Nthabiseng Ngwenya, CPCM™

I have a multifaceted role in procurement and supply chain management, with responsibilities spanning various stages of the procurement process and contract lifecycle. Requirements Analysis: • Review RFIs/RFQs/RFPs and associated documentation from business functions. • Plan internal demand management sessions for sourcing strategies. Sourcing Strategy Development: • Develop sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with departmental objectives and budgets. Analyze market research, transactional data, client insights, and team performance for strategic planning. Supplier Management: • Conduct vendor due diligence for new suppliers. • Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers. • Create collaboration teams for evaluation of RFIs/RFQs/RFPs. • Liaise with supplier management team for E-Sourcing. Reporting and Compliance: • Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for executive decision-making. • Coordinate BBBEE Compliance and Reporting, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Contract Lifecycle Management: • Support end-to-end contract lifecycle management. • Input into the preparation of relevant agreement templates. • Coordinate contract review and negotiation. • Track and manage contract renewal processes. Coordination and Documentation: • Coordinate with various departments (Legal, Insurance, Data Privacy,Finance, Tax) for contract-related matters. Maintain contract register and archiving of procurement contracts. • Log all sourcing and contract projects onto BOOM. Strategic Alignment and Support: • Develop partnerships and interventions for supply chain strategy implementation. • Review performance and recommend optimizations. • Ensure alignment between different departments and stakeholders.

I am a solution orientated procurement buyer and strategic sourcing buyer who can formulate and drive consistent approach towards purchasing and tendering activities so as to ensure value for money is maximized and cost savings generated. I also have a strong leadership skills responsible for supervising the work of Junior Buyers. I was also involved in the CAPEX tendering processing, sourcing suppliers and quotes and ensure accuracy, appropriateness of products and services and pricing. I was responsible for securing the company’s requirements of materials, equipment, consumables and services in convenient quality, price, and timing from the best sources locally and internationally in accordance with approved systems and regulations, and consequently contribute in the company resources optimization.

Develop a working relationship with numerous suppliers, performing excellent customer service throughout the RFI, RFP, RFQ process. Place orders receive via phone, email and ERP system with approve vendors ensuring accurate price and meeting delivery criteria. Negotiate, place order, and entries into contract for procurement on required materials to ensure timely delivery at maximum company benefit Drive on-time delivery for all external purchase Receive a purchase request, consult with the requester to develop specifications, make recommendation, identify viable supplier, obtain quote from the appropriate supplier Prepare purchase requisition and purchase order if required using the purchasing system Maintain accurate and organized purchasing and supplier files subject to audit Assist in the follow up and provide information to requesters regarding ordering

I consider myself to be hard working and dedicated in all I do . I am well capable of working individually and with others and I am always open to new challenges. I am self - motivated with high energy levels and a willingness to co- operate and complete any prescribed task within relevant time.