Shaun Naidoo
Edenvale
Summary
Results-driven Purchasing Manager with expertise in supplier management and strategic sourcing. Focused on cost management, achieving substantial savings through effective negotiations and strong supplier relationships. Skilled in market research and quality control, leveraging analytical abilities and communication skills to enhance procurement outcomes.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
MSJ Fuels
02.2023 - 12.2025
- Negotiated optimal prices and terms with suppliers while fostering strong relationships to ensure reliable partnerships.
- Cost Management: Monitoring and managing the costs of goods purchased, working to reduce expenses and improve profit margins.
- Order Management: Creating and processing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and ensuring timely receipt of goods.
- Inventory Management: Collaborating with the stock control department to ensure that inventory levels are optimal and aligned with sales forecasts.
- Quality Control: Ensuring that the products purchased meet the company's quality standards.
- Conducted market research to stay informed about trends, new products, and potential suppliers, enhancing company's competitive offerings.
- Analyzed purchasing data and prepared reports that provided actionable insights to management for informed decision-making.
- Performed critical project activities to achieve team goals.
- Reason for moving: The Diesel depot closed down
Buyer (Contract position)
Weir Minerals Africa Alrode
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Purchased and procured OE, service parts, and consumables at the correct price and on time.
- Assessed and managed pricing for materials based on specifications and market conditions to align costs with project needs.
- Organized and prioritized purchase orders to streamline processing and ensure timely availability for production.
- Executed purchase orders for materials and supplies to maintain uninterrupted production flow.
- Ensured accuracy of purchase orders prior to processing
- Calculate expected requirements (based on current stock levels, the critical list, and the production schedule).
- Predict batch size requirements (based on what is needed by production).
- Troubleshoot orders (cancel, partial receipt, fix incorrect pricing, etc.).
- Updated delivery dates for outstanding orders
- Recorded and acknowledged delivery of ordered materials
- Explained the data presented in the slotting room, including overdue purchase orders and critical lists.
- Communicate changing requirements with supplier.
- Reason for leaving: 12 month contract expired
Purchasing Manager
Pocket Power trading and Supreme Sun Solutions
04.2017 - 01.2022
- Executed strategic sourcing for products and services, overseeing procurement from order placement to legal contract execution for general industrial supplies, including hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical parts, supporting industries such as FMCG, mining, and municipalities.
- Explored full-time employment opportunities after assessing economic viability of joint business with spouse.
- Developed procurement strategies to enhance supplier relationships and reduce costs.
- Managed vendor selection processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and fostered strong supplier relationships.
- Negotiated contracts to secure favorable terms for company purchases, enhancing cost-effectiveness and supplier engagement.
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Weir Minerals Africa Alrode
03.2013 - 03.2017
- Proactively and continuously improve Weir's Supply Chain system to improve profitability of Weir and our customers.
- Apply Total Cost of Ownership and develop strategic sourcing strategies on all commodities.
- Apply Sourcing Strategy for raw materials, capital Projects (Capex), technical goods, MRO (Opex) and services in close cooperation with buyers and internal stakeholders. Searching for the best sources in terms of price, deadline, quality, safety, technology, etc.
- Handle all Tenders and RFQ's across all the commodities including goods and services.
- Leading relevant negotiations and drafting and concluding contracts with suppliers.
- Developed and implemented commodity supply strategies, leveraging commodity matrices to optimize sourcing.
- Compiled and monitored purchasing cost savings initiatives, enhancing procurement effectiveness.
- Managed contract pricing (PPV and price increases) and compiled preferred supplier list to optimize sourcing decisions.
- Establish and maintain detailed and up to date knowledge base on commodities.
- Establish and maintain detailed and up to date knowledge base on the supply market and compile industry and Vendor analysis. This includes working with the internal and external machine shop and foundries and allocating jobs after doing cost and capacity analysis.
- Tracked global material trends and rates of exchange, providing insights on pricing for import and local items.
- Project plan and KPI's to ensure objectives are achieved and are established, continuously managed and measured.
