Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Location:

Harare, Zimbabwe

Posted:

April 21, 2025

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LEAH NYAKUDYA

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST:

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Accomplished and result oriented supply chain procurement specialist with over 10 years of expertise in Supply Chain Optimization, Cost efficiency, and Regulatory Compliance for different Industries. A strategic thinker with exceptional analytical acumen and a proven track record of aligning procurement strategies with organizational objectives to enhance profitability and market competitiveness. Detail-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization. Highly flexible, self-motivated and dependable procurement specialist with experience providing professional technical support to suppliers, improving customer service and adhere to the procurement procedures. Able to work in a constantly changing environment, establish relationships with key suppliers and ensure the best representation with the capacity to exceed expectations and achieve organizational goals. Throughout my career i have demonstrated exceptional facility for meeting organizational objectives and demands through excellent negotiation skills and allocation of scarce resources.

Key skills

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Risk management and mitigation

Knowledge of e-GP, PPDA 22.23

Adaptability and flexibility

Emotional intelligence

Attention to details

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of supply chain management and inventory control processes

Great relationship management

Good communication skills and active listening

Technology efficiency

Negotiation and persuasion skills

Knowledge of Build Smart System, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS)and ISO 14001, 9001 and 45001 Integrated Management Systems (IMS)

Time management and priotisation

Experience

Newcastle Group t/a Questhub Solutions June 2024 -To date

Position Procurement and Tendering Specialist

•Procuring of various goods and services

•Arranging timeous submission of tender responses

•Ensure tendering process is followed in line with the government act

•Meeting strict deadlines

•Ability to process quotations

•Searching for tenders on various platforms

•Ensuring that the tender documents are completed and accurate

•Negotiating with suppliers ensuring timely delivery of goods and services

•Ensuring compliance with the regulatory authority

Shenxin Investments 2019 December-2024 May

Position Senior Procurement Officer

•Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs

•Writing of purchase orders

•Request for quotations from suppliers

•Procuring of goods and services from approved suppliers

•Report writing for all purchases made for the month

•Suppliers site visits as part of supplier evaluations

•Track orders and ensure timely delivery

•Conduct market research to identify pricing trends

•Evaluate offers from suppliers and negotiate for better prices

•Prepare cost analyses

•Making sure the KYC forms are filed and documentanted together with supplier's company documents

•Maintain updated records of invoices and contracts

All Clean Detergents and Chemicals 2016 April- 2019 October

Position Buyer

•Provides administrative support for the procurement department of a company.

•Monitoring current inventory

•Making sure that all raw materials are kept safely and stores procedure is adhered to

•Supplier visits and procurement errands

•Filing of invoices and cash sales for all purchases made

•Request for quotations from suppliers

•Scheduling deliveries to ensure that your company has a sufficient amount of necessary materials or equipment.

City of Harare 2015 February – 2015 October

Position Trainee Buyer

•Provides administrative and clerical support to the department.

•Types reports, purchase orders, memoranda, and other documents.

•Researches suppliers and collects prices, specifications, and other data related to goods and services.

•Establishes and maintains recordkeeping system for purchasing department.

•Tendering of goods or services

Midlands State University 2006 May-2011 August

Position Stores Clerk

•Processes stores requisition orders by receiving, recording, identifying and dispatching requested items

•Logs daily transaction activities of requisitions. This involves capturing all relevant information (e.g., delivery truck license number, vendor name, quantity of items received etc.), and inspection of items supplied/delivered

•Performs a variety of other related duties, such as: assists with inventory activities and responds to requests made by management with regards to the daily operation of the department, and reports.

Education

Masters in Supply Chain Management

Midlands State University

2022 March- 2023 July

Grade-Credit

Bachelor of Commerce Business Administration

Midlands State University

2018 February-2021 March

Grade-2.1

Executive Diploma Procurement and Logistics Management

CCL College an Affiliate College of NUST

2014 January-2016 December