Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Resume

SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST

Personal details

Name Daniel Phiri

Email address ************@*****.***

Phone number 097*******

Address Olympia Extention, 10101 Lusaka

Date of birth April 24, 1991

Place of birth Lusaka, Chipata Level 1 Hospital

Driver's license Class C1

Gender Male

Nationality Zambian

Profile

Professional Summary

A dedicated and results-driven Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist with over Ten(10) years of progressive experience spanning tactical to middle-level management roles. I have successfully contributed to organizations across various sectors of the economy, consistently demonstrating professionalism, ethical conduct, and unwavering diligence in every role I have undertaken.

Throughout my career, I have managed end-to-end procurement processes, built efficient supply chain systems, and ensured compliance with procurement policies and procedures. I am well-versed in both strategic sourcing and operational procurement, with a strong ability to align supply chain functions with organizational goals. I possess strong technical proficiency in modern business tools and systems. I am adept in Microsoft Office Suite, and have hands-on experience with Tally ERP 9, eGP platform, SAGE 200, SAP, E-Requester, Eazi Burp, and other enterprise software. In addition, I am confident in handling all standard office equipment and digital tools to enhance productivity and workflow.

As a natural leader and team builder, I inspire collaboration and foster a spirit of “Let’s win together.” I believe in collective success and consistently go the extra mile to ensure team objectives are met, without leaving others behind. I take pride in mentoring and motivating team members to achieve excellence, and I am always open to learning and seeking guidance when needed to ensure the best outcome Education

Jan 2022 - Aug 2022 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply CIPS- Level 5 National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA), Lusaka Jun 2015 - Nov 2015 Diploma in Procurement and Supply CIPS - Level 4 National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA), Lusaka Jun 2011 - Feb 2012 Advance Certificate in Procurement and Supply CIPS Level 2 National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) Jun 2011 - Nov 2011 Certificate in Procurement and supply CIPS - Level 1 National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA), Lusaka Feb 2008 - Nov 2010 Grade Twelve school Certificate Parklands High School

Aug 2021 - Present Driver's License Class C1

RATSA, Lusaka

Employment

Jul 2022 - Present Senior Group Procurement Officer Mika Group of Hotels and Mika Meats, Lusaka

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Contract Negotiation: Lead the development, negotiation, and management of competitive and value-driven supply contracts with both local and international suppliers, ensuring full compliance with procurement standards and industry best practices. Meat Procurement & Product Evaluation: Develop and execute sourcing strategies specific to meat procurement, including local abattoir engagement, grading, product specification compliance, cold chain integrity, and pricing optimization. Evaluate quality, freshness, and supplier reliability in meat supply to ensure consistent availability and adherence to food safety standards.

End-to-End Procurement Oversight: Oversee all solicitation and acquisition processes, including bid evaluations, supplier selection, due diligence, and contract administration for both hospitality and meat processing divisions.

Cross-Subsidiary Procurement Strategy: Provide strategic procurement guidance to General Managers of Mika Hotels, Mika Convention Centres, and Mika Meats, ensuring alignment with each unit's operational and supply chain needs.

Policy Design & Implementation: Design, implement, and enforce robust procurement policies and SOPs, tailored for multi-sectoral operations spanning hospitality and meat processing.

Fleet & Logistics Management: Manage the company’s fleet operations for efficient scheduling, utilization, servicing, and cost control. Ensure coordinated logistics for inter-branch transfers and supplier deliveries. Supply Chain Lifecycle Optimization: Direct and optimize the full procurement lifecycle—from sourcing to delivery and inventory storage—maximizing cost-efficiency and minimizing disruptions. Budgeting & Financial Alignment: Prepare, monitor, and present annual and periodic procurement budgets. Work with the Finance Department to ensure all purchasing plans align with financial forecasts and targets. Goods Movement & Delivery Coordination: Coordinate end-to-end movement of goods (especially perishable items like meat) from source to storage, guaranteeing timeliness and cold chain compliance for meat products.

Storage & Inventory Management: Ensure correct handling and hygienic storage of goods—including raw meat and processed meats—at receiving points and warehouses, protecting quality and shelf life. Supplier Relationship Management: Build and sustain long-term supplier relationships through structured performance reviews, feedback mechanisms, and strategic sourcing partnerships.

Leadership & Capacity Building: Mentor, train, and supervise procurement and store officers across all units. Design and deliver capacity-building programs with a focus on ethical sourcing, meat product knowledge, and operational efficiency.

Compliance & Standards Assurance: Ensure compliance with procurement laws, food safety regulations (especially in meat sourcing), and group-wide policy enforcement.

Public & Supplier Relations: Serve as the principal liaison between Mika Group and external suppliers, fostering transparent communication, dispute resolution, and collaborative partnerships.

May 2021 - Jun 2022 Warehouse and Operations Officer Children International Zambia, Lusaka

Key Duties include;

Receive, inspect, accept, or reject stock of purchased products or product donations.

Ensure that rejects are replaced by acceptable goods. Ensure that all stock is stored effectively, efficiently, and safely. Issue stock as per CI Standards and procedures.