- Presentations of projects from start to completion using project management and TCO process with Savings achieved.
- Management of Supplier performance on a monthly basis ensuring target is achieved for the Fiscal Year.
- Manage the integrity of data in information systems. BAAN LN/SAP.
- Resigned to support family business operations during transition.
Commodity/Sourcing Specialist
Joy Mining Machinery
03.2007 - 03.2013
- Developed and implemented commodity supply strategies based on commodity matrices to achieve competitive advantage, ensure supply stability, foster optimal supplier relationships, and drive cost reduction initiatives while managing Key Performance Indicators.
- Apply Total Cost of Ownership and develop strategic sourcing strategies on all commodities.
- Managed RFQs and tender processes for efficient procurement of goods and services.
- Oversaw contract pricing adjustments and developed preferred supplier list to optimize cost management.
- Monitored international material trends and exchange rates to assess current pricing for import and local items.
- Establish and maintain detailed and up to date knowledge base on the supply market and compile industry and Vendor analysis.
- Compiled and maintained a comprehensive database of commodity information and trends to support informed sourcing decisions.
- Project plan and KPIs to ensure objectives are achieved are established, continuously managed and measured.
- Monitored supplier performance monthly to track compliance with fiscal year targets.
- Presentations of projects from start to completion using project management and TCO process with Savings achieved.
- Improved Joy's supply system to enhance profitability for Joy and customers.
- Ensured data accuracy and integrity within SAP information systems.
Buyer
Nampak Petpak
06.2002 - 11.2006
- - Negotiate the best possible terms with specific reference to: - Quality, Delivery, Price, Service, Payment.
- - Place orders with approved suppliers for raw materials, packaging, components, consumables, safety clothing/equipment and any items requested and authorized by management.
- - Track the status of orders placed to ensure delivery dates quoted are met.
- - Maintain optimum stock levels thereby resulting in an optimum stock value.
- - Maintain accurate current records of all suppliers, their products, prices, technical specifications, quotations, consignment stock agreements etc.
- - Continually evaluating suppliers on their performance.
- - Attend negotiation forums with regard to the pricing of raw materials and mainly the control of consignment stock of all the critical raw materials.
- - Participate in month end stock taking and reporting of budget expenditure in the division.
- - Interact with all levels of staff to meet with their requests.
- - Liaise with production manager regarding maintenance scheduling and materials requirements planning (MRP).
- Reason for Leaving: Looking for a new venture
BUYER/SENIOR SALES REPRESENTATIVE
SPRING SET FASTENERS
05.2001 - 05.2002
- - Commenced employment as a buyer May 2001 to December 2001.
- - Took a transfer to the Sales Department; January 2002 to May 2002.
- Reason for leaving: Wanted to go back into Buying
SENIOR BUYER
DORBY: BALDWINS STEEL
05.2000 - 12.2000
- - Forward planning and decision making with procurement manager on quantities and suppliers for each item to be ordered.
- - Place orders with mills, eg. Iscor, Highveld, Scaw Metals, etc.
- - Expedite orders daily to ensure availability of steel for all branches.
- - Place import orders and liaise with suppliers on delivery issues.
- - Liaise with accounts department on custom documents and payment of all imports.
- - Place buyout orders on special items.
- - Source alternative suppliers negotiating best quality at the cheapest prices.
- Reason for Leaving: Restructuring/Retrenchment
BUYER AND STORE SUPERVISOR
NAMPAK - BEVCAN DIVISION
02.1990 - 01.2000
- Promoted to Buyer (July 1995)
- - Negotiated prices, quality, and delivery terms with suppliers, ensuring optimal procurement conditions.
- - Placed and processed orders locally and overseas.
- - Amended prices of overseas orders to current exchange rate for Accounts department to book forward cover.
- - Calculated lead times and instructed suppliers on best/cheapest means of transportation of overseas orders.
- - Ensured timeous delivery of all items on order.
- - Assisted Senior Buyer in drawing up contracts with selected suppliers.
