PENELOPE
PERPETUA
KUFAKWAME
Administration and Procurement Officer
CONTACT
PHONE:
EMAIL:
*****************@*****.***
LANGAUGES:
• English
• Shona
AGE: 35
HOBBIES
Reading, Gym, Watching
documentaries
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• Chartered Institute of
Procurement & Supply - CIPS
• Contact Centre
Management Group - CCMG
COMPETENCIES
• Communication skills
• Supply Chain Management
• Vendor management
• Project Management
• Budget management
• Facility management
• Fleet management
• Relationship management
• Inventory & Stores
management
• Occupational Health & Safety
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Lupane State University - Zimbabwe
2021
Bachelor of Commerce Special Honors in Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Contact Centre Management Group