TSHOLO MOTLHASEDI
Senior Manager Procurement & Supplier Relationship Management
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Strategic Senior Manager and Procurement Leader with over 15 years of experience across telecommunications, banking, pharmaceutical, and FMCG sectors. Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, relationship management, stakeholder engagement, commercial negotiations, and supplier performance management. Strong track record in value creation, cost optimisation, risk mitigation, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable business outcomes. Currently completing an MBA at Wits Business School.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Manager: Sourcing & Relationship Management
Telkom SOC
07.2022 - Current
- - Lead end-to-end sourcing strategy across infrastructure, Properties, Mast & Towers, IT, Energy and Professional services portfolios.
- - Serve as primary relationship manager and escalation point for strategic internal stakeholders and key suppliers.
- - Develop and execute category strategies aligned to Telkom Group objectives and budgets.
- - Drive value creation through demand management, supplier rationalization, spend optimization, and TCO models.
- - Lead complex supplier negotiations, contract structuring, and SLA management.
- - Oversee SRM frameworks, supplier performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- - Manage BBBEE, ESD, and supplier development compliance.
- - Partner with Risk and Compliance to ensure governance adherence and mitigation planning.
- - Mentor and lead cross-functional sourcing teams.
Manager: Strategic Sourcing
Telkom SOC
01.2018 - 06.2022
- - Managed strategic sourcing across professional services, legal, audit, investor relations, and transformation categories.
- - Conducted spend analysis, market research, and risk assessments.
- - Negotiated high-value contracts using TCO methodologies.
- - Managed supplier performance, contract compliance, and renewal pipelines.
- - Delivered supplier development and BBBEE performance outcomes.
Commodity Specialist
Nedbank
08.2015 - 12.2017
- - Managed sourcing for real estate, facilities management, catering, and cleaning services.
- - Built strong stakeholder relationships to ensure service delivery and value.
- - Negotiated contracts and SLAs with strategic suppliers.
- - Led supplier performance reviews and cost optimisation initiatives.
- - Ensured compliance with BBBEE and Financial Sector Charter requirements.
Sourcing Specialist (Indirect)
Novartis South Africa
02.2013 - 07.2015
- - Executed indirect procurement strategies across marketing, events, and facilities.
- - Delivered savings through structured sourcing and negotiations.
- - Ensured compliance with governance and BBBEE requirements.
- - Collaborated across cluster and regional markets.
Strategic Purchaser
Scania Trucks
01.2012 - 01.2013
Site Buyer
Adcock Ingram
01.2012 - 01.2012
Procurement Officer
GlaxoSmithKline
01.2009 - 01.2012
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Wits Business School
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration - undefined
Wits Business School
01-2022
Advanced Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain Management - undefined
UNISA
01-2014
BTech: Logistics - undefined
University of Johannesburg
01-2011
National Diploma: Logistics - undefined
University of Johannesburg
01-2006
Skills
SAP
SRM
Ariba
Advanced Excel
Affiliations
Chartered Institute for procurement and Supply
Timeline
Senior Manager: Sourcing & Relationship Management
Telkom SOC
07.2022 - Current
Manager: Strategic Sourcing
Telkom SOC
01.2018 - 06.2022
Commodity Specialist
Nedbank
08.2015 - 12.2017
Sourcing Specialist (Indirect)
Novartis South Africa
02.2013 - 07.2015
Strategic Purchaser
Scania Trucks
01.2012 - 01.2013
Site Buyer
Adcock Ingram
01.2012 - 01.2012
Procurement Officer
GlaxoSmithKline
01.2009 - 01.2012
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration - undefined
Wits Business School
Advanced Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain Management - undefined
UNISA
BTech: Logistics - undefined
University of Johannesburg
National Diploma: Logistics - undefined
University of Johannesburg
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Wits Business School
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Relationship Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Commercial Negotiation
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Contract & SLA Management
- Risk, Compliance & Governance
- BBBEE & ESD
- Cost Optimisation & TCO Analysis
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Performance & KPI Management