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I am an experienced procurement leader delivering global sourcing and measurable cost savings.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a permanent, office-based procurement leadership role where I can drive cost savings, lead teams, manage international sourcing and imports/exports, and implement ERP and ISO-compliant processes. I am willing to relocate.

I am a strategic and results-driven procurement and supply chain professional with over 20 years' experience across mining, construction, manufacturing, and engineering sectors. I specialise in cost optimisation, international sourcing, contract negotiation, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable procurement value.

At Johnson Crane Hire I led national procurement across 16+ branches, implemented ISO9001-compliant processes, and drove initiatives that reduced total cost of ownership by 15–20% while increasing B-BBEE spend by 40%. I seek a permanent, office-based leadership role where I can apply my ERP expertise (SAP, Syspro, Navision, AS400), supplier development skills, and inventory optimisation experience to improve margins and operational resilience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Buyer

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Parker Steel UK

Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Lead strategic sourcing of steel, tools, PPE and corporate services for UK operations, negotiating supplier terms and consolidating vendors to improve cost and lead-time performance across international supply chains.

Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Supplier Performance

Procurement Manager

Johnson Crane Hire (Pty) Ltd

Mar 2008 - Sep 2022 (14 years 6 months)

Directed procurement across 16+ branches, delivering a 15–20% reduction in total cost of ownership over three years and a 40% increase in B-BBEE procurement spend through supplier negotiations and process standardization.

Category Management Contract Negotiation Inventory Management Team Leadership

Senior International Buyer

Bell Equipment Co. SA

Jul 2006 - Feb 2008 (1 year 7 months)

Managed local and global sourcing of high-value spare parts, optimized freight routes and consolidated shipments to reduce landed costs and shorten lead times while maintaining OTIF supplier performance.

Sourcing Freight Management Supplier KPIs (OTIF)Incoterms Cost Optimization

Buyer

Hyflo Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd

Jul 2002 - Jun 2006 (3 years 11 months)

Managed procurement of hydraulic and pneumatic components, coordinated in-house customs clearing to reduce third-party fees, and improved forecasting to increase stock availability and turns across branches.

Procurement Vendor Assessment Forecasting

Imports Controller

Transvaal Clothing Industries

Mar 1999 - Jun 2002 (3 years 3 months)

Managed import control and customs processes for apparel operations, ensuring timely clearance, compliance with trade documentation, and cost-effective freight handling.

Customs Compliance Cost Control

Stores Controller

Nova Dental Laboratory Supplies

Oct 1995 - Feb 1999 (3 years 4 months)

Controlled warehouse operations and inventory for dental supplies, maintained item master accuracy and improved stock forecasting to reduce stockouts and obsolete inventory.

Inventory Control Forecasting Obsolete Stock Disposal