Supply Chain Procurement Manager

Anthony Simbeye

Matthews NC, ***** 704-***-**** **************@*****.*** Procurement Manager

SUMMARY

Certified Scrum Master and accomplished Business Leader with over 20 years of transformative leadership in supply chain, procurement, and executive management. Proven track record in cost reduction, process optimization, and supplier relationship building. EXPERIENCE

Procurement Specialist HD Network Solutions

Conducted comprehensive business analysis to enhance operational efficiencies. Developed new client relationship practices for vendors and suppliers. Implemented inventory control processes that led to a 30% cost reduction and enhanced operational efficiency, showcasing strong management and analytical skills.

Negotiated high-value items, achieving a 10% cost reduction in materials. Utilized Power BI to create interactive dashboards, enabling department leads to drill down into sales, operational, and financial data for real-time insights.

Improved vendor management through thorough audit and reconciliation. Head Procurement and Shared Services Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank Limited 05/2018 to 12/2023 Coached, mentored the procurement and shared services staff aligned to personnel core competencies. Implemented sustainability initiatives through the deployment of clean power backup systems, efficient lighting and water reticulation systems.

Led the recruitment and management of a new procurement team. Oversaw SAP implementation, automating procurement and inventory processes. Negotiated new commercial leases and coordinated asset distribution. Implemented sustainability initiatives in lighting and water systems. Designed and developed over 20 interactive Power BI dashboards to track key business metrics (KPIs), resulting in a 25% improvement in decision-making efficiency.

Managed contracts and subcontractors for key services. Head of Shared Services Barclays Bank Zambian Limited 06/2017 to 03/2018 Recognized as the best sourcing function in Barclays Africa for 2017 and 2018. Formulated capital & operational expenditure budgets for shared services resulting in nil budget overruns. Executed & managed Health and Safety policy and branch optimization strategies aligned to company objectives. Managed project teams for new branch construction, ATM installation, and all refurbishments. Project lead for the Operations directorate staff resulting in improved team cohesion, engagement and productivity. Senior Manager Facilities Zambia National Commercial Bank 04/2009 to 05/2017 Implementation lead for the deployment of Oracle E-Business ERP worth US$900,000.00. Managed stores, planning & distribution via Oracle E-Business inventory module improving stock optimization. Balanced Cost to Income Ratio by developing robust budgets for security, fleet management, and stores. Developed, implemented standard operating policies across all Facilities related functions company wide. Enforced the Bank's compliance regulations through the management and relationships built with contractors. Project lead and delivery management of cross functional project team’s refurbishment and maintenance projects. Conducted Business and Cost analysis research to establish project budget, resources and viability. Managed the Bank’s business continuity policy and disaster recovery plans through consistent testing, training, simulation and adoption of global best practices.

Supply Chain Manager World Vision Zambia 03/2007 to 04/2009 Consolidated World Vision Zambia project procurement (approx. US$30milliom/year) in my capacity as the first Supply Chain Manager for the global supply chain initiative.

Negotiated large contracts and developed key supplier partnerships resulting in a 20% cost reduction. Provided procurement leadership and strategic direction for global multi-functional internal external stakeholders. Supervised and managed the development and monitoring of procurement plans for all 57 projects nationally. Led initiatives for the World Vision Global Supply Chain Management team by conducting capacity building training and attachment to other supply chain departments in the Africa region. Managed the contracts life cycle including safe custody of all related documentation. Created a culture of continuous improvement in procurement processes through deployment of best practices. Supply Chain Manager Unilever Southeast Africa 05/2004 to 03/2007 Managed all supply chain activities: Demand Forecasting, Supply Planning, imports, exports and local distribution. Led strategic third-party manufacturing alliances, driving price negotiations to optimize value. Directed inbound and outbound logistics, including customs formalities for imports, exports, and local distribution. Led cost analysis and saving initiatives resulting in reduced and competitive costs for locally produced SKUs. Supervised supplier invoicing, payment processes, efficient financial transactions & strong vendor relationships. Managed the company’s Occupational Health, Safety Environment and Quality (OHSE & Q) program as well as continuous improvement in supply chain activities.

EDUCATION

Professional Diploma, Procurement and Supply Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Focused on developing advanced skills in procurement and supply chain management. Covered key areas such as optimizing processes, reducing costs, supplier relationships, logistics, warehousing, distribution, and procurement planning. Emphasized end-to-end supply chain management and procurement initiatives, contributing to significant cost savings and improved supplier quality through strategic negotiation and contract implementation.

Scrum Master Certified PM Study

Sustainable Supply Chain Management Cambridge Institute of Sustainable Leadership Master of Business Administration University of Nicosia Graduate Diploma, Procurement and Supply Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Bachelor of Science, Computer Science Copperbelt University SKILLS

Supply Chain Management Procurement Inventory Control Data Analytics Power BI SQL

Negotiation Supplier Relationship Management

CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certified Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) Completed workshops and courses on inventory management, procurement strategies, and supply chain optimization to enhance professional knowledge and skills.

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