THATO BASAAKANE
SURGICAL BUYER
Kanye,SOUTH
Summary
A hard working, focus driven individual with good negotiation skills, and all round Procurement and Supply Chain Management personnel. If it can be done then I can do it.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Surgical Buyer
Lenmed Bokamoso Private Hospital
GABORONE, Gaborone
10.2022 - Current
- Procure surgical stock according to the needs of the hospital.
- Timely generation of Purchase Orders for surgical stock based on utilization, supply lead times and stock on hand.
- Make regular follow-ups on backorders with the suppliers as necessary.
- Issue stock to the wards and maintains relevant records for the transactions made.
- Complies with hospital inventory control processes and policies including monthly cycle counts and thorough investigation of variances.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Provided training and guidance to junior team members on best practices in purchasing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement department.
- Continuously monitored industry trends to identify new supply sources that could potentially improve overall procurement efficiency.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, ensuring accurate product specifications were met in all purchases.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
Procurement Assistant Manager
JB Group
01.2019 - 10.2022
- Source for best quality suppliers in the retail clothing industry, develop and manage contracts with different suppliers.
- Expediting and liaising with suppliers on delivery of goods to make sure of on time delivery.
- Procure and make available to user departments any pending items.
- Give monthly reports to the Procurement manager regarding accomplished goals as well as unaccomplished objectives, and look for initiatives on how to obtain the set targets as a unit.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY
INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
Gaborone, GA 07.2017 - Current
Skills
Interpersonal skills
Communication skill
Results Oriented
Problem solving
Strong negotiator
Focus driven
Supplier relationship management
Purchase order management
Inventory oversight
Cost control
Vendor relations
Timeline
Surgical Buyer
Lenmed Bokamoso Private Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Procurement Assistant Manager
JB Group
01.2019 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY
INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
07.2017 - Current