Procurement Professional
Resume:
Name
Taruwinga Maxmillian
Qualification
MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PURCHASING AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT (CIPS)
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN PURCHASING AND SUPPLY
Nationality
Zimbabwean
Date of Birth
22 June 1977
Gender
Male
Desired Job
Procurement and Logistics
Address
18581 Damafalls Park, Ruwa
Zimbabwe
Telephone
+263-***-***-***/ +263-***-***-***
********************@*****.***
Marital Status
Married
Languages
English and Shona
OBJECTIVE
To have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of highly innovative and motivated individuals where my experience and extensive knowledge in the purchasing and supply management field would be utilized.
Professional Summary
MOTIVATOR: I am a self-motivated and disciplined professional with uncompromising determination to achieve excellence in everything. I uphold a lot of discipline, maintain a sense of team spirit, display a high degree of tenacity when faced with difficult and challenging situations. I possess the ability to work independently with minimum supervision and has a strong administration flair with an eye for detail. I am motivated by achieving results. I would like to have an opportunity to give my life to the profession at the same time realizing my ambitions while playing a key role in augmenting the core business of the Company.
My Skills Summary
Experience
OCCUPATION HISTORY:
1: Period: January 2020 to Present
Employer: Zimbabwe National Water Authority
Block 4 East Celestial Park, Borrowdale, Harare
Position: Procurement Manager
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Subordinates: 22
Company Profile: Zimbabwe National Water Authority is a wholly Government owned entity tasked with managing the country’s water resources. The Authority was created through the ZINWA Act as part of the Government’s efforts to reform the country’s water sector.
Responsibilities
Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers for best deals
Formulate work objectives and provide high-level technical guidance in work requirements and methods.
Plan the department's activities and develop the annual procurement plan.
Liaise with other departments to ensure effective and timeous co-ordination of the procurement of goods and services.
Conduct procurement research and advise on the best procurement options available.
Take minutes in procurement meetings i.e competitive quotes meetings: evaluation meetings and the procurement management meetings.
Generating reports on procurement and contracts to meet compliance requirements
Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements
Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost effective
Keeping up to date with procurement policies
Raise tenders and implement according to the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act and Regulations.
Create and monitor the company’s supply chain strategy
Improve productivity and efficiency and reduce costs while securing high quality material for the company
Analyse data from delivering processes to find bottlenecks and other issues
Evaluate and report on KPIs
Develop and implement safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain
Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards
Communicate and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to land more profitable deals
Achievements
Played a pivotal role in establishing an effective and efficient Procurement Function aligned with the Authorities strategic plan.
Was instrumental in the construction of ZINWA projects which were commissioned which include Nyamadlovu Aquifer Water Rehabilitation Project, Nyamadlovu Epping Forest Water Project, Marovanyati Dam Construction Project, Chivi Water Rehabilitation Project, Mataga Water Rehabilitation Project, and other various PSIP Projects.
2: Period: January 2016 TO December 2019
Employer: Medical Investments Limited T/A Avenues Clinic
Corner Baines Avenue/ Mazowe Street, Harare
Position: Head of Procurement
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Subordinates: 8
Company Profile
Avenues Clinic is a Medical Institution dedicated to provide critical healthcare. Its Vision is to be recognized as the centre of excellence for acute healthcare delivery in Zimbabwe and the Central African region.
Responsibilities
Identifying Purchasing need for the organization
Negotiate with suppliers for the best deals
Supplier management
Examine and analyses purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy
Inventory management
Market research, forecasting and purchase analysis
Budget control, cost management and monitoring
Purchasing and warehouse management checks
Contracts management and tendering
Maintain a suitable and divers pool of suppliers
Communicate and interpret purchasing procedures to departments
Resolve purchasing problems between departments and customers
Achievements
Developed and implemented a Procurement Strategy and process that is aligned with the organizational strategy which brought Procurement efficiency and effectiveness to the Authority.
