Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

CURRICULUM VITAE

BUPE CHIPAMPATA

P.O. Box *****, Lusaka, Zambia

Mobile: +260********* / 096*******

Email: ********.**********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist with over 6 years of experience in strategic sourcing, contract and framework agreement management, ERP systems (D365, JDE), tender facilitation, and inventory oversight. Proven track record in aligning procurement functions with organizational goals, achieving significant cost savings, and ensuring compliance with corporate and donor policies. Adept in capacity building, supplier relationship management, and logistical coordination.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

BSc in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

The Copperbelt University, 2013–2017

Senior Secondary Certificate

David Kaunda National Technical High School, 2009–2011

CORE SKILLS

Procurement planning and implementation

Tendering & contract negotiation

ERP systems: D365, JDE, Bravo, Microsoft Dynamics

Inventory and stores management

Supplier evaluation and SLA development

Reporting & procurement analytics

Compliance with statutory and internal policies

Team leadership and capacity building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Procurement Specialist – Hazmat Innovations

April 2022 – December 2024

Developed and implemented procurement plans across projects, aligning with company objectives and timelines.

Managed end-to-end procurement processes including prequalification, tendering, evaluations, and contract management.

Liaised with internal stakeholders and legal teams to draft, review and document contracts in D365.

Facilitated supplier negotiations and organized framework agreements for fast-moving goods.

Ensured compliance with internal policies and market price benchmarks.

Generated monthly procurement and supplier performance reports.

Delivered ERP and procurement systems training to end users.

Procurement Specialist – Equipment & Consumables, Lafarge Zambia Plc

Sept 2020 – Oct 2021

Conducted market analysis and ensured cost-effective sourcing aligned with LafargeHolcim standards.

Maintained up-to-date supplier databases and coordinated import logistics with agents and customs.

Reviewed tender documentation and facilitated vendor evaluations.

Ensured purchase orders were processed timely in the ERP (JDE).

Replenishment and Expediting Officer – Lafarge Zambia Plc

June 2019 – Sept 2020

Managed inventory levels through regular ROP analysis and collaboration with Plant Maintenance.

Produced monthly reports on inventory, fuel consumption, and procurement performance.

Monitored SLA adherence and supplier compliance.

Procurement Intern – Lafarge Zambia Plc

May 2018 – May 2019

Handled strategic sourcing and supplier expediting for equipment and office consumables.

Supported internal departments on procurement forecasting and order tracking.

Procurement Intern – NAPSA Zambia

July – Sept 2016

Contributed to procurement strategy and budget development.

Facilitated annual procurement plan and vendor compliance audits.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Achieved 80% contract coverage on high-usage consumables.

Saved over USD 200,000 in FY22/23 on S3 and BEV support projects.

Onboarded strategic suppliers to prevent stock-outs and enhance efficiency.

Implemented contract sourcing from group-recommended vendors, saving ZMW 995,863.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Affiliate Member – Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS)

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

Bravo, D365 Microsoft, Microsoft Dynamics, JDE, LIFE, TRACKIT

Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

REFERENCES

Jonathan Mutena

Maintenance Manager – Chilanga Cement Zambia

Email: ********.******@*********.*** Cell: +260*********

Aggrey Mutakwa

Procurement Manager – Minor Hotels Livingstone

Email: ********@***********.*** Cell: +260********* / 097*******

Malamba Chanda

Country Director – Hazmat Innovation Ltd

Email: *******.******@*****.*** Cell: +209********

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