Stephina Mgiba
Lydenburg
Summary
Results-driven Special Buyer with 21years experience in mining procurement and stores operations. Skilled in RFQ processing, purchase order placement, expediting, inventory control, and materials management. Proven track record of supporting production targets through timely sourcing and strong coordination with stores and warehouse teams.
Overview
3
3
Languages
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Buyer
Glencore PGM Plant
05.2023 - Current
- Procuring the correct quality and quantity of materials and services against the best price on time , adhering to all policies and procedure.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives that reduced procurement expenses without compromising on quality.
- Complying to company policy P2P
- Followed buyer directives for purchases and promptly resolved issues with deliveries, price or item quality.
Material Expeditor
Mototolo Platinum Mine
12.2012 - 04.2016
- Follow up outstanding orders and expedite deliveries to prevent production delays.
- Negotiate delivery schedules with suppliers to maintain on-time project execution.
- Conduct storeroom stock counts and report low levels to supervisor.
- Process and organise delivered stock by verifying quantities and product matches.
- Sign off delivery only after receiving correct products and order totals.
- Relieve buyer during leave periods.
Store issuer
Mototolo platinum mine
10.2006 - 11.2012
- Issued materials to departments against approved requisitions
- Maintained accurate stock records and performed daily cycle counts for inventory accuracy
- Conducted receiving of goods: checking quantities, quality and documentation
- Ensured proper storage, housekeeping and compliance with safety procedures in the store
Acting stock buyer
Mototolo Platinum Mine
07.2011 - 01.2012
- Source stock items to match exact specifications for quality and price.
- Correct out-of-stock risks with urgent action and accurate reordering.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to keep supply on schedule.
Stores assistant
Xtrata
01.2005 - 09.2006
- Organised stock receiving by shelving and applying clear labels to bins.
- Supported store issue by picking and packing materials for dispatch.
- Compiled inventories of received goods for storage and later retrieval.
Education
Diploma in Logistics Management - Economics and Management Sciences
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, GP01-2025
Higher certificate in Economics and Management Sci - Economics and Management Sciences
University of South Africa
Pretoria01-2018
Certificate in Public Procurement and Supply Chain - Economics and Management Sciences
University of South Africa
Pretoria01-2011
Diploma in Management of Training - Business Management
Vaal Triangle Technikon
Vaal01-1999
Skills
- RFQ & Purchase Orders
- Supplier Negotiation
- Expediting
- Inventory Management
- Stock Control
- Goods Receiving & Issuing
- SAP / Coupa
- Cycle Counts
- Materials Management
- Data Capturing
- Compliance & Safety
- Report Writing
Languages
Northern Sotho
First Language
English
Intermediate
B1
Afrikaans
Beginner
A1
Personal Information
ID Number: 7110310408083
Custom
- Hiking
- Baking
- Knitting
- Reading
Timeline
Special Buyer
Glencore PGM Plant
05.2023 - Current
Material Expeditor
Mototolo Platinum Mine
12.2012 - 04.2016
Acting stock buyer
Mototolo Platinum Mine
07.2011 - 01.2012
Store issuer
Mototolo platinum mine
10.2006 - 11.2012
Stores assistant
Xtrata
01.2005 - 09.2006
Diploma in Logistics Management - Economics and Management Sciences
University of Johannesburg
Higher certificate in Economics and Management Sci - Economics and Management Sciences
University of South Africa
Certificate in Public Procurement and Supply Chain - Economics and Management Sciences
University of South Africa
Diploma in Management of Training - Business Management
Vaal Triangle Technikon