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Victor Lindani Buso

Victor Lindani Buso

Procurement/Purchasing/Transport and Raw Material
CApe Town,WC

Summary

A dynamic and results-driven Senior Procurement and Senior Commercial/Contract Manager with Supply Chain with a highly successful background in logistics, distribution, cost savings and negotiations aspects. Committed to achieving and exceeding demanding targets and business objectives while remaining focused on providing an exceptional standard of service. Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, the ability to implement decisions and to develop positive internal and external relationships. Enjoys being part of, as well as managing and motivating, a successful and productive team and thrives in highly pressure and challenging working environments. Capable of showing respect to all individuals and is passionate about problem solving and implementation of new business systems and procedures. Seeking new opportunity within a diverse company that can make use of existing skills and enhance professional and personal development. A well diverse business development person whom understand sales/marketing in the petrochemical industry. Managed to save Lubes division at Total South Africa R4 M by means of managing inventory Managed to save Total South Africa as a transport commodity manager R150M Implemented the ED and SD development strategy for Total South Africa Brought business to Barloworld Transport of R209 M in the bulk fuel deliveries FY 2016 Effectively implemented Supplier Development with BWO of R24M revenue Effectively implemented new BBBEE and employed 25 black owned suppliers working Barloworld Logistics ACQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES Problem-solving Analytic Thinking Warehouse Management Report Writing Stakeholder Engagement Administration Stakeholder Management Transport Management Logistics Management Business Development Cost Control Budget Management Process Improvement Production Planning Production Management Quality Control Strategy Development Commercial Management Marketing Management Sales Management Corporate Governance Supply Chain HR Management Industrial Relations Risk Management Risk Assessment Operations Management Health and Safety Business Analysis Data Analysis General Management Contract Management Change Management Performance Management Implementation Management Training Crisis Management Business Strategy Staff Development Communication Skills Project Management Computer Literate Customer Service Staff Management Time Management Troubleshooting Human Resource Management Leading regional management teams Developing attraction and retention schemes for critical skills Succession planning Implementing performance management strategies Implementing skills development plans Implementing remuneration and benefits schemes that support retention strategies Creating a culture of discipline Creating an environment that embraces diversity Ensuring open and effective communication Coaching mentoring Business Risk Management Safeguarding company assets Determining and mitigating business risks by using appropriate tools Ensuring compliance to audit protocols Eliminating fraudulent activities Developing business contingency plans Capital Efficiency / Profitability Ensuring optimal utilization of assets and resources to achieve and exceed target hurdle rates Depreciating assets in line with policy Ensuring adherence to capex authority framework Determining appropriate asset application for the region Operational Excellence Ensuring compliance to Automotive operations, risk and technical protocols Conducting inter sites audits Monitoring operations KPI’s Managing company brand Continuous innovations Customer satisfaction Achieving and exceeding contractual service levels Compiling monthly reports with value adding initiatives Attending customer steering committee meetings Developing bow-tie relations with key customers at all levels Understanding, influencing and supporting customer strategy Stakeholder Management Identifying community projects in line company policy Supplier management in order to build mutually beneficial relations. Business Development Identifying and evaluating opportunities for business growth. Gaining new business, analysing logistical problems and producing innovative solutions. Focus Areas Building sustainable strategic relationships with key suppliers as highlighted in the Barloworld Logistics Strategic Profile Manage and drive transformation with key suppliers Risk and liability through effective corporate governance management of 3PL suppliers Overall management carrier, warehouse and labour broker contracts and corporate governance Interaction with suppliers and building relationships with key suppliers To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Procurement position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure management Procurement position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure management position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Chief Procurement Officer position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Category Head:Transport and Prodcuts

