Michelle Farrell Coetzee
Senior Project Buyer @Xtrac Ltd
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Project Buyer @Xtrac Ltd
GB
Lead procurement across complex, high-value engineering and motorsport projectsManage strategic supplier relationships, including onboarding, negotiations, performance management, and complianceDrive cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives while maintaining quality and delivery standardsCollaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Senior LeadershipSupport supplier audits, PFAS compliance, and long-term supplier development strategiesContribute to inventory optimisation and excess & obsolete stock reduction initiativesEnsure robust supply continuity against demanding project milestones
EDUCATION
CVO Paul Kruger
Matric
CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
Purchasing, Procurement and supply chain management
Damelin
Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Norcaz
Imports and Exports Management
SGS South Africa
ISO 22000:2005 Awareness Food Safety Management Systems
Damelin
Business Administration and Management, General
ABOUT MICHELLE FARRELL COETZEE
Senior Project Buyer within the motorsport and high-performance engineering sector, with extensive experience across strategic procurement, supplier management, and complex project delivery.Currently at Xtrac Ltd, where I progressed from Senior Subcontract Buyer to Senior Project Buyer after joining in January 2024, reflecting strong commercial capability, stakeholder trust, and consistent delivery in demanding environments.I bring a structured, data-driven approach to procurement, working closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Senior Leadership to ensure supply continuity, cost control, and on-time delivery across critical programmes.My experience spans strategic sourcing, supplier onboarding, contract negotiation, value engineering, compliance, inventory optimisation, and supplier performance improvement. I am known for building strong, long-term supplier relationships while maintaining a clear commercial focus and balancing cost, quality, risk, and delivery in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
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