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Ulla von Willigh

Capex And Special Project Manager
Blairgowrie

Summary

Accomplished Capex and Special Project Manager with a proven track record at ABInBev, adept in budgeting and forecasting, and contract negotiation. Expert in enhancing customer relations through strategic procurement and influential leadership. Achieved significant cost reductions and efficiency improvements in capital expenditure processes, demonstrating both hard and soft skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Capex and Special Project Manager

Signal Hill Products (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
05.2023 - Current

Responsible for over-all Capex spend for business.

Capex strategy.

Implemented Capex procedure.

Implemented RFQ process for Capex.

Build and implemented a Project Model for project and budget tracking in Acumatica (ERP)

Capex Zone Implementation Manager

ABInBev
12.2021 - 05.2023

Within position as Procurement Manager for Africa Zone I was responsible for civils, professional services for South Africa and Africa. I also assist with other CAPEX (Brewing, Packaging & Utilities). I engage with the Front End Planning team to ensure that RFQ packages were issued to the market in time. The commercial negotiations is aligned with Global Procurement and Contracts are drafted in accordance with each country's specific requirements.

Project Procurement Lead

AB InBev
08.2020 - 12.2021

Delivered accurate budget forecasts for projects based on historical data analysis and anticipated future needs in procurement planning.

Reduced project costs through effective negotiation with suppliers and vendors.

Developed comprehensive procurement strategies to address project-specific requirements and constraints.

As Project Procurement Specialist, I was responsible for CAPEX spend under R3.5 million for South Africa.

I also Project Managed the capex procurement centralisation project

Acting Capex Procurement Manager

Ab InBev
03.2020 - 08.2020

Acting as Capex Procurement Manager, negotiating Capex contract with local and international suppliers. Focusing mainly on deferrals during Covid-19.

Senior Project Administrator

Ab InBev
06.2015 - 03.2020

Administration resource for Project Manager, Administer PPO, champion the system, Implement change and version control with the project office environment. Support with and manage import logistics, freight and clearing of equipment. Perform capex order administration, Project Accounting/ cost control, Track project budget and expenditure for Capex, Administer Project resource timesheets and pay cost claims, Compile and or administer contracts and ensure necessary authorisation is obtained

Distribution Manager

SAB Miller
05.2014 - 05.2015

Lead the distribution team (8 drivers, 16 crew, 1 routing and scheduling planner and 3 talesellers) in ensuring effective primary and secondary distribution scheduling and management. Manages the ordering process and administrative function in order to support sales. Complete shift documents and administration and ensure that no time loss or drop in quality occur between shift handover. Manages the schedules, in advance, for 24h order lead times, multiple distribution load plans for following day, in a time framework that satisfies both Customer DSP agreements and Depot load preparation resourcing requirements. Manages ordering process and administrative function support sales

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain Management

Regent Business School
Durban
04.2001 -

Skills

Budgeting and forecasting

Customer relations specialist

Influencing skills

Purchasing and procurement

Contract negotiation expertise

Reading

I enjoy reading books from inspirational authors like Simon Sinek, it gives a different perspective  on the way I perceive thighs in my normal day-to-day life.

Timeline

Capex and Special Project Manager

Signal Hill Products (Pty) Ltd
05.2023 - Current

Capex Zone Implementation Manager

ABInBev
12.2021 - 05.2023

Project Procurement Lead

AB InBev
08.2020 - 12.2021

Acting Capex Procurement Manager

Ab InBev
03.2020 - 08.2020

Senior Project Administrator

Ab InBev
06.2015 - 03.2020

Distribution Manager

SAB Miller
05.2014 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain Management

Regent Business School
04.2001 -
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