Procurement Manager
ERG Africa
Total years of experience :8 years, 2 Months
Responsible for critical reagents category. Cobalt and copper production in the mining industry ( Central Africa). Responsible for the strategic sourcing.
Leadership and communication:
- covering 100% of OPeX needs for critical reagents
- converted 85% of PO to straight re-buy and reduce buyers’ workload
- supported & led buyers, expediting team
- designed and implemented SoW to smooth cross-department cooperation
Negotiations:
- reviewed and renegotiated critical contracts to achieve better results (financial terms, contract length, commercial terms)
Budget&Planning:
- Managed 25% of group spends
- reduced stock pile by 30%
- implemented detailed 18 month forecast spends
- linked 70% commodities to verified sources
Supplier management:
- implemented performance and financial metrics (95% timely deliveries)
- ranged supplier database to determine sourcing strategies
- designed SOP to avoid ambiguity
- led all procurement related communications to ensure transparency between suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Owner of 100% demand planning for Russia and CIS markets, resulting in a 23% reduction in lead times.
- Managed a team of five professionals and verified forecast accuracy for over 200 SKUs.
Major Responsibilities:
- Generated a 24-month forecast based on previous cycle inputs for Sales review.
- Spearheaded change management and continuous improvement efforts to achieve S&OP vision and objectives.
- Owned the forecast accuracy KPI, ensuring its definition and measurement were fully embedded in each country.
- Ensured full deployment and usage of BW reports & KPIs across countries and provided consolidated analysis for management teams.
- Assessed and coordinated demand planning changes resulting from new brand acquisitions, integrations of new key customers/distributors, or supply network changes.
- Collaborated with FP&A to convert Sales Forecast volumes into Financial Forecast projections using APO/BPC systems as well as highlight potential financial deviations
- Evaluated forecast accuracy KPIs at the country level, sharing results in each monthly
- Actively participated in monthly planning hub review meetings to share key demand trends and alert major deviations from forecast tracking
Managed 25% of the company's export activities, engaged in 100% of customs negotiations, and handled average contract values of 4 million USD.
-Achieved cost savings by recalculating custom fees and procurement prices.
-Reduced lead times by 10% through the implementation of new paths and onboarding new companies.
Major Responsibilities:
-Coordinated manufacturers and logistic suppliers from China, ensuring timely deliveries and shipments.
-Negotiated prices with over 200 suppliers, verified HS codes for accurate tax valuation, and optimized logistic and customs fees.
-Oversaw 3PL performance, including logistics, customs, and certification agencies, to ensure on-time delivery, SLA compliance, and efficient stock management.
-Generated essential documents, such as CO, invoices, and shipping records, streamlining the procurement process.
-Effectively communicated and collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth supply chain operations.
-Demonstrated adaptability and a proactive problem-solving mindset to address challenges effectively.
-As the Procurement Manager at Metalmaster Co., Ltd, I served as a crucial bridge between end-users, suppliers, finance, and logistic departments.
-My dedication to smooth operations resulted in no major delays in shipments, with proactive measures taken to inform stakeholders promptly about any deviations and push the process if required.
Major Responsibilities:
-Conducted personal meetings on various levels to foster strong relationships and ensure effective collaboration.
-Expertly handled price negotiations, consistently advocating for reducing costs to budget levels. For contracting, I prepared drafts and engaged in detailed discussions with suppliers to finalize terms and agreements.
-Skillfully managed reclamations by preparing claims and finding the best solutions to resolve issues efficiently and maintain positive supplier relationships.
-Proactively monitored shipment control, ensuring that all necessary preparations were in place to facilitate smooth deliveries.
-Diligently checked production levels and stock levels, enabling timely responses to demand fluctuations and potential supply issues.
-Successfully navigated constant challenges to ensure timely shipments and optimal inventory management
MA International Trade
Specialist Diploma ( some countries accept as BA or MA) in Economics