ZANELE MTHOMBENI
Buyer
JHB
Summary
Buyer managing stock and non-stock purchase orders, supplier onboarding, and open-order follow-up across iScala ERP and SAP ERP, with in engineering, water and construction. Coordinates purchase order amendments, invoice and GRN document flow, supplier reactivation, payment-term changes, and advance payment requests for COD suppliers. Strengthens procurement continuity by expediting orders, handling procurement queries, and keeping internal warehouse transfer requests moving.
Overview
6
6
Certificates
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Xylem
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Processed 50-70 purchase orders weekly across stock and non-stock requests while maintaining accurate ERP records.
- Amended purchase orders, resolved purchase order queries, and expedited confirmations through iScala ERP and Excel.
- Tracked open purchase orders and invoices through closure, then submitted GRN documents to finance for processing.
- Processed new supplier onboarding, reactivated blocked suppliers, and supported supplier credit applications and payment term changes.
- Handled internal warehouse transfer requests and processed signed invoices, delivery notes, and job cards for receiving.
- Processed orders and IWT/STO requests in iScala and SAP ERP systems while supporting vendor master updates and contract administration.
Junior Buyer
Babcock International Group
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Processed 50-100 requisitions weekly into purchase orders and kept procurement requests moving through the approval cycle.
- Amended purchase orders and processed orders in Medius ERP to keep supplier and internal records aligned.
- Reviewed vendor applications, administered BEE verification, and supported procurement policy compliance for new and existing suppliers.
- Maintained supplier information, managed vendor changes, and supported procurement and accounts payable processes with accurate master data.
- Processed credit applications, negotiated supplier prices, and administered payment terms to support purchasing decisions.
- Resolved procurement queries from requisitioners and supported supplier evaluation through clear, timely communication.
Procurement Internship
Aveng Grinaker LTA
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Maintained procurement activities in line with the Aveng Procurement Policy and supported policy compliance.
- Processed orders in Buildsmart ERP, coordinated invoice processing, and supported ERP order handling.
- Verified PPE purchases and kept supplier BBBEE certificates and affidavits current.
- Processed vendor and credit applications while updating supplier records and payment terms.
- Facilitated training for ED and SD suppliers to strengthen onboarding and supplier development support.
Skills
Purchase order processing
Requisition review
Order expediting
Invoice processing
ERP order processing
Contract administration
Order status tracking
Supplier onboarding
Vendor management
Supplier credit applications
Payment terms administration
Procurement query resolution
Vendor master data management
Supplier evaluation
Procurement policy compliance
Certification
Project Management Level 4, The Learning Organization (TLO)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1991-01-17
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: African
- Availability: Immediately
Achievements
Ovation award as Apprentice/Learner of the year, Babcock International 2020
Timeline
Buyer
Xylem
03.2024 - 02.2025
Junior Buyer
Babcock International Group
04.2020 - 03.2022
Procurement Internship
Aveng Grinaker LTA
06.2016 - 06.2018