Michelle M.
Senior Purchasing and Administrative Officer
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Michelle M. is a seasoned professional specializing in administration and procurement with more than a decade of experience across diverse sectors, including manufacturing, finance, and logistics. Her expertise spans managing intricate end-to-end purchasing cycles, tender documentation, supplier relations, and comprehensive financial reconciliations. Michelle has honed her skills working with esteemed corporate and government clients such as the Police, Army, Navy, and Airforce, ensuring compliance and contract fulfillment. Proficient in tools like Microsoft AX, SAGE, and Pastel, she excels at stock control, invoicing, and communication in both remote and hybrid environments. Michelle studied at the University of South Africa with courses in Accounting Information Systems and Business Management. Her ability to operate independently while managing high workloads makes her a reliable asset for remote administrative roles.
Experience
Purchasing Officer/Admin Clerk/Office Assistant/Sales Representative
Stepahead Manufacturing CC and Asakawu Technologies Pty Ltd · 2021 — PresentCreated bills of materials, prepared costings, and compiled tender documents for various quotes, imports, and exports. Oversaw purchase and sales orders, tracked deliveries and back orders, and managed production requirements. Ordered raw materials and office supplies while coordinating service providers for maintenance. Invoiced customers and followed up on debtor payments along with handling account reconciliations. Processed creditor invoices and executed daily bank reconciliations. Maintained internal registers and captured vendor/customer information. Ensured quality control for raw materials and finished goods while coordinating logistics paperwork for deliveries.Purchasing Officer
Stepahead Manufacturing CC · 2018 — 2021Sourced new vendors and liaised with suppliers to obtain quotations for tenders, imports, and exports. Crafted bills of materials and stock codes on AX while managing procurement of materials necessary for production. Processed purchase orders and monitored supplier deliveries, ensuring quality of incoming materials. Captured vendor information, resolved invoice queries, and maintained stock receipt records. Coordinated local and international courier services while preparing logistics documentation for deliveries. Participated in completing and reviewing tender documents essential for supplier collaboration.Admin Clerk/Receptionist/Office Coordinator/Office Assistant
Stepahead Manufacturing CC · 2017 — 2018Maintained various internal registers, updating vendor documents and processing invoices and queries. Handled creditor remittances, reconciled vendor aging, and managed payment processing. Produced sales order documentation and coordinated couriers for tenders and logistics while managing incoming deliveries. Managed reception duties, including switchboard operations and email handling, while providing administrative support across different departments.Admin Clerk/Office Assistant
Icon Hair Cosmetics and Pure Envy Hair Cosmetics · 2014 — 2017Performed data capturing and documentation filing while managing office supplies and equipment. Recorded sales, invoiced orders, and maintained stock records using Pastel. Assisted with dispatch sheets and coordinated with area managers for accounting tasks. Handled client queries alongside managing switchboard and incoming calls.Personal Assistant/Admin Administrator/Office Assistant
Feenstra Group · 2012 — 2014Provided personal assistant support to directors, including diary management, travel bookings, and meeting scheduling. Managed office supplies and performed data capturing while handling incoming calls. Conducted research and managed deliveries and collections.Personal Assistant to Sales Manager/Assistant Sales Manager
Planetfitness · 2012 — 2012Managed appointment scheduling for the sales manager and performed data entry tasks. Handled contractual paperwork during point of sale and corrected any discrepancies. Assisted in monthly planning and managed daily forecasts.Admin Clerk/Engraver/PA
P.E. and T · 2011 — 2012Prepared quotes and recorded daily income and expenditure while designing engraving artwork and operating engraving machinery. Managed incoming calls and reception tasks, along with attending exhibitions.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- National Senior CertificateHoërskool Overkruin · — — 2010
- Study units in Accounting Information Systems; Perspectives on Accountancy; Business Management; Commercial Law; Communication in Business Contexts; Elementary Quantitative Methods; EconomicsUniversity of South Africa (UNISA)
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