My name is Blessing Takawira based in Johannesburg. I hold a Masters degree and have a passion for filtering my knowledge to others in the areas of business management. I work as a procurement officer and have a lot of experience in the business environment. I am currently pursuing my Doctorate degree.
Online
BLESSING speaks English
Ensure accuracy of contracts, purchase orders, and invoices. Serve as subject matter expert for Pastel purchasing processes. Provide advice for execution of spot buying and tactical sourcing for purchasing activity, and resolution for contract/supplier discrepancies. Record metrics, and ensure that operational targets, service level agreements (SLAs), and key performance indicators (KPIs) are met. Secured goods and services for iron ore mines as part of a team responsible for a R2.2B annual spend across different operating sites. Purchases items as stocked, order-on-demand, manually managed, repair (RIM), exchange, consignment, keep fill and vendor-held inventories. Managed a book of business of 36000 catalog items, encompassing 50 commodity groups ranging from office supplies to major mining operation equipment to heavy mobile equipment. Streamlined order processing, surpassing targets goal for establishing forward purchase agreements, with 70% of assigned catalog items ordered automatically. Solicited bids and negotiated pricing for equipment and bulk commodity purchases, forward purchase agreements and consignment agreements, capturing over R200 000.00 cost savings (recurring and award quote) in 2019. Coordinated with warehouse personnel, inventory control and suppliers to track status and assure prompt delivery of correct parts under critical timelines. Contacted supplier relationship management activities.
Expert in Research Project writing e.g Research Methodology Assisting in assignments.
Because I am a Subject Matter Expert, with the required academic qualifications in the subject area. Also, I have practical experience which added advantage for the students of getting practical examples.
BLESSING teaches Business Studies at University/College level(s)