3: Period: February 2009 to 31 December 2013
Employer: Rockmount Trading Pvt Ltd (Queensdale Spar, RhodesvilleKwikspar, Clyde Kwikspar, Chadcombe Supermarket, Sakubva Spar) org (FMCG)
Position: HEAD OF PROCUREMENT (CHIEF BUYER)
REPORTING TO: Finance Director
Subordinates: 12
Responsibilities
Conducting market research for goods and services for the group shops.
Logistics planning and control.
Strategic sourcing and buying effectively ensuring constant sales growth and increase profit margins.
Constantly sourcing new products according to market demands thereby extending the product range.
Building and maintaining sound relationships with suppliers through facilitating payments, supplier visits, and handling supplier performance issues.
Implementing guidelines for cost effective procurement for the organization.
Procurement policy formulation and control.
Drawing up and managing best value framework contracts for goods and service providers.
Liaise with other organizations and shipping agents to ensure expeditious delivery of goods.
Negotiating best deals in terms of price, quality, delivery and payment terms.
To assist in the performance of tendering and in the evaluation of bids, including the adoption of whole life costing techniques where appropriate.
Achievements
was instrumental in the expansion of the company by introducing cost effective procurement and logistics system
introduced and effectively implemented the centralized and decentralized procurement system that saw the increase of shop establishments from 3 to 5 within five years
4: Period: November 2006 to January 2009
Employer: Air force of Zimbabwe Headquarters
Position: INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT & SUPPLIES OFFICER
REPORTING TO: Director of Procurement and Logistics
Subordinates: 10
Responsibilities
Soliciting for and evaluating quotations from foreign suppliers and compiling a comprehensive bid analysis.
Handling of technical details relating to international transportation, such as customs regulations and any necessary documentation.
Preparing purchase orders via an ERP system and ensure that they are duly approved prior to confirming orders to suppliers.
Monitoring and tracking all supplies procured and ensure their smooth and timely arrival and clearance into the country.
Efficiently evaluate the costs of transportation, services and inventory within budget or distribution strategy.
Knowledge and understanding of national and international import/export legislation and ability to effectively troubleshoot any issues that may arise in international freight transportation.
Building relationships with Logistics mediators and work closely with package engineers to ensure the protection of freight in transportation.
Preparation and submitting all clearance documents to ZIMRA; follow up on preliminary supply clearance documentations to facilitate timely customs clearance of supplies and equipment in liaison with the Ministry of Defence.
Supplier approval and recommendation to management.
Reconciliation of purchasing budgets and providing information to Management, for use in compiling management reports, budgeting and decision making.
Coordinating with other functions, updating them on order status up to delivery.
Provide innovative approach and procure from alternative sources.
Achievements
-Was instrumental in offering logistics support during operation sovereign legitimacy in the DRC
-Was involved in aircraft recovery program that saw the organizations aircraft fleet continuously in the air
-Was instrumental to the construction and functioning of bonded warehouse
-Introducing systems that were acceptable to ZIMRA authorities and government statutes
5: Period: May 2006 to January 2009
Employer: Air force of Zimbabwe and CATIC China
Position: BONDED WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS MANAGER
REPORTING TO: General Manager Bonded Warehouse
Subordinates: 8
Responsibilities
Storage and control of imported goods awaiting customs clearance.
Ensuring that goods into and out of the warehouse are cleared in accordance with customs regulations.
Ensuring that import duty and tax is paid for imported goods.
Staff supervision and management.
Management of the warehouse operations and clearing customs formalities for the warehouse.
Coordinates inbound and/or outbound activities
Implements safety, security, housekeeping, and sanitation programs
Responsible for accurate inventory and productivity levels
Managed documentation and flow of imported goods through bonded warehouses
6: Period: November 2003 to November 2006
Employer: Air force of Zimbabwe Manyame Airbase
Position: PURCHASING OFFICER
REPORTING TO: General Manager Procurement and Supplies
Subordinates: 5
Responsibilities
Maintain an effective and efficient procurement function in line with the Strategic focus of the Organization.
Review procurement contracts on a regular basis.
Supplier sourcing, selection, assessment and vendor rating.
Maintaining of supplier relations.
Supplier appraisal and evaluation.
Updating procurement procedures in line with statutory requirements.
Secretary to the Procurement Committee.
