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Senior Contracts Administrator
East London,EC
Summary
Dynamic Senior Contracts Administrator with a proven track record at Siyathemba Sokutu Attorneys and Buffalo City Metropolitan, excelling in procurement processes and legal compliance. Expert in cost control and document management, I foster strong supplier relationships while optimizing strategies to enhance project outcomes. Adept at analyzing data to drive informed decisions and ensure timely contract execution.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Contracts Administrator
Siyathemba Sokutu Attorneys
01.2023 - Current
- Update and manage Contract register, quotation register and collating information pertaining to bid and quotation submitted vs contracts awarderd
- Optimized procurement strategies by analyzing historical data on pricing trends, supplier performance, and market conditions.
- Prepare contract briefs and revisions to summarize contractual requirements and budgets.
- Developed and executed administrative processes to advance project's procedures, goals and objectives.
- Updating of CSD and all relevant professional returnable documents for legal proffesionals
Buyer
Buffalo City Municipality
01.2014 - 09.2022
- Receiving, and processing requisitions for procurement of goods and services
- Ensuring that MFMA, BCMM and SCM procedures and policies are adhered to with every acquisition
- Obtaining Quotations from appropriate buying processes by selecting service providers on data base and CSD
- Peforming risk mitigation by scrutinising all documentation received from suppliers and ensuring that proper qualifying service providers are selected to minimise non delivery
- Negotiate and souce goods and services at the best overall value for the Municipality
- Ensuring that goods and services required by end user are obtained at the correct time, price, place, quantity and quality in order to minimise wastefull expenditure and logistic costs
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities and file accordingly
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Participated as a member of Bid Specification
- Compiling quotation registers and deviation reports on monthly basis
- Foster positive and reliable relationships with key suppliers, acting as communication bridge between them and internal departmnets
- Maintaining cross functional collaboration with internal departmnets in order to understand and support their overall procurement needs
Intern: Demand and Procurement
Department of Health
07.2013 - 01.2014
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Ability to establish and manage demand and acquisition management systems and controls
- Collect information of defferent divisions in order to assist in compiling consolidated demand plan
- Assist in facilitating bidding process for acquisition that exceed certain threshholds
- to ensure that all procurement happens within budgetary constraints
- Assist in market and industrial analysis for identification of suppliers and database analysis
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Law
UNISA
South Africa 01.2021 - Current
MBA - Administration
Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)
Durban, South Africa 01.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Commerce - Strategic Supply Chain Management
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
Procurement processes
Problem solving and strategic thinking, teamwork, Communication and Interpersonal skills
I have the ability to pay full attention, understand and respond thoughtfully to others. I show Empathy towards team members and I collaborate effectively with others, and I value diverse opinions and contributions from others.
Its vital to have constant communication in order to address and resolve issues before they escalate.
Good communication and interpersonal skills are important for building trust, forming connection and forming professional meaningful relations
Timeline
Senior Contracts Administrator
Siyathemba Sokutu Attorneys
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Commerce - Law
UNISA
01.2021 - Current
MBA - Administration
Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)
01.2018 - 06.2021
Buyer
Buffalo City Municipality
01.2014 - 09.2022
Intern: Demand and Procurement
Department of Health
07.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Commerce - Strategic Supply Chain Management
University of South Africa (UNISA)
01.2009 - 05.2013
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