Engen Petroleum (Pty) Ltd
Cape Town, Western Cape
01.2018 - 02.2023
  • Availability
  • Immediately
  • Surname
  • Buso
  • First Names
  • Victor
  • Lindani
  • Citizenship
  • South African
  • Identity No
  • Gender
  • Male
  • Passport Status
  • Valid
  • Residing in
  • Germiston
  • Areas to consider
  • Willing to Relocate, Reason for Leaving
  • Current
  • Drive strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management for Transport and Products categories through development and execution of strategies , systems, processes and performance indicators as well as partner with key stakeholders to ensure sustainable effective relationships and alignment with Procurement and business needs and goals
  • Direct Control of financial budget
  • Management to adhere to HSEQ and Zero To Rules,communicate, interpret and adhere to Engen Health ,Environment and Quality(HSEQ) policies and Zero Tolerancerules to ensure individual safety and that others, safeguard business operations and Engen compliance to industrial reputation
  • Enforce the implementation of applicable Engen procedures and guidelines and effect the compliance to statutory and legislative requirements to ensure conformance to establish LOA to safeguard Engen interest image and reputation
  • Develop and implement distinctive mindset, behaviour and culture to achieve high work performance by adoption and implementation of value interventions, tools and methodologies to promote and instil high sense of commitment ,ownership,intergrity and loyalty that will contribute to operational excellence
  • Communicate interpret and champion the execution of Engen policies and provisions of the Codes of Conduct and Business Ethics(CoBe),protection of personal information and Anti- Bribery and Corruption (ABC) and under take appropriate mitigation and/or intervention programmes to safeguard business operations, high staff discipline and industrial harmony
  • Category Management, drive, formulate and control procurement for transport and products category through deployment of category strategies and operation plans with approval from CPO,setting up goals and performance of category, tracking performance and reporting on results and performance (to CPO, business partners and relevant stakeholders)regularly to ensure execution is within agreed timelines and as per agreed stakeholders and gain maximum value return and benefits for Engen
  • Procurement saving,Set and deliver overall category saving by performing TCO analysis,driving TCO initiatives and defining clear and measurable goals that challenge team continuously improve and are implementable to ensure realisation of savings target
  • Strategic sourcing, build and execute cohesive strategic sourcing plans in line with procurement strategic objectives and goals through overseeing procurement strategy development and time plan, leading strategic sourcing for high value contracts,leading category managers to build category strategies and strategic sourcing plans, assisting with initiatives to build integrated strategic plan across-category vendors, communicating and aligning strategy with CPO and business partners, driving and developing negotiations strategies and lead negotiations as necessary to gain maximum value return and benefits for Engen
  • Supplier Relationship management,Implement and ensure effective supplier relationship management through development segmentation by category, interfacing with senior suppliers executives, setting supplier management targets and managing end to end contract management life cycle in order to maintain sustainable long term relationships with suppliers
  • Business Interfacing and SLA management, drive and manage interactions with key users and stakeholders to understand business needs, agree on SLA and influence sourcing decisions and align based on business plans in order to enhance business opportunities for Engen and deliver as per agreed timelines

General Manager

Barloworld Transport Solution, Manline Energy
Bedfordview, Gauteng
01.2016 - 07.2018
  • Business Development - Fuel and Gas, Reason for Leaving
  • Current
  • To lead development and execution of Manline Energy BD strategy, for Barloworld Logistics
  • Transports long term strategy, with a view to creating shareholder value
  • Duties herewith include:
  • Shareholder value
  • Growth and development in line with the 5 cubed vision
  • Business Development
  • Customer Relationship
  • Manage Customer Intimacy
  • Customer retention and development
  • Customer service
  • Commercial Management
  • RFP and tender Management
  • Devise and manage an appropriate commercial process for all qualified pipeline opportunities
  • Marketing
  • Develop appropriate marketing plan in accordance with Manline Energy and Barloworld Transport strategy
  • Ensure appropriate exposure through (collaboration with group marketing)
  • Leadership and People
  • Coach and mentor management employees with aim of transferring knowledge and developing people
  • Facilitate performance appraisal with employees using the scorecard for goal alignment and direction
  • SmartComs: Effectively implement and manage the SmartCom process
  • Create and drive a culture of employee engagement that distinguishes the company as an employer of choice
  • Cost
  • Manage and control all relevant cost activities
  • Income
  • Drive and achieve income targets versus plan
  • Drive growth targets against plan
  • Meet all group hurdle rates on new business landed
  • Governance
  • Ensure compliance to statutory requirements

