 3
- MEASURING PURCHASING PERFORMANCE 4
- MANGINING PURCHASING & SUPPLY RELATIONSHIPS 5
- PURCHASING CONTEXTS
- INSTITUTION: CHARTERED INSTITUE OF PURCHASING AND SUPPLY (CIPS)
- QUALIFICATION: ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN PURCHASING AND SUPPLY (Completed November 2013)
- COURSES OBTAINED 1
- MANAGEMENT IN THE PURCHASING FUNCTION RISK MANAGEMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN VULNERABILITY IMPROVING SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT STORAGE & DISTRIBUTION
- INSTITUTION: CHARTERED INSTITUE OF PURCHASING AND SUPPLY (CIPS)
- QUALIFICATION: PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY (Completed NOVEMBER 2014)
- COURSES OBTAINED: 1
- LEADERSHIP IN PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY 2
- PROGRAMME & PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3
- CORPORATE AND BUSINESS STRATEGY 4
- SUPPLY CHAIN DILIGENCE 5
- STRATEGIC SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Interests
Timeline
Group Procurement Manager
Interwaste (PTY) LTD
11.2022 - 04.2024
Professional Diploma - Procurement & Supply Chain
Commerce Edge - CIPS
05.2014 - 03.2015
Advanced Diploma - Procurement & Supply Chain
Commerce Edge - CIPS
11.2012 - 03.2014
Foundation Diploma - Procurement & Supply Chain
Commerce Edge - CIPS
11.2010 - 08.2012
Procurement Manager
Waco Africa (PTY) LTD
02.2010 - 10.2022
Factory Admin Manager
Waco Africa (PTY) LTD
01.2005 - 01.2010
PURCHASING AND SHIPPING CONTROLLER
Reco
01.2004 - 09.2004
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
Simba
06.2003 - 12.2003
Operations Manager
Genop Healthcare
10.1997 - 02.2003
Product Manager
S.A Cynamid
01.1995 - 09.1997
TECHINICAL SERVICES MANAGER
SA Cynamid
04.1994 - 12.1994
COST ACCOUNTANT
SA Cynamid
04.1993 - 03.1994
Inventory & Costing Controlller
SA Cynamid
04.1991 - 03.1993
Trainee Accountant
SA Cynamid
01.1990 - 03.1991
National Diploma - Internal Auditing - Finance
Durban University of Technology
01.1987 - 01.1990