Thenjiwe Sylvia Mahlambi
Officer Buyer
Kempton Park Ekurhuleni
Summary
Procurement and project control professional with 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing and cross-border procurement. Demonstrated success in achieving cost savings and implementing process improvements while leading teams. Expertise in optimizing operations to enhance efficiency and support business growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Officer Buyer
DP World
09.2022 - Current
- Identified and assessed suppliers ensuring acquisition of high-quality products and services while minimizing costs.
- Secured contract pricing and payment terms enhancing supplier performance and optimizing procurement expenditure.
- Oversaw procurement of goods and services, including invoice processing, ensuring 100% on-time payments leading to suppliers offering early settlement discount of 2.5% enhancing cost savings.
- Accelerated orders and optimized order placement processes resulting in 14% reduction in turnaround time.
- Cultivated and sustained robust supplier relationships through performance evaluations ensuring compliance and reliability.
- Partnered cross-functionally with production logistics and finance teams to synchronize procurement with operational requirements.
- Analyzed market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply risks to inform purchasing decisions and reduce disruptions.
Project controller
DP World
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Formulated and tracked project budgets, managing costs and delivering actionable variance analysis, enhancing forecasting accuracy by 15%
- Oversaw cross-border procurement, negotiating with international suppliers to achieve 5–7% cost savings and ensure timely delivery.
- Managed invoice processing and payments achieving 100% on-time accuracy securing early settlement discounts of 2.5% from suppliers.
- Optimized supplier evaluation and procurement workflows, reducing order lead times by 14% and enhancing efficiency.
- Recognized and addressed financial supply chain and currency risks, minimizing potential exposure by up to 10%.
- Compiled and delivered project financial reports and dashboards to senior management, facilitating informed strategic decisions.
Junior buyer
Fresh To Go
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Secured goods and services, negotiated pricing, and ensured timely delivery, achieving cost savings of 3–5%.
- Directed and managed warehouse team, enhancing inventory accuracy and operational efficiency by 12%
- Optimized order processing and warehouse workflows, shortening order fulfillment lead time by 10%.
- Collaborated with suppliers and internal teams to synchronize procurement with operational requirements and project timelines.
- Tracked stock levels, market trends, and supplier performance to reduce risks and ensure continuous supply.
- Facilitated process enhancements and established best practices to streamline procurement and warehouse operations.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - logistics management
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg 03.2021
Skills
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
Contract Negotiation & Management
ERP (SAP, CargoWise, Evolution), Advanced Excel, SharePoint, Outlook
Cross-Border / Cross-Trade Procurement
Budgeting & Cost Control
Financial Forecasting & Variance Analysis
Inventory & Warehouse Management
Order Management & Expediting
Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Timeline
Officer Buyer
DP World
09.2022 - Current
Project controller
DP World
09.2022 - 12.2022
Junior buyer
Fresh To Go
01.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - logistics management
University of Johannesburg