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Nsikayesizwe Marvin Mthimkhulu

@nsikayesizwemarvinmt

International Sourcing & Procurement Specialist at Continental Homeware who recommended PPE sourcing to help maintain business operations during COVID-19.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm interested in remote or contract opportunities applying my procurement expertise to supplier evaluation, procurement task development, structured bid analysis, and artificial intelligence evaluation projects.

At Continental Homeware, I identify overseas manufacturers, compare supplier quotations, and negotiate pricing and commercial terms for wholesale homeware products. I independently evaluate supplier options and recommend preferred suppliers for the director’s approval.

I prepare RFQs, contribute to product sourcing and development, and design product color boxes while assisting with packaging specifications. I also prepare import documentation for clearing agents and use Sage inventory software.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I recommended temporarily shifting sourcing from conventional homeware to personal protective equipment. Revenue from PPE trading helped the business maintain operations, continue paying employees without retrenchments, and meet obligations to suppliers with credit accounts.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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International Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

Current

Continental Homeware

Mar 2019 - Present (7 years 7 months)

Responsible for international product sourcing, supplier negotiations, quotation analysis, procurement coordination, and import-related documentation within a wholesale homeware business. Contributed to business continuity by recommending diversification into PPE during COVID-19.