Procurement documentation and maintenance.
Staff management and supervision.
Reconciliation of purchasing budgets.
Compilation of monthly expenditure and supply status reports.
Capital purchases and project management.
Negotiating for best advantage in terms of price, quality, delivery and payment.
7: Period: October 1999 to October 2003
Employer: Air force of Zimbabwe Manyame Airbase
Position: STOCK & INVENTORY CONTROL OFFICER
REPORTING TO: General Manager Procurement and Supplies
Subordinates: 12
Responsibilities
• Calculation of annual stock establishment figures.
• Stock control system review.
• Maintaining stock levels.
• Stock take reconciliations.
• Overally in charge of assets in use.
• Management, supervision and control of office staff.
• Accounting for assets in use.
• Disposal of Air force equipment.
• Recovery of monies from individuals and organizations.
• Management of repairable assets.
• Preparing of annual stock take programmes.
• Assignment of stock taking audit tasks.
• Loss control and stock audit investigation and reconciliation.
• Internal systems audit office management.
• Stores coding and classification.
• Preparation of monthly and annual reports.
8: Period: January 1999 to November 2003
Employer: Air force of Zimbabwe Manyame Airbase
Position: WAREHOUSE AND LOGISTICS OFFICER
REPORTING TO: General Manager Procurement and Supplies
Subordinates: 15
Responsibilities
Setting up, implementing and controlling systematic stock control processes.
Warehouse management and warehousemanship.
Supervision of stores staff
Providing logistics guidance and support to field teams as necessary and as requested.
Maintaining strategic stock levels to meet organizational needs.
Replenishing all stocks in liaison with the procurement function.
Ensuring that all warehouse records are timorously completed and submitted.
Overseeing receipt, dispatching and storage of stores in accordance with laid down procedures.
Stock taking and reconciliation.
Problem solving and resolving staff disputes.
Compiling monthly reports on assets and vehicle fleet.
Management of bulk fuel installations.
Preparation of emergency re-supplies and back-up missions.
Co-ordination of emergency team activities with other functions.
Create policies or procedures for logistics activities.
Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records.
Languages
Mother tongue
SHONA
Understanding
Speaking
Writing
Language*
Listening
Reading
Spoken
interaction
Spoken
production
English
SHONA
* Common European Framework of Reference (CEF) level
Academic Background
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATION YEAR ATTAINED
1. Masters in Business Administration 2020
2. Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) 2006
(Professional Stage)
2. Higher National Diploma in Purchasing and Supply 2006
(Hexco)
COMPUTER SKILLS
1.Computer Logistics Management System (SAP R3)
2.Pastel
3.MSWord
4.MS Excel
5.MS Power Point
6.Spar Integrated Goods Management Application (SIGMA)
7.Retail Office
LICENCES, CERTIFICATES AND TRAINING
Full Member of The Chartered Institute Of Purchasing And Supply (MCIPS Uk)
Class Four (4) Drivers Licence (Licence Number 3205lk)
AWARDS
MBA Second best student
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
GCE Advanced Level 3 Advanced Level Passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at Chindunduma High (Nov 1996)
GCE Ordinary Level 9 Ordinary Levels including Mathematics and English at St Patrick’s High (Nov 1994)
INTRESTS HOBBIES AND ACTIVITIES
Reading, travelling, volleyball, watching soccer and socializing.
REFEREES
1. Wing Commander C Kungwengwe
Airforce of Zimbabwe Manyame Air Base
General Manager Procurement& Supplies Department
CELL: 071*-***-***/ 071*******
E-mail: ***********@*****.***
2. Takudzwa Kanengoni
Rockmount Trading Pvt Ltd
Human Resources Officer
CELL: 077*******/ 077*******
E-mail: *****************@*****.***
3. Martin Kweza
Zimbabwe National Water Authority
Human Capital Manager
Tel: 086********
Cell: 071*******/077*******
E-mail: ******@*****.**.**/*********@*****.***
4. Chiedza Chabikwa
Colcom Foods Pvt Ltd
Accounting Manager
Cell: 077********
E-mail: *********@******.**.**
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