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.
Supplier Management
Contract management
Commercial management
Transport and Logistics
Warehousing
RSA and Africa