Supply Chain Procurement Manager

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Ray Musimbe

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NATIONALITY: ZIMBABWEAN LANGUAGES: ENGLISH AND SHONA DRIVER’S LICENSE: YES, CLASS TWO PASSPORT: YES, ZIMBABWEAN EXPIRING 2027 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Results-driven Procurement Specialist with over 6 years of experience in Supply Chain Management. Proven track record in:

Cost Optimization: Delivered substantial savings through strategic sourcing initiatives and effective supplier negotiations, achieving significant cost reductions and a 20% cost reduction through spend analysis.

Operational Excellence: Enhanced procurement workflows while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and industry regulations, resulting in a 30% increase in efficiency.

Inventory Optimization: Excellent inventory management, minimizing holding costs and maintaining optimal stock levels to support demand fulfillment, which led to a 5% reduction in stock holding costs.

Risk Mitigation: Proficient in identifying, assessing, and managing supply chain risks through robust mitigation strategies, achieving a 5% risk tolerance level.

Market Adaptability: Agile in responding to shifting economic and market dynamics.

Analytical Proficiency: Strong analytical capabilities, adept at data-driven decision-making and financial analysis.

Procurement Process Management: Overseeing the entire procurement process from requisition to payment; ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.

Procurement Mastery: Specialized in procurement budgeting, planning, and strategic sourcing. FIELD OF EXPERTISE

Procurement Specialist (Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer and Supply Chain Officer)

Procurement Processes and Activities Management Expert

Global and Local Sourcing Expert

Procurement Planning and Budgeting

Stores and Inventory Management

Asset Management

Transport and Logistics Management

Supply Chain Management

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EDUCATION

BSc Honours Degree in Supply Chain ManagementChinhoyi University of Technology, November 2017 Specializing in Procurement

Membership Student Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Level 5 – In-progress Diploma in Project Management 2024

Diploma in Warehouse Management 2024

Clean Class 2 driver’s license with 7 years of driving experience. WORK EXPERIENCE

Teecherz Home and Office Assistant Group Procurement Manager Current

Developed procurement strategies leading to a 15% reduction in supply costs.

Integrated ERP systems to enhance procurement processes and performance metrics.

Managed the entire procurement process from requisition to payment, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods and services, improving efficiency by 30%.

Approved procurement decisions and escalated high-risk issues to senior management.

Mentored procurement officers, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.

Ensured compliance with procurement policies through regular audits.

Collaborated with departments for accurate forecasting and procurement guidance.

Built strong supplier relationships, negotiated contracts, and evaluated performance to mitigate risks.

Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize inventory management.

Telecontract Pvt Ltd Procurement Officer 1 year 5 months

Managed procurement with a budget exceeding $2,000,000, achieving 20% cost savings through strategic sourcing.

Developed and implemented procurement policies, increasing efficiency and compliance by 30%.

Evaluated over 50 suppliers, saving $25,000 through effective negotiations and quality improvements.

Analyzed market trends and supplier pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Drafted and managed contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and company policies. Tiger Wheel and Tyre Borrowdale Supply Chain Officer March 2018 to Jan 2020 1 year 10 months

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Conducted stock takes with minimal variance, lowering carrying costs and ensuring optimal inventory levels.

Streamlined supply chain processes in collaboration with logistics teams. Mutare Teachers College Procurement Assistant March 2016 to March 2017 1 year

Processed requisitions, sourced quotations, and evaluated suppliers, ensuring timely order fulfillment and compliance with procurement standards.

Familiar with Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets processes. KEY SKILLS

Procurement Expertise:

Procurement Strategy, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Vendor Negotiations, Cost Reduction, Spend Analysis, Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management

(SRM), Purchase Orders (PO), Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), Supplier Audits, Supplier Evaluation, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Logistics, Category Management, Procurement Planning, Procurement Policy, E-Procurement.

Technical Tools/Software:

SAP, Oracle Procurement Cloud, Ariba, Coupa, Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Procurement Software, Spend Management Software, ERP Systems, Contract Lifecycle Management

(CLM).

Key Concepts in Procurement:

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Supplier Risk Management, Lean Procurement, Just-in- Time (JIT), Demand Forecasting, Supplier Diversity, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Compliance, Ethical Sourcing, Sustainability in Procurement, Procurement Best Practices. Soft Skills & Leadership:

Negotiation Skills, Stakeholder Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Leadership, Team Management, Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Relations.

INTERESTS

Soccer and Chess

REFERENCES& SALARY EPECTAION

Available upon request.

Salary expectation: Minimum of $1500 gross.

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