Steven Kisten

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage within the Engineering industry

Promoted

Driving business strategy for transformation and best in class Service provider selection for preferential procurement Supplier relationship management Technology upkeep and constant implementation with suppliers

Management in the chemical manufacturing environment. Full senior management function of the South Africa Plant and leadership of a team of a multi disciplined work force in the Production, Supply Chain & Logistics, Procurement, Sales, Inventory management, Finance, HR, Plant Maintenance, Quality management, Health, Safety & Environment, Laboratory, Q.C. simultaneously meeting all statutory requirements and regulations. Driving and ensuring alignment with the company strategy, mission, compliance with policies and procedures achieving and focusing on best in class service, price offerings and quality. Major focus on continuous cost reductions, efficiency in all processes and corporate governance. Target results include increasing productivity, revenue, profitability, grow brand awareness, achieving objectives and expansion of business nationally.

Coordinating and managing the South Africa Plant procurement and purchasing processes by procuring a variety of raw materials / finished products from both local and international suppliers by contract and purchase orders. Ensuring alignment with the company strategy, policies and procedures achieving best in class service, price and quality with continuous cost reduction achievements.

Implementation of strategic sourcing process Identify low cost sourcing models nationally and internationally Identify sourcing opportunities that deliver cost reductions that impact lower cost of production

Category Procurement Manager for the strategic procurement and contract negotiations for Transport, Agency Labour, Security Services, Materials Handling Equipment, Ground Fleet, Facility Maintenance, Bulk Fuel - Diesel, etc. Achievement of greatest value contribution, benefit realisation and efficiency from procurement activities in country and ensure customer satisfaction by meeting their demands in terms of quality, price and service. Sourcing to develop and implement best in class local procurement strategies. The leading of local procurement teams. Identifying and recommending best suppliers and to maintain good relationships with them.

Managing sourcing, procurement and provision of the country infrastructure components that contribute toward the efficient, legal / regulatory compliant, safe and optimal operation of the country infrastructure, including; Fleet, Occupational Health and Safety, Facilities, Equipment, Procurement, Network Supplies and Uniforms for the country.

Financial and general Administration Management Distribution Centre sourcing and procurement Management and Administration of Transport Department activities and functions Administration of Distribution Centre Human Resources functions Management of Quality, Safety (SHEQ) and Housekeeping funtions to ISO standards Continuous review, update, approval and dissemination of policies and standard operating procedures

Project cost and materials estimating Site costing and procurement of plant and equipment Preparation of site budgets Preparation of monthly site costs for management reporting Administrate project cost controls through policies and procedures Preparation of project plans with Cost Engineers