Supply Chain Logistics Manager

DONALD SABETA, (MCIPS)

Harare • +263*********

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Procurement Manager Head of Procurement Supply Chain & Logistics Manager

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A Procurement and Supply Chain Professional with a proven track record in leading complex procurement operations, optimizing supply chain processes, and achieving significant cost savings in the procurement of goods and services. I am skilled in regulatory compliance, vendor relationship management, and regional procurement across Sub-Saharan Africa. Adept at driving organizational goals through innovative solutions and strategic leadership, with a demonstrated ability to deliver multimillion-dollar sustainable development projects on time and within budget

Core Competences and Skills

• Vendor Relationship Management • Stakeholder Relationship Management & Dispute Resolution • Procurement Strategy & Regional Market Expertise • Risk Mitigation & Regulatory Compliance • Project Management • Strategic Sourcing & Financial Analysis • Cost Reduction & Sustainable Procurement Practices • Project Implementation • Complex Contract Negotiation & Procurement Compliance

Summary Key achievements

Successfully delivered multi-country procurement projects.

Negotiated cost-saving contracts resulting in total savings of 12% annually.

Mentored 4 team members into leadership roles in the procurement profession

Member of Responsible Sourcing Committee that enacted ESG Policy

Achieved Gold Partner(distributor) status for ZW with Huawei, driving $2M in revenue growth

30MW of EPC Contracts & Projects implemented across Southern and Central Africa.

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Distributed Power Africa

Supply Chain and Logistics Manager 08/2019 - Present

Project Manager – Finance 08/2018 – 08/2019

Led multinational team of 6 across South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, resulting into the development of 4 individuals into Supply Chain Category leads, contributing to capacity building in procurement operations which led to combined savings of $2.4 million (8%) on a total spend of $30 million.

Oversaw successful completion of projects such as Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Power Network Modernization with Tesla ($2.7m) & Huawei ($5.8m), Tanganda Zimbabwe solarization ($1.8m), and Devki Kenya ($2.5m), & PORTRAZ ($4.2m) achieving savings of 6% on procurement spend.

Spearheaded the exploration and development of new source markets, successfully opening markets in India, Netherlands, Belgium and China, leading to an 8% reduction in capital and services expenditure.

Successfully executed a $5.5m Telecom site (277 sites) solarization contract for Econet Wireless Zimbabwe with Huawei, resulting in $300k in savings for group.

Developed bid evaluation criteria using FIDIC guidelines, demonstrating expertise in procurement process compliance and risk mitigation

Advisory on procurement related activities covering risk mitigation, contract enforcement & performance and supplier evaluation criteria during the business’s $80m capital raise for project procurement with investors such as IDC South Africa, Royal Bafokeng Holdings, EDF France, and Engie Africa.

Secured a R1.5 million, 90-day credit line with a third-party logistics provider, and created a cross-docking facility for the group operations in Southern and East Africa and this reduced our procurement & logistics costs by 14%

Validated a business retail model generating a potential USD2 million per quarter revenue through exclusive distributorship with Original Equipment Suppliers

Spearheaded procurement for regional projects, delivered Kenya's largest 4MW (2023) rooftop project and over 27 MW in signed projects, contributing to a 12% savings, while improving OTIF rates from 86% to 98%, enhanced project delivery timelines by 20%, and maintaining audit & risk compliance for 3 years with no material issues.

Successfully implemented regulatory compliance, achieving duty exemptions on base station power equipment worth USD$4m, thereby reducing project costs and enhancing financial viability of Econet`s network modernization project in line with government frameworks.

Achieved Gold Partner distributor status with Huawei for DPA in 2023, enabling free engineer training and $2M in business (2022-2023), while gaining distributorship for commercial inverters in four Southern African countries including Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Malawi.

Successfully arranged a vendor financing arrangement with a key strategic contractor, culminating in the roll out of 3 key projects for the business worth $3.8M.

Elected to be part of the Responsible Sourcing Working Committee for Cassava Technologies (Econet Global). Successfully implemented our ESG policy, which has since been adopted by 6 of the group’s business segments ensuring that procurement practices are aligned with sustainability goals and compliance with international standards.

Successfully implemented a Risk Mitigation protocol for projects under implementation achieving a 30% increase in project compliance.

CUMII, ZW 03/2017 – 02/2018

Supply Chain Consultant

Reduced maverick spending by 80% through the development and implementation of procurement policies and SOPs, ensuring transparency and operational efficiency

Pioneered e-commerce and logistics innovations, including the integration of a Warehouse Management System, enhancing delivery efficiency by 30% to last mile and returns processes

Successfully led market launches in Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and operational requirements for trading and facilitating company growth.

Implemented Letters of Credit (LC) as funding mechanisms for procured products, mitigating supply chain risk by establishing LC arrangements (LC at sight) with suppliers.

Secured a $2 million revolving Letter of Credit facility with the Standard Bank of Mauritius and successfully negotiated its utilization with the 70% of suppliers mitigating risk and exposure for the business

Established a cross-docking and warehousing hub in Hong Kong, China enabling bill swapping arrangements for shipments entering Africa, resulting in streamlined logistics operations and significant cost savings.

Spearheaded the design and implementation of an e-platform culminating in the development of an e-store solution, effectively enhancing market reach and driving increased customer engagement and sales opportunities.

Assumed contracts management responsibilities and effectively executed crucial contracts with Mobenzi, Vodafone, Ctrack/Digicore, Teltonika, and Bringg, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction.

Successfully negotiated partial product releases with strategic suppliers, totaling $180k, pre-empting potential stock-outs and ensuring uninterrupted supply for Econet Connected Home.

Successfully coordinated the refurbishment of obsolete car tracking devices valued at USD46k, repurposing the inventory to prevent financial losses for the business.

African Sun Limited, ZW Group Procurement Officer 04/2013 – 09/2015

Procurement Officer 10/2010 – 03/2013

Secured a duty rebate of US$3 million from the Ministry of Finance in Ghana for capital goods, resulting in significant cost savings for the pre-opening of a hotel in Ghana and enabling efficient procurement operations within budget constraints.

Revamped procurement processes across 11 hotel operations, achieving a 13% cost reduction in cost, introduced contract farming which contributed to local community development and fostered sustainable procurement practices and subsequently awarded procurement excellence accolades for 2 consecutive years.

Implemented cost-saving measures as part of a two-member team, resulting in an 8% reduction in the group's cost of sales to USD47 million in 2014, yielding savings of USD2.8 million compared to the previous year.

Appointed as the nominated representative on a Quasi-government industry panel in 2013, tasked with addressing procurement challenges in the hospitality industry in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority.

Played a pivotal role in a $10 million hotel refurbishment projects in Ghana and Zimbabwe overseeing supplier negotiations, evaluations, performance bond enforcements, financial reconciliations, and in-country regulatory adherence

Managed group supplier accounts, conducting reconciliations to ensure compliance with credit terms and achieving the cost of sales 12.5% below industry standards.

Spearheaded the development of procurement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) adopted by the group, resulting in a 43% increase in SOP compliance across 11 business units

Spearheaded negotiations with key suppliers, consolidating preferential pricing and favorable trading terms for the group while securing credit lines of ZAR4m for service stocks from South Africa.

Leveraged strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure minimal supply disruption and introduced new suppliers, resulting in a notable 7% reduction in the category spend under Food and Beverages.

EDUCATION

Master of Science Supply Chain and Logistics Management, University of Warwick, Warwick Manufacturing Group, 2017. (Focused on global procurement strategies, regulatory frameworks, and sustainable supply chain optimization)

Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) (procurement compliance & sustainable supply chain management)

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