Senior Commercial Manager

Barloworld Logistics, Reason
01.2013 - 01.2015

Supplier Management

Contract management

Commercial management

Transport and Logistics

Warehousing

RSA and Africa

Transport Commodity Manager

Total South Africa (Pty) Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Management
  • Disbursement management and rate management
  • Rate analysis, opportunity identification, solution implementation
  • Build/design and cost new solutions
  • Manage supplier tenders/RFP/RFIs from the initial tender phase through to the final contract negotiations and signing
  • Assist Account leads to ensure suitable carrier capacity planning vs client volume forecasts
  • Project management, tracking of project progress and validation of project savings
  • Calculation and sign off of fuel and annual adjustments
  • Assist the key accounts to compile annual transport budgets
  • Achieve carrier BEE targets through awareness and training
  • Identify new BEE suppliers
  • Risk Management and New BBBEE codes Transport
  • Implemented and managed the Risk and Greenworld assessments across all clients est
  • Transporters 153 for Barloworld Logistics
  • Managing the Key Suppliers Plans for Barloworld Logistics to develop suppliers and have strategic partnerships
  • Implemented Enterprise and Supplier Development within Barloworld Logistics
  • Developed 25 Black Owned transporters to participate within the transport spend, Reason for Leaving
  • Career Advancement
  • Lower the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) Transport Commodity
  • Segment the spent within each commodity
  • Use cross functional teams in sourcing projects
  • Develop sourcing strategies
  • Developing implementation plans for strategies
  • Maximize the savings to meet the target of set objectives
  • Monitoring the spend
  • Managing and facilitating the tender process
  • Stakeholder and supplier relations management
  • Meet internal client SLA
  • Ensure that suppliers have signed contracts
  • Implement the purchasing policy ,business rules and TSA supplier strategy
  • Conduct supplier visits in relation with strengthening the partnership and understand suppliers business
  • Attend internal clients operational meetings
  • Reporting
  • Provide necessary reports to internal clients and other stakeholders
  • Implement the Audit and mission report’s recommendations
  • Impalement the HSEQ critical list procedures
  • Monitor KP’s on specific commodity
  • Negotiate strategic partnership agreements with suppliers
  • Measurement of suppliers financial and commercial performance in terms of total cost of ownership
  • Lowering the Total Cost of Ownership
  • Price escalation control on supplier agreements
  • Continuous improvements in cost reduction initiatives
  • Track the key performance drivers of each commodity
  • Ensure that BEE spending targets are met
  • Track supplier performance
  • Preparing purchasing reports of company and group in coordination with the Purchasing Manager
  • Following and searching of existing global contracts to try to make benchmarks and benefit from them
  • Operate within the Group purchasing processes and ensure complete customer satisfaction
  • Manage the tender process according to the Group standards
  • Prepare the tender documents (specifications from internal clients),evaluate the submissions, prepare for supplier presentations of their submissions and recommend with the internal client and prepare the recommendation for tender committee
  • Manage monthly fuel escalations for fuel secondary delivery contracts
  • Manage monthly fuel escalations for Spot deliveries transporters
  • Manage annual escalations for Fuel and Lubes delivery contracts using the CPI, PPI or SEIFSA tables and calculations
  • Creating Transport contracts for fixed and variable secondary contracts on SAP/Template Light on monthly basis
  • Optimize the Spot deliveries by implementing the Primary deliveries on fixed contracts of 12 months in order to reduce the cents per litre spend.

Transport Specialist

Total South Africa (LTD) PTY
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • For Leaving
  • Promoted
  • Assist in the maintenance of transport contracts and the renewal thereof by recommending terms and conditions based on set KPI’s and recommending monthly and annual escalations with the aim of contributing to the optimization of the transport
  • Prepare new tender contracts for the appointment new contracts and provide recommendations on the appointments with the aim of improving the Company’s BEE initiatives and optimizing the transport
  • Assist in the maintenance of the transport performance measurement systems and provide recommendations there from for corrective action through benchmarking and analysis of transport statistics to ensure effective reporting
  • Prepare monthly-consolidated results of the transport and any exceptions thereto together with corrective action plan to ensure the optimal transport reporting and management
  • Recommend areas of improvement for the consideration of the Transport Contracts Manager for implementation to improve the efficiency of the transport operation
  • Represent the Company at various Transport meetings/bodies in order to build relations and enhance the Company’s image contributing to being an excellent corporate citizen
  • Ensure efficient customer service by resolving all customer queries / problems expediently thereby contributing to improved customer perceptions
  • Constant compliance to the Company’s HSEQ and security standards, any local by-laws and government legislation so as to minimize all risk pertaining to the company’s assets and stock, be an excellent corporate citizen, remain operational and ensure the safety of all people
  • Conduct HSEQ Audits using the SQAS / ISSSRS systems in conjunction with the transport technical advisor