- - Coordinated consignment stock orders and usage with major suppliers, ensuring optimal inventory levels and supply chain efficiency.
- - Resolved queries regarding price variances and documentation with Creditors Department, streamlining payment processes and reducing discrepancies.
- Liaised with Production Manager to schedule maintenance and plan materials requirements.
- Promoted to Store Supervisor (February 1998)
- - Supervised and trained staff on proper execution of stores function.
- - Sourced raw materials and critical spares to maintain uninterrupted production flow, supporting operational continuity and efficiency.
- - Coordinated daily scrap removal and recovery with relevant vendors.
- - Ensured compliance with safety regulations and upheld high standards of housekeeping within the department.
- - Liaised with workshop and other departments of any amendments and deletion of stock items.
- Left position due to retrenchment and relocation to Johannesburg
Education
Microsoft 2000 refresher training -
JOY
01-2010
Strategic Sourcing Certificate -
Smart Procurement College
01-2009
Operational Excellence Programme - Lean Manufacturing and basic consulting tools
JOY
01-2007
TOM - Tomorrow leadership
Nampak training centre
01-2005
ISO 9001 Modules 1, 2, 3 - Auditing of plant and 3rd party auditing
SABS
Pretoria01-2005
PPIM - Purchasing, production and inventory management
Nampak training centre
01-2003
Warehouse Management Diploma -
DAMELIN
01-1996
Purchasing Management Diploma -
DAMELIN
01-1995
High School Diploma -
Glenover Secondary
12-1988
Some College (No Degree) - CIPS Level 4
Commerce Edge
JohannesburgSkills
- Supplier management
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier evaluation
- Contract negotiation
- Cost management
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Market research
Dependants
2
Drivers Licence
CODE 10
Physical Address
87 TERRACE ROAD, EDENVALE, GAUTENG, 1609
Telephone
0846532112
Health
EXCELLENT
Hobbies and Interests
- SOCCER
- GOLF
Availability
IMMEDIATELY
Languages
ENGLISH
Motivation
As a highly competent individual who can complete any task to the best of my ability, displaying quality, I seek employment in a solid, stable working environment that would allow me to grow. I have the natural ability to work harmoniously with co-workers. I am highly motivated and work well under pressure without supervision. As a person who can provide satisfaction to any working environment, I see myself as an asset to my future employer.
Personal Information
- ID Number: 7103215134086
- Date of Birth: 03/21/71
- Gender: MALE
- Nationality: SOUTH AFRICAN
- Marital Status: MARRIED
Timeline
Manager
MSJ Fuels
02.2023 - 12.2025
Buyer (Contract position)
Weir Minerals Africa Alrode
01.2022 - 01.2023
Purchasing Manager
Pocket Power trading and Supreme Sun Solutions
04.2017 - 01.2022
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Weir Minerals Africa Alrode
03.2013 - 03.2017
Commodity/Sourcing Specialist
Joy Mining Machinery
03.2007 - 03.2013
Buyer
Nampak Petpak
06.2002 - 11.2006
BUYER/SENIOR SALES REPRESENTATIVE
SPRING SET FASTENERS
05.2001 - 05.2002
SENIOR BUYER
DORBY: BALDWINS STEEL
05.2000 - 12.2000
BUYER AND STORE SUPERVISOR
NAMPAK - BEVCAN DIVISION
02.1990 - 01.2000
Microsoft 2000 refresher training -
JOY
Strategic Sourcing Certificate -
Smart Procurement College
Operational Excellence Programme - Lean Manufacturing and basic consulting tools
JOY
TOM - Tomorrow leadership
Nampak training centre
ISO 9001 Modules 1, 2, 3 - Auditing of plant and 3rd party auditing
SABS
PPIM - Purchasing, production and inventory management
Nampak training centre
Warehouse Management Diploma -
DAMELIN
Purchasing Management Diploma -
DAMELIN
High School Diploma -
Glenover Secondary
Some College (No Degree) - CIPS Level 4
Commerce Edge