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Vukile Kevin Cele
Procurement Professional
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
Motivated and dedicated procurement professional with over 2 years of experience in a JSE-listed manufacturing company. Specializing in commodity buying, order and materials expediting, cost-saving strategies, and supplier relationship management. Working in a fast-paced procurement environment has deepened appreciation for the substantial value procurement adds to business operations. Eager to continue growth and development in this field, potential has been recognized by management at various levels, including senior leadership. Privileged to be mentored by the General Manager and Head of Procurement at Hulamin Limited.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Expeditor
Hesto Harnesses
08.2024 - Current
- Raise the road freight and air freight orders for urgent parts
- Generate and forward purchase orders to suppliers (Emails, Zeno, Syspro, EDI)
- Receives orders confirmations from suppliers and update Syspro
- Manage/Monitor orders and update any changes for quantities weekly
- Escalate critical and potential shortages, root cause and counter measure
- Monitor stock levels of suppliers
- Update monthly delivery performance report for suppliers
- Compile monthly reports on supplier performance and SSN
- Monthly forecast preparation and orders sent to suppliers as per supplier agreement
- Check SHIPS and EDI on daily basis and action
Commodity Buyer / Procurement Expeditor
Hulamin Limited
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Coordinated and monitored purchasing activities to ensure that all orders were placed and received in a timely manner
- Building and maintaining supplier and customer (Internal end-users) relationships by providing timely responses and support
- Worked closely with production teams to make sure their production inputs are at optimum levels
- Raise air freight authorisation request on urgent orders that are critically low
- Effectively conducting Purchase to Pay (P2P) activities (e.g., requests for quote (RFQ), proposals, supplier negotiations etc.) to secure supply in accordance with group Procurement policy and procedure, at lowest total cost and risk to the business
- Processing of Logistics invoices, updating monthly rates on logistics contracts, reconciliation of trip logs, and service schedules
- Managed vendor selection, on boarding, and compliance procedures
- Generated weekly and monthly Procurement Reports using Maximo system.
Asset Register Officer
Pioneer Debt Solutions
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted in developing asset management policy framework
- Participated in designing and implementing new asset management systems including tagging, allocating and disposing of assets
- Led quarterly asset audits and verification processes
- Ensured compliance with legal and corporate regulations
- Allocate each and every IT asset to its user for traceability.
Education
Post-graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management (NQF8- In progress) - undefined
Regent Business school
National Diploma in Logistics Management (NQF6) - undefined
University of Zululand
Call Centre Operator Certificate - undefined
Cornerstone Training
National Senior Certificate (bachelor endorsement) - undefined
Thobigunya High School
Skills
Problem solving- Capability to identify challenges and provide solutions
Decision making - Sound judgement and ability to make informed decisions
Relationship Management - Proficiency in building relationships with suppliers, customers and team members
Supplier Management- Ability to track supplier performance and offer development solutions
Cost Optimisation- Understanding of financial markets, financial trends, and optimise resources
Risk Management- Ability to identify production and delivery risks and provide mitigation
Strategic Sourcing and Negotiation- Ability to collect spend data, spend analysis, market research price negotiation and contracting
Analytical Skills- ability analyse variety of products and services in the market and make fact-based purchasing decisions
Communication- ability to communicate with people and stakeholders clearly and professionally
Accomplishments
- Recognized as Employee of the Month in Nov 2023 for consistently achieving department savings targets.
- Achieved monthly savings of R275k a month through effective contracting monthly production consumables and maintenance spares by negotiating the best price and took advantage of bulk orders.
- Academic achiever - attained 7 distinctions in my National Diploma.
Attributes
- Energetic and results driven.
- Thorough and conscientious.
- Perseverant and committed.
- Goal-oriented and high-achieving.
References
Available upon request
Software
Maximo ERP
Syspro ERP
CASM- (contract &assets management)
Timeline
Procurement Expeditor
Hesto Harnesses
08.2024 - Current
Commodity Buyer / Procurement Expeditor
Hulamin Limited
05.2022 - 05.2024
Asset Register Officer
Pioneer Debt Solutions
01.2020 - 01.2021
Post-graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management (NQF8- In progress) - undefined
Regent Business school
National Diploma in Logistics Management (NQF6) - undefined
University of Zululand
Call Centre Operator Certificate - undefined
Cornerstone Training
National Senior Certificate (bachelor endorsement) - undefined
Thobigunya High School