Supply Chain Senior Procurement

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May 14, 2025

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PERSONAL INFORMATION:

SHEPHERD CHANGWA – ND & HND Purchasing & Supply; DME; B. Com International Purchasing, Logistics & Transport; MCIPS – diploma; advanced diploma and professional diploma, Executive MBA.

House No. 1639 Granary Park, Zvimba Rural District Council, ZVIMBA, HARARE Zimbabwe

Cell phone: 002*********** or 002***********

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

OVERAL SUMMARY:

Procurement professional with over 18 years of experience in procurement management and administration, expert in supplier negotiations and compliance management. Key achievements include a 50% increase in procurement efficiency and a 30% reduction in lead times. Seeking a Senior Procurement Officer position, where I bring my procurement management and administration skills to support your mission of enhancing operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Managed procurement activities with budgets exceeding $15 million and consistently achieved significant cost savings.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

●End-to-End Supply Chain Management ●Strategic Sourcing & Procurement ●Closed/ Public Contracting

●Process Redesign ●Warehouse & Stores Management ●Inbound & Outbound Logistics

●Inventory Management ●Contract Management ●Category Management

●Tender Process Management ●Supplier Relationship Management ●Staff Training & Development

Key Job Skills and Competencies:

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, contract documents, and legal specifications.

Outstanding negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Ability to resolve client complaints and concerns.

Good organizational, people and time management skills and sound knowledge of contracts management.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) – Diploma, Advanced and Professional Diploma - 2018.

National University of Science and Technology (NUST) - Executive Master’s in Business Administration (EMBA) - 2015.

Chinhoyi University of Technology-B.Com (Hons) International Purchasing, Logistics and Transport Management -2010.

University of Zimbabwe - Diploma in Management for Executives – 2008 .

Harare Polytechnic College - National Diploma and Higher National Diploma - 2004.

WORK HISTORY:

Senior Procurement Officer- June 2022 – National Building Society (NBS)

Summary:

Experienced and knowledgeable Supply Chain Specialist focused on strategic negotiations and procurement initiatives. Proven track record in managing contract negotiations on large scale while serving as key liaison between management, customers and contractors. Recognised for preparing proposals requests and contract administration from conception to completion.

Achievements:

Improved the Outstanding Order Status from 20% to 2% of orders to date.

Duties to include:

Reviews, develop and implement effective procurement proposals.

Increased compliance rate with the PRAZ regulator by 20% to comply with quarterly and annual returns

Research regulations to guarantee contracts are updated and in compliance with the regulator.

Procurement Manager- September 2013 – January 2022 – Steward Bank

Summary:

Responsible for working closely with the selected supplier and managing the company’s procurement and administration activities. Also providing leadership for the purchasing and supply chain management, contract management, administration and logistics department and motivating staff to achieve maximum performance and efficiency. Making sure that the purchasing, administration and logistics department works within all of the company`s Operational Procedures.

PROFESSIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND:

I reviewed and led implementation of the new procurement processes to improve the operational performance of the function. This resulted in improved order cycle time from 72-hour rule into 24-hour rule. Internal customer order fulfil was also reduced leading to early receipt of users’ requirements.

Accomplishments:

Developed data element to monitor contract expiration and implemented contract management processes for the Bank.

Acquired extensive knowledge of the competitive bid process and was instrumental in the development of revised bid documents in use within the Bank.

Managed the tendering and implementation process of the Core Banking System valued at over USD15million.

Reduced the cost of goods and freight through negotiation, forecasting, and vendor and product development within the Bank.

Effective and efficient sourcing of a portfolio of goods and services and managing the portfolio strategy at Steward Bank.

Executed the Procurement Transformation programme in support of the Head of Sourcing and Category Management. This initiative jointly resulted in annual savings of $1m in the year of implementation at Steward Bank.

Procurement and Administration Manager- May 2010 – September 2013 – Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ)

Contract Management

Focused on contract negotiations and performed critical review of purchase requests.

Ensured that the function operates in accordance the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, and with any other policies and procedures affecting effective execution of procurement duties in the Authority.

Reported all Procurement activities to the relevant stakeholders as guided by the relevant internal policy and the relevant laws.

Managed and administered all procurement contracts of the Authority.

Crafted negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.

Established and enforced procurement policies and procedures and manage compliance within the Unit.

Oversight of the functions of procurement planning, budgeting, compliance with the Act and internal procedures, alignment of the act and procedures.

Ensured swift responses to the macro and micro systems without violating the requirements of the law.

Key Highlights:

Monitored contractor performance and inspected all completed work to ensure terms and conditions met with contract specifications.

Procurement and Logistics Officer- February 2007-April 2010 – Crown Agents Zimbabwe - The Crown Agents for Oversea Governments and Administration Limited

Reporting to the Procurement Executive:

Specific duties and responsibilities:

Effective and efficient sourcing of a portfolio of goods and services and managing the portfolio strategy for Natpharm-Crown Agents Consortium under Global Fund

Reviewed and managed receipt and safekeeping of sealed bids, public bid opening and reporting.

Managed the effectiveness of the bid conditions such as provision of the security guarantee, timelines of contracted deliveries, compliance of schedules in works contracts, quality performance indicators before signing contracts.

Managed the Local and International Tendering or Procurement Procedures as required by donor funded Rules and Regulations.

Food Chain Group t/a Conpic Trading March 2002-March 2005.

Buyer

Specific duties: Overall run the procurement function.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)

Member of Zimbabwe Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MZIPS)

Valid Zimbabwean Passport -DN906375

REFERENCES.

Mr. Denias Kagande

Procurement Specialist, Philanthropist and Entrepreneur.

Harare, Zimbabwe