Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Procurement/Supply Chain Management position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Successful at efficiently handling client inquiries, billing and administrative tasks. Familiar with contracts and other documents affecting billing processes. Prepares professional, polished statements, and business correspondence. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
SENIOR PROCUREMENT & BILLING OFFICER
NEC/XON SYSTEMS
4 2018 - Current
Procurement for NEC Africa (sourcing, purchasing, distribution, and billing).
Working on Microsoft ERP system Axapta 12, Microsoft D365, and Smartsheet's.
Collaborated with sales and accounting departments to resolve discrepancies, improving overall financial performance.
Assisted in financial audits, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations throughout the billing department.
Kept management informed of any potential collection issues or trends affecting cash flow through regular reporting activities.
Improved client satisfaction levels by providing prompt responses to inquiries related to billing issues or errors.
Developed strong working relationships with clients'' accounts payable departments, fostering trust and collaboration on billing matters.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring accurate order fulfillment and timely deliveries through diligent monitoring of orders and shipments.
Coordinated with sales teams to develop promotional strategies that effectively balanced inventory levels with customer demand patterns.
Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
Facilitated resolution of disputes with suppliers, maintaining strong partnerships and ensuring uninterrupted supply.
Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.
SCM/PROCUREMENT MANAGER/Administrator/Clerk
BYTES SYSTEMS INTEGRATIONS
05.2015 - 03.2018
Centralise the Procurement function within BSI
Overseeing the entire Purchasing/Logistic and Warehouse function
National and International
Liaising with the financial department to ensure Payments are processed
Liaising with the logistic department to ensure goods are delivered
Interacting with the sales department to process/source and order
Catered for the following Business Units: CISCO; KRONS; GENESYS; NETAPP; NUANCE; AUDIOCODES; MICROSOFT; ALCATEL LUCENT; DELL (IBM) & HP
Systems used Microsoft Outlook (Microsoft Dynamics Axapta 2009/2012).
PROCUREMENT ADMINISTRATOR
SIB INDUSTRIAL BRANDS
02.2015 - 04.2015
Sourcing (Industrial Parts and Aviation equipment
(Clients Denel Aviation and South African Airways)
Buying National & International (PPG; MAPAERO; IMPERIAL ABRASIVI; SHREWIN WILLIAMS; NU FINISH & CAT etc.)
List and source local and international courier services (Sebenza, DHL, Prive Logistics, UPS, DHL, BERCO, FedEx & Bex)
Communicate/Service, all internal clients/departments (R&D, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Billing, Operations, Human Resources & Warehouse (Technical Service Centre)
Cradle to the grave ownership (Track all orders international and local from the time it's opened/created until it is closed/paid reconciled)
Fleet management (Pool vehicles)
Cell phone/3G/DATA cards Administrator
Property Leases
Procurement of Information Technology Equipment Software & Hardware
Insurance of all company Assets
Purchasing of all Company Equipment A-Z
Builds and maintains relationships with suppliers
Source new suppliers as and when required
Adheres to BEE procurement compliance
Contacts suppliers to obtain prices compared to minimum order quantity/lead-time
Investigates quality and availability
Investigates and orders as required
Making sure we get the best product at the best price within the available / required lead time
Liaises with management and all departments and provide ongoing and accurate feedback
Obtain all required approvals from all levels within hours
Thus ensures all orders are approved & signed off by relevant Execs & CFO
Follow up discrepancies between ordered quantities and delivered quantities, including any price differences between final invoiced amount and price ordered at
Ensure all suppliers deliver as requested or indicated on each and every delivery schedule
Ensure penalty clauses are implemented with suppliers for late deliveries
Ensures all purchase orders are matched with delivery notes and tax invoices
Furthermore, ensures all tax invoices received are valid tax invoices and comply with VAT legislation
Ensure all correct paperwork (PO/Delivery notes/Invoices) are handed over as soon as available to Accounts Payable to ensure no delays are incurred and updates Procurement tracker
Investigate any problems / delays and supply accurate and direct feedback to all concerned
Ensures warranties are in place and used when applicable and high quality of products/raw materials are ordered
Ensure all new asset acquisitions are sent through to the Insurer to arrange cover under our policy
Liaises with insurance company regarding rates and queries
Submit all insurance claims accurately and promptly to the insurer
Follow up continuously and arrange for replacement assets
Organises courtesy vehicles where requested
Advises payroll of changes regarding vehicle insurance
Checks insurance payouts and reconciles payments received with own records
Receives ad hoc requests from various departments and acts accordingly
Maintains stock levels for all office supplies, consumables and paper etc
Manages all contracts for printers to ensure monthly usage figures are sent through for billing
Ensures that notice is given on other supplier contracts as and when required
Proactive feedback and follow ups regarding all aspects of all orders