ANNAH NZUMA
*****.*****@*****.***
Plano, TX 75075
SKILLS
Supply Chain Optimization
Trend Analysis
Research
Store Management
Cost savings and time management
Scrum, Agile environment
Database
Analytics
Safe, Scrum, XP and Kanban
AWS Cloud environment
EDUCATION
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)Professional Diploma
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished Procurement Specialist with a strong background in production planning and management. Success in optimizing manufacturing processes and capitalizing on revenue generation opportunities. Skilled in performing financial analysis to influence procurement decisions and managing multimillion-dollar purchasing budgets. Proven leadership abilities that enable teams to achieve production targets and quality benchmarks while developing new supply chains and vendor relationships.
WORK HISTORY
Beacon Oral Specialists – Procurement Specialist
Dallas, TX • Dec 2021 – Present
Record acquisition inventory of consumables, fixed assets and equipment.
Manage the collection and setup of new acquisition vendor accounts, purchase history, and billing.
Identify vendors that need to be eliminated/consolidated.
Assist in the integration/onboarding process by creating vendor lists and contact information, uploading and updating information, in addition to training in the Provista/Envi system.
Work with key procurement software and systems.
Maintain vendor records and onboarding of new vendors- security agreements, BAA, price lists, etc.
Maintain updated records on users within our entities(turnover, onboarding, offboarding, etc.)
Maintain records according to regulatory guidelines while keeping directories up to date with location information.
Writing P&P for Procurement and Inventory and setting up new systems and controls.
Build baseline data records to measure departmental savings for practices by assist accounting, assign and approve purchase orders and assist in triple-match
Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders
Bata Group – Retail Buyer
Zimbabwe • July 2021 – Nov 2021
Processing purchase orders
Took care of order tracking.
Handled Raw Material Costing and Inventory Management
Communicated and was in charge of supplier evaluation and appraisal
Liaising with clearing agents at all ports in Zimbabwe and negotiating contracts with suppliers
Bata Shoe Company – Buyer
Zimbabwe • Oct 2014 – June 2021
Purchasing Raw materials, Research, select and purchase quality products and materials.
Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing.
Process requisitions and update management on status of orders.
Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels.
Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery.
Coordinate with inventory team, management and stockroom as required.
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