Mholi Zondi
About Mholi Zondi
Mholi Zondi is a Category Manager at Chevron and a Senior Procurement and Supplier Development Manager at Amazon, with extensive experience in procurement and supplier development across various companies in the United States and South Africa.
Current Roles at Amazon and Chevron
Mholi Zondi is currently working in dual roles at Amazon and Chevron. At Amazon, he holds the position of Senior Procurement and Supplier Development Manager based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Concurrently, he is serving as a Category Manager at Chevron in San Ramon, California, United States. These roles leverage his extensive experience in procurement and supplier development.
Previous Role at African Oxygen
Mholi Zondi served as a Category Manager at African Oxygen from 2012 to 2015. In this role, Zondi was responsible for overseeing the procurement processes and category management. His responsibilities included sourcing strategies and supplier relationship management, which contributed to the efficiency of the company’s supply chain functions.
Experience at Novartis Ag and Sandoz Ag
From 2010 to 2012, Mholi Zondi worked at Novartis Ag and Sandoz Ag as an Indirect Spend Specialist. During his tenure, he focused on managing indirect procurement categories, implementing cost-saving strategies, and enhancing supplier performance. This role marked his progression in the field of procurement, emphasizing his capability in handling indirect spending efficiently.
Early Career at South African National Blood Service and University of Johannesburg
Mholi Zondi began his career at the South African National Blood Service, where he worked as a Senior Buyer from 2007 to 2010. Prior to this, he was employed at the University of Johannesburg in various capacities, including as a Buyer and Stores Assistance Controller. These positions provided him with foundational experience in procurement and logistics management.
Education in Logistics at University of Johannesburg
Mholi Zondi pursued his studies in Logistics at the University of Johannesburg. He first studied at the university from 2002 to 2005, obtaining a solid background in logistics. He continued to advance his expertise in this field by further studying logistics from 2005 to 2006. This educational foundation has been pivotal in his career in procurement and supply chain management.