Sphamandla Myeni
@sphamandlamyeni
Procurement professional driving strategic sourcing and contract value.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-oriented procurement professional with extensive experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management. I have a strong record of implementing procurement initiatives that deliver measurable cost savings and risk mitigation.
At Eskom I led strategic sourcing processes, prepared tender documentation, negotiated contracts and tracked contract performance using SAP and established cost-saving mechanisms. I also managed cross-functional teams and ensured alignment with procurement policies and governance frameworks.
My background includes roles in tender office management and governance assurance, where I enforced compliance, resolved audit queries and implemented internal controls to support transparent procurement operations. I bring strong analytical skills, MS Excel proficiency and practical knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA, BEE regulations and GRAP.
I hold a Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, and I am certified on NEC3, PIE and Forex. I am committed to improving contracting strategies, supplier relationships and procurement processes to deliver value for organizations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
ELProcurement Officer
Eskom Holdings SOC Limited
Apr 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years 4 months)
Led strategic sourcing and contract negotiations, driving cost savings and ensuring supplier compliance; managed contract lifecycle in SAP and reported benefits and risks to senior managers.
Tender Office Manager
Rotek Industries SOC Limited
Aug 2021 - Mar 2022 (7 months)
Managed tender receiving, documentation control and governance assurance, strengthened internal controls to meet audit requirements and resolved audit queries.
Governance Assurance Officer
Rotek Industries SOC Limited
Jul 2021 - Mar 2022 (8 months)
Performed proactive assurance on tenders, maintained governance registers and coordinated corrective actions to close audit findings across the P&SCM environment.
Strategic Sourcing Officer
Rotek Industries SOC Limited
Jul 2019 - Jun 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Executed strategic sourcing activities including market analysis, tender evaluation and contract awards; managed loaded contracts in SAP and tracked sourcing benefits.
SCM Practitioner
Emalahleni Local Municipality
Jan 2016 - Jun 2019 (3 years 5 months)
Coordinated procurement procedures, managed supplier assessments and contract records, and supported contract management and compliance with municipal procurement policies.
Educator (Accounting & Economics)
Ikusasalethu High School
Jan 2008 - Dec 2015 (7 years 11 months)
Taught Accounting and Economics (Grades 10–12), assisted with school budgeting and served as school accounting officer producing audited financial statements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MMManagement College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)
Bachelor of Commerce, Supply Chain Management
2019 -
Completed Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management at MANCOSA.
UUUniversity of South Africa (UNISA)
Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Education
2011 -
Completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Mangosuthu Technikon
National Diploma, Cost and Management Accounting
2006 -
Obtained a National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting.
Prince Zibhebhu High School
Matric, Commercial Subjects
2002 -
Completed Matric with commercial subjects.
Availability
Location
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