I have been a Purchasing Manager for the past 13 years, and previously a Purchasing Specialist in the automotive industry (Toyota SA Motors and Toyota-Boshoku South Africa) responsible for sourcing components, assemblies, plant and machinery, as well as factory and administration consumables. In addition, I was the B-BBEE Champion for the ESD Element, and assisted and collaborated with my colleague in SED to ensure optimum points for both our elements. I was responsible for contracts and tenders administration, Department budgets, and cost reduction activities. I received excellent training in TPS, Quality, Safety, report writing (A3 presentations) ethics, diversity, and many more during my tenure at both Toyota and Toyota Boshoku (System seat and door panel assembly supplier to Toyota SA). I have excellent communication skills at all levels. I have since retired (September 2020) and would like to continue working as I feel I can make a worthwhile contribution to any company that requires an individual who is competent,