THABISO MOGANETSI
SENIOR BUYER
Brakpan,GP
Summary
Senior Buyer with progressive experience in the mining industry. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule.
Highly analytical and solution-focused, with deep understanding of procurement processes and vendor management. Proficient in contract negotiation and cost analysis, ensuring optimal purchasing decisions and supplier relationships. Committed to driving cost savings and operational efficiency in procurement activities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Buyer
Impala Platinum Refinery
Springs
11.2023 - Current
- Working on SAP ECC & SAP Ariba
- Creating Purchase Orders
- Stake holder management
- SLA management
- Creating RFQ's & RFP's
- Building & Maintaining supplier relations
- Contract price adjustment
- Supplier relations & customer service
- Contract management
- Negotiations
- Coordinating Tender Process
- Team Management
- Realized cost efficiencies through advanced supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Performed extensive vendor and supplier research to identify cost-effective options and product availability.
- Documented purchasing information in SAP Ariba to maintain detailed and accurate records.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
Transactional Buyer
Impala Platinum Refinery
Springs
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Working on SAP ECC & SAP Ariba
- Creating Purchase Orders
- Creating RFQ's & RFP's
- Reviewing & Assessing purchase requisitions
- Benchmarking against previous requirements
- Expediting orders
- Supplier relations & customer service
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Achieved cost savings by identifying opportunities for consolidation and bulk purchasing across departments.
Lab Analyst
Impala Platinum Refinery
Springs
10.2014 - 08.2021
- Receiving and registering samples
- Preparing and Analyzing samples using different techniques and instruments
- Troubleshooting and maintenance of instruments
- General House keeping
- Stock keeping and monitoring of consumables
- Reporting any shortages to senior analyst
Store-man
BMR UTILITIES - BUFFER STORE
Springs
08.2012 - 09.2014
- Receiving and issuing
- Liaising with security
- Opening of the cage and allocations
- Follow up of orders and paperwork with MMS
- Distribution of materials towards relevant recipients
- Loading and offloading of material from MMS
- Handling of Special items and its paperwork
- Forklift Driving
Education
ADV DIP LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT - Logistics Management
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Johannesburg, South Africa 03.2021 - 06.2022
DIP LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT - Logistics Management
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Johannesburg 01.2018 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
BUHLEBEMFUNDO SECONDARY SCHOOL
Brakpan, South Africa 01.2006 - 12.2010
Skills
SAP Ariba
ETSA Indices
Customer service
Supplier relationship management
Accuracy and attention to details
Systematic deadline driven
Strong interpersonal skills
Good time and resource management
Ability to work under pressure
Able to priorities important matters and act on them accordingly
Strategic thinker
Purchasing strategy
Teamwork
SAP ECC expertise
Technical acumen
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/05/92
- Gender: Male
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Impala Platinum Refinery
11.2023 - Current
Transactional Buyer
Impala Platinum Refinery
09.2021 - 10.2023
ADV DIP LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT - Logistics Management
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
03.2021 - 06.2022
DIP LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT - Logistics Management
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
01.2018 - 12.2020
Lab Analyst
Impala Platinum Refinery
10.2014 - 08.2021
Store-man
BMR UTILITIES - BUFFER STORE
08.2012 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
BUHLEBEMFUNDO SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2006 - 12.2010