Lubes / Acting Area Manager Lubes/ Supply Planner

SAP
01.2006 - 12.2006
  • Reason for Leaving
  • Promoted
  • Lubes Project SAP Template Light
  • Trouble shooting the new ERP system
  • Implementing Lubricants Demand and Supply
  • Interface of models SAP and local model
  • Editing work documents prior to implementation
  • Managing all business functional cases of Lubricant processes
  • Testing all Lubricants processes
  • Reviewing all test before implementation
  • Train all Lubricant depot managers and Manufacturing plant Production manager on the newly implemented process
  • Acting Area Manager responsibilities
  • Manages the maintenance of the warehouse contracts
  • Assist with preparation of new tender contracts and assist with the appointment of Agents (as per tender board recommendation)
  • Assist with the renewal of Warehouse Contracts
  • Ensure adherence to legal and safety requirements
  • Ensure that customer service provided by Agents and Depots is of a high standard and that Service Levels are attained
  • Compile monthly reports on all operational issues and provide feedback to the Lubricants Supply Chain Manager
  • Manage operational expenditure
  • Manage stocks at Depots and Agents to ensure that sufficient stock holding to meet demand.

Supply Planner

Total South Africa (LTD) PTY
Rosebank, WC
01.2006 - 12.2006
  • Responsibilities
  • Planning, controlling and monitoring supply in the RSA and NBLS countries in order to meet market demand and achieve optimal, secure and economic supply while maximizing company profitability, meeting stock level targets and protecting the company’s interests at all levels in order to gain maximum competitive advantage
  • Plan and budget for short, medium and long term supply on both a high and detailed level for RSA and NBLS Countries
  • Planning for supply and demand of lubricants in the e supply chain i.e
  • Transport, LMP Production, Safor, Raw Materials, Imports and Buyouts
  • Communication of above plans to all relevant role players
  • Guiding the logistical function for the supply of lubricants to depots, ensure market demand is met economically, product quality and HSEQ
  • Update and maintain the supply-planning database
  • Update and maintain the supply-planning model
  • Provide customized reports and information
  • Manage accuracy of plans and operational KPI’s
  • Manage the centralized depot order
  • Manage LMP production plan with the Production Manager
  • Together with the Demand Planner, custodians of the Sales & Operational Planning Process (S&OP) involving all Lubricant supply chain departments and role players
  • Key User in implementing a model for Demand and Supply Planning

Lubricant Analyst

Total South Africa (LTD) PTY
01.2004 - 12.2004

Distribution Requirement Planner

Engen Petroleum (Ltd) Pty
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Reason for Leaving
  • Career Advancement

Education

Grade 12 - undefined

Kagiso Senior Secondary School

B Tech - Business Administration

Wits

N.D. Production - Management

SAPICS Diploma - undefined

Skills

Languages Spokenundefined

Accomplishments

  • Registered for an Executive Development Program for Procurement in Supply Chain commencing in 2023
  • ACHIEVEMENTS
  • Managed to saved about R141 M and dropping procurement spend by R200 M from a quantum of R2 B for Engen Petroleum in Transport and Products(raw material)
  • Successfully implemented a financial model for transport which resulted in saving R12M on review of 3 PL transport contracts
  • Successfully implemented a procurement strategy to purchase raw material for manufacturing and saved R4M
  • Successfully implemented a strategy to purchase Own Fleet which resulted in saving R6M.

Additional Information

  • PROFILE OF VICTOR LINDANI BUSO

Timeline

Category Head:Transport and Prodcuts

Engen Petroleum (Pty) Ltd
01.2018 - 02.2023

General Manager

Barloworld Transport Solution, Manline Energy
01.2016 - 07.2018

Senior Commercial Manager

Barloworld Logistics, Reason
01.2013 - 01.2015

Transport Commodity Manager

Total South Africa (Pty) Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2013

Transport Specialist

Total South Africa (LTD) PTY
01.2007 - 01.2009

Supply Planner

Total South Africa (LTD) PTY
01.2006 - 12.2006

Lubes / Acting Area Manager Lubes/ Supply Planner

SAP
01.2006 - 12.2006

Lubricant Analyst

Total South Africa (LTD) PTY
01.2004 - 12.2004

Distribution Requirement Planner

Engen Petroleum (Ltd) Pty
01.2001 - 01.2003

Grade 12 - undefined

Kagiso Senior Secondary School

B Tech - Business Administration

Wits

N.D. Production - Management

SAPICS Diploma - undefined

Victor Lindani Buso Procurement/Purchasing/Transport and Raw Material