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Sibusiso Mthimkulu

Senior Buyer
Kew

Summary

Experienced and detail-oriented Senior Buyer with over 15 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management across logistics, energy, petrochemical, and technology sectors. Proven ability to negotiate favorable contracts, manage supplier relationships, and reduce costs while ensuring compliance with procurement regulations. Proficient in SAP and committed to continuous professional development through ongoing CIPS studies.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
4043
4043
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Senior Buyer (Supply Chain Management)

Transnet SOC Limited
Durban (KZN)
07.2013 - 11.2024
  • Managed procurement lifecycle from tender initiation to contract closeout.
  • Communicated with stakeholders to define technical specifications and sourcing strategies.
  • Negotiated supplier terms, pricing, and delivery in line with approved mandates.
  • Ensured compliance with tender processes and regulatory frameworks.
  • Led bid evaluation, adjudication, and contract administration in SAP.
  • Mentored junior buyers in tactical sourcing practices.

Buyer (Supply Chain Services)

Eskom Holdings SOC Limited
Bergville (KZN)
11.2008 - 06.2013
  • Handled requisitions and determined procurement strategy.
  • Issued tenders, facilitated commercial, financial, and technical evaluations.
  • Prepared reports for tender committees and conducted dual adjudication.
  • Managed procurement of stock/non-stock items and foreign transactions.
  • Served as SAP super-user and led negotiation meetings.

Buyer (Procurement Department)

Bytes Technology Group (Managed Services)
Selby (Gauteng)
02.2007 - 10.2008
  • Sourced suppliers and managed centralized procurement for BEE compliance.
  • Conducted inventory planning, cost analysis, and SLA monitoring.
  • Maintained databases, placed orders, and managed logistics.
  • Acted as Health & Safety Representative for the warehouse.

Assistant Buyer (Purchasing Department)

Total South Africa (employed under Grey Consulting Agency)
Rosebank (Gauteng)
07.2006 - 02.2007
  • Managed vendor communications, order processing, and master data verification.
  • Oversaw invoice queries and supplier SLA compliance.

Call Centre Operator (Student Employment)

Telkom
Ormonde (Gauteng)
02.2003 - 03.2005
  • Handled inbound/outbound calls, client queries, and data capture.
  • Facilitated reverse call connections and customer support.

Education

Level 4 Diploma - Procurement & Supply

CIPS Institute South Africa
12-2025

Bachelor’s Degree - Logistics

University of Johannesburg

National Diploma - Logistics

University of Johannesburg
01.2002 - 01.2005

National Senior Certificate (Matric)

J.G Strijdom High School
Johannesburg, South Africa
12-2000

Skills

  • SAP MM

  • MS Office Suite (Excel & Word)

  • Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Process

  • Ethical & Responsible Sourcing

  • Tender and bid evaluation (RFI, RFQ,RFP Processes)

  • Spend Analysis

  • Global Procurement

  • Customer Focus

  • Pricing Negotiations

  • Purchasing Strategies

  • Contracts Management

  • Public Sector Procurement Regulations

  • Supplier relationship management

Timeline

Senior Buyer (Supply Chain Management)

Transnet SOC Limited
07.2013 - 11.2024

Buyer (Supply Chain Services)

Eskom Holdings SOC Limited
11.2008 - 06.2013

Buyer (Procurement Department)

Bytes Technology Group (Managed Services)
02.2007 - 10.2008

Assistant Buyer (Purchasing Department)

Total South Africa (employed under Grey Consulting Agency)
07.2006 - 02.2007

Call Centre Operator (Student Employment)

Telkom
02.2003 - 03.2005

National Diploma - Logistics

University of Johannesburg
01.2002 - 01.2005

Level 4 Diploma - Procurement & Supply

CIPS Institute South Africa

Bachelor’s Degree - Logistics

University of Johannesburg

National Senior Certificate (Matric)

J.G Strijdom High School

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