This month SmartProcurement profiles Nombuso Angel Msomi, from King Shaka International Airport
Full name: Nombuso Angel Msomi
Position: Supply Chain Manager – King Shaka International Airports
Your organisation’s procurement expenditure: R250 million per annum
Who does P & SM report to: General Manager of King Shaka International Airport
Private sector or Public sector: Public sector
Core business activity of the enterprise: Aviation (air transportation of passengers and cargo)
Number of people in your P & SM organisation: Ten (10)
Management motto:
1 Do it right, first time, then continuously improve
2 Manage with pride and treat all clients with care
3 Work even smarter with technology, not harder
Personal motto: Lead a sincere and exemplary life
Membership of professional bodies: Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
What is your vision for P & SM: Sustainable local supply chain that competes professionally in established and/or undiscovered global markets and contributes meaningfully to the growth of the African economy
Personal best achievement: Raising my disciplined and loving children
Most important commodities: ACSA is a service organisation that manages infrastructure (the airport). Therefore, the most important commodities are professional and general services, as well as capital infrastructure
The person that has had the biggest influence on your life: My late father David Phungula and my husband, Sibonelo Msomi
The person’s that has had the biggest influence on your career: My former female line managers
Person you would most like to meet: Prof P.L.O. Lumumba of Kenya
What do you like most about your job: Learning from different people and influencing change
Is there anything you dislike about your job: High levels of risk and governance. Bureaucracy that limits creativity
Business person who has impressed you most: Former Public Protector, Advocate Thuli Madonsela
Favourite quote: “Never be satisfied with what you achieve because it pales in comparison with what you are capable of doing in the future” R. Nochem Kaplan
Your favourite South African organisation: Airports Company South Africa
Your favourite global organisation: Apple
Your philosophy about life: I am here to fulfill a purpose, and I MUST fulfill it
Favourite reading: South African Politics
Favourite music: Maskandi (African Traditional Music)
Favourite sport: Trail running
Favourite websites: www.google.com & www.alibaba.com
Hobbies: Hiking and camping
Car: Audi A4
Married: To Mr. Sibonelo Msomi
Children: Four
Twitter handle: @NombusoMsomi
