Sourcing Head for Africa
Global FMCG
Total years of experience :25 years, 4 Months
Managing Spend of Euro 100 million per annum
Savings target of 10-15% Implementation of all procurement policies, processes and procedures nationally across all regional buildings Implementation of tender process, vendor evaluation process, vendor selection process and due diligence process
Procurement of products and tender for "e
Contract negotiation on all projects on behalf of the company
Reduction of 80% Maverick spend within the company
Drafting and Implementation of BEE transformation plan ensuring only BEE level 1 and 2 companies are used ensuring Supplier development plans are met.
Successful procurement of FMCG for sensitive projects within Africa
Management and leadership of successful teams within various areas of the company
Process Management
Reporting and Working closely to Executive Management within the Group
Decision Maker and Process Owner
Contribute to the better knowledge of the suppliers in Africa
Ability to work and ensure performance of various teams
Study and propose improvements, resources management of needs for the Department.
Manage Equipment and Material Lists.
Setting Budgets and ensuring these are not exceeded
Support and Effective Management of staff within all areas
Report to the Director on a regular basis.
Negotiation of sensitive Contracts
Coordinate forecast and develop a procurement Schedule for equipment.
Build and develop relationships with key suppliers.
Help to lower the cost and secure agreements.
Prepare purchase requisitions and issues purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions.
Ensure appropriate quality management, including review and compilation of quality documentation and assisting with quality audits and inspections (both internal and external).
Be aware, communicate and actively collaborate in the Sustainability Policies set by the company in the Sustainability Director Plan.
Search alternative producers of products and machinery manufactured in South Africa and the rest of the World.
Liaising with Global Projects with special focus on projects Internationally.
Managing and solve any issues with the suppliers and manage the fulfilments of the contracts. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Source Energy Efficiency Products Contribute to the implementation of a long-term strategy for the Procurement function and ensure alignment of all activities undertaken in the purchasing department to the strategy
Build out short and long term forecast predictions
Develop and execute Procure to Pay strategy
Drive best practice, continuous improvement and innovation at process and procedure level within purchasing
Construct, implement and fine tune methods, processes and systems to enhance effectiveness and meet organizational goals
Ensure cost effectiveness by maximizing cost/benefit ratios
Managing the Request for Quotation/Proposal and Information process
Pro-active Business Risk Management.
Interview, identify and qualify potential new vendors in order to secure more cost effective sources of products and services
Manage vendor relationships and assist in building effective partnerships
Define the strategy and objectives for cost optimization
Contracts Management & Negotiation
Develop and enhance procurement policies and procedures and control procurement department budget
Liaise with accounts payable department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the suppliers
Continually develop expertise to support growth for new projects
Health and safety tenders
Project Management Successful implementation of various High Level Projects
• Procurement & Supply Chain Head
• Implementation Training and Support of following modules:
• Oracle I-procurement
• Contract Management
• Project Management
• Successful implementation of various High-Level Projects
• Lead Implementation Consultant of following modules:
• Oracle Inventory (Functional & Technical)
• Oracle Purchasing (Functional)
• Oracle Order Management (Functional)
• Ivalua P2P Implementations
• Coupa P2P Implementations
• Zycus P2P Implementations
• Artificial Intelligence and RPA
• Implementation of all procurement policies, processes and procedures nationally across all regional buildings
• Cost Centre Management
• Budget Management
• 20% Savings on Targets
• Revenue of $1billion USD
• Growing of Procurement Team
• Identifying Talent within Procurement for Growth
• Strategic working with County Head and Vertical Leads
• Managing Design, Solution and Implementations Team
• Sales target of $10m
Set up and development of the Purchasing Office in South Africa
Implementation Training and Support of following modules:
Accounts Payable
General Ledger
Purchasing
Sourcing
Inventory
Supply Chain
Oracle I-procurement
Contract Management
Hubble Report Conversion
Project Management
Successful implementation of various High Level Projects
Lead Implementation Consultant of following modules:
Oracle Inventory (Functional & Technical)
Oracle Purchasing (Functional)
Oracle Order Management (Functional)
Implementation of all procurement policies, processes and procedures nationally across all regional buildings
Managing Spend of R100 million per annum
Savings target of 10-15%
Set up and development of the Purchasing Office in South Africa
Implementation of all procurement policies, processes and procedures nationally across all regional buildings
Managed to save 10% on a R50 million project within my first month of being at the company
Implementation of tender process, vendor evaluation process, vendor selection process and due diligence process
Procurement of products and tender for "Biggest Car Port PV Project currently in SA" 1.8MW
Contract negotiation on all projects on behalf of the company
Reduction of 100% Maverick spend within the company
Drafting and Implementation of BEE transformation plan ensuring only BEE level 1 and 2 companies are used ensuring Supplier development plans are met.