Be able to account for the stock at all times.

Perform stock reconciliations.

Monitor stock shelf life and ensure effective management of expiration dates. Submit of monthly/fortnightly inventory reports.

Advise on stock levels as well as re-order to replenish stocks. Monitor and update the fixed assets of the agency and also conduct regular control checks in line with the CI field manual control. Ensure documentation of all transactions on computer, system, or other relevant way.

In some agencies (for e.g Bicol) be responsible for payment processing Seek authorization for movement of all goods in the Warehouse. Carry out the logistics of international product donations as they are released for Agency use.

Promote CI purchasing and stores policies through the development of integrity circles.

Promote equality, fair treatment, respect for human rights and the values of sponsored children, their families, and co-workers. Avoid nepotism and favoritism.

Perform the purchase of Special Need Donations/Special gifts, if applicable. Custodian of keys of warehouse of the OC/CC with a duplicate key available with the OM/PM/CCC.

Undertake any other tasks that might be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Jan 2018 - Apr 2021 Stores Officer

Mary Begg Health Services, Ndola

Key Duties included:

Ensures that standard operating policies and procedures (SOPs) are followed with regards to the efficient storing, handing, and packing of medicines and consumables.

Ensures that the stores are kept neat and tidy at all times and in keeping with international best practice guidelines for storage of pharmaceuticals and in keeping with Zambian legal requirements.

Works with the warehouse controller to design an efficient and easily understandable system to ensure medicines/consumables can be easily located for packaging and prompt dispatch.

Determines fast/slow/medium moving products and report this to the Warehouse Controller for review and action.

Designs efficient bin systems to ensure products can be easily located for packing.

Ensures that the First in First Out (FIFO) and First Expiry First Out (FEFO) principles are in place for expiring stock items in the warehouse. Works with the Warehouse controller, internal orders controller and user department to ensure that the warehouse stock is always at an optimal level and meeting the clinics demands

Jan 2015 - Dec 2018 Warehouse and Logistics Officer Cure Chem, Lusaka

Key Duties included;

Ensured that all user departments were adequately provided with supplies through proactive compilation of user requirements and placing orders in good time

Provided support in tracking ordered items from the point of order to the point of receipt and ensured it was within stipulated timeframes Administered effective record management support by ensuring that all records of ordered and received stock were filed and properly maintained Played prime role in receiving goods and cross-checked them to ensure that received goods were according to purchase orders and invoices Actively checked for non-conforming products through active review of their shelf life prior to receipting

Monitored products' shelf life and actively advised management, at least six months to expiry date, for effective decision making Actively ensured that all stock was orderly stacked and properly stored and upheld the MSDS guidelines.

Ensured that stock cards were always updated with stock receipts and dispatches, and promoted zero physical stock to ledger discrepancies Played prime role in ensuring that stock, especially fast-moving stock, was kept afloat and prevented stock run-outs

Provided quality customer service support and ensured that walk-in customers were adequately provided with information on desired items Ensured that proof of deliveries Were accurately booked using Tally software prior to dispatching of goods

Provided support in ensuring that goods are delivered to clients on time and in good order through active liaison with the transporting team Prepared and produced various reports such as on stock count, age analysis, slow moving and fast-moving products, available stocks, about to expire product and non-conformity products' reports on a monthly basis Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 Assistant Procurement officer

Zambia Education Publishing House (ZEPH), Lusaka

Key Duties:

Was mandated to prepare enquiries, collect quotations as well as provide professional analyses for effective decision making Provided quality support in formulating local as well as international purchase orders

Supported sourcing of suppliers locally and internationally Provided professional support in drafting contracts, writing procurement minutes, memos as well as updating orders

Actively supported negotiations and helped in expediting suppliers as well as expediting the

Tender and bidding processes

Provided effective liaison support with the stores personnel and ensured that all inputs were available for production at all times Skills

Computer literate Excellent

Microsoft Office tools Excellent

SAGE 200 Excellent

Meticulous Excellent

Commercial acumen

Communications Excellent

Effective decision Excellent

Interpersonal skills Excellent

Meet tight deadlines Excellent

Optimistic

Problem-solving skills Excellent

Minimum supervision Excellent

Proactive leadership Excellent

Goal oriented Excellent

Team player and Team builder Excellent

Languages

English Fluent

Nyanja Fluent

Bemba Very good

References

Ms. Chiluya Mumba Zulu (Head Procurement and Supplies Unity) Ministry Of Gender, Lusaka

097*-******, *************@*****.***

Mr Hamazwanga Sikaanda (Warehouse and Pharmacy Coordinator) Mary Begg Health Services, Ndola

097*******, *******@*****.***

Mr Musengu Chilufya (Programmes Manager)

Children International, Lusaka

097*******, *********@*****.***

Mr. Sheremiah Mulenger (Manager Warehouse and Logistics) CureChem Zambia Limited, Lusaka

096*******, *********@*****.***

Mr. Humphrey Chibesa (HR Director)

Mika Group of Hotels, Lusaka

097*******, ***************@*****.***

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