TSHENOLO SOPHIA
Dobsonville
Summary
Motivated professional with a focus on delivering high-quality results in demanding situations. Experienced in fostering strong partnerships with suppliers and customers to drive operational success. Committed to overcoming challenges and achieving excellence in all tasks.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Procurement Manager
Kendo. Laboratories
Durban
03.2023 - Current
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Reduced procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
- Conducted thorough supplier evaluations, selecting vendors based on quality, price, reliability, and commitment to sustainability initiatives.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Key Accounts assistance
Kendon Medical Supplies
01.2017 - Current
- To assist with main key accounts and related sales, to support add backup do research introduce new products, find new customers and growing existing customers with good sale potential, take orders and respond to emails, assisting procurement to get stock at competitive prices
Procurement Manager
Kendon Medical Supplies
01.2017 - Current
- Procuring stock at a good price, a very good knowledge with stock
Sales Administration
Central Union Medical Supplies
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Processing of customer invoices/ sales orders and also doing purchasing
Invoicing Department
Supra Healthcare
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Handling of customer service department, handling of queries and making sure that stock is delivered on time
Customer service
Makobaesana Business Solutions
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Contract expired
Education
Secretarial Diploma - Pastel Accounting
I.C.E Computer College
01.2006
Skills
Sales acumen
Communication skills
Hardworking nature
References
- Uma, Raju, C.E.O, uma@supra.co.za, 0832823897, Supra Health
- Manny, Concalves, Director, manny@cums.co.zs, 0117945673, Central Union Medical Supplies
- Michelle, Cook Patterson, Key Accounts Manager, 0833822968, Kendon Medical Supplies
Interests
Like reading a lot, Listen to music, Very ambitious
Accomplishments
I have come a long way with medical supplies I know the products like the back of my head
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Kendo. Laboratories
03.2023 - Current
Key Accounts assistance
Kendon Medical Supplies
01.2017 - Current
Procurement Manager
Kendon Medical Supplies
01.2017 - Current
Sales Administration
Central Union Medical Supplies
01.2010 - 01.2017
Invoicing Department
Supra Healthcare
01.2007 - 01.2010
Customer service
Makobaesana Business Solutions
01.2006 - 01.2007
Secretarial Diploma - Pastel Accounting
I.C.E Computer College