Successful procurement of FMG for sensitive banking projects within SA
Management and leadership of successful teams within various areas of the company
Process Management
Reporting and Working closely to Executive Management within the Group
Decision Maker and Process Owner
Contribute to the better knowledge of the suppliers in South Africa
Ability to work and ensure performance of various teams
Study and propose improvements, resources management of needs for the Department.
Manage Equipment and Material Lists.
Setting Budgets and ensuring these are not exceeded
Support and Effective Management of staff within all areas
Report to the Director on a regular basis.
Negotiation of sensitive Contracts
Coordinate forecast and develop a procurement Schedule for equipment.
Build and develop relationships with key suppliers.
Help to lower the cost and secure agreements.
Prepare purchase requisitions and issues purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions.
Ensure appropriate quality management, including review and compilation of quality documentation and assisting with quality audits and inspections (both internal and external).
Be aware, communicate and actively collaborate in the Sustainability Policies set by the company in the Sustainability Director Plan.
Search alternative producers of products and machinery manufactured in South Africa and the rest of the World.
Liaising with Commercial Department with special focus on projects in South Africa.
Managing and solve any issues with the suppliers and manage the fulfilments of the contracts. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Source Energy Efficiency Products
Oversee Solar PV Projects
Industry Leader conferences in Solar Energy
Contribute to the implementation of a long-term strategy for the Procurement function and ensure alignment of all activities undertaken in the purchasing department to the strategy
Build out short and long term forecast predictions
Develop and execute Procure to Pay strategy
Drive best practice, continuous improvement and innovation at process and procedure level within purchasing
Construct, implement and fine tune methods, processes and systems to enhance effectiveness and meet organizational goals
Ensure cost effectiveness by maximizing cost/benefit ratios
Managing the Request for Quotation/Proposal and Information process
Pro-active Business Risk Management.
Interview, identify and qualify potential new vendors in order to secure more cost effective sources of products and services
Manage vendor relationships and assist in building effective partnerships
Define the strategy and objectives for cost optimization
Contracts Management & Negotiation
Develop and enhance procurement policies and procedures and control procurement department budget
Liaise with accounts payable department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the suppliers
Continually develop expertise to support growth for new projects
Health and safety tenders
Project Management Successful implementation of various High Level Projects
Management of 8 buyers;
Contract Negotiations;
Management of RFQ' RFP' and RFI process
New supplier qualification;
Managing supplier database registration;
Successful implementation of e-sourcing, catalog management, contract management and e-auction;
Managing a budget of $1 million;
Achieving a department saving of $5 million;
Sitting and decision making player in Capex steering committee, Procurement Review Forum;
Attending and presenting in Executive level key strategy meetings
Manage budgets and forecast for company CFO;
Manage budgets and forecast for 6 General Managers under CFO;\
Manage accruals;
Budget planning for new financial year;
Super User on Oracle Financial Analyzer
Super User on Oracle Budgeting
Managing the Procure 2 Pay process
Engaging with suppliers
Managing financial contracts
Key player in Mergers and Acquisitions
Engaging with auditors
Assisting in due diligence
Setting up and implementing operational policies in new national distribution warehouse;
Management of 8 staff members;
Management of call centre;
Meetings with suppliers;
Project owner
Operational duties within warehouse
Ongoing level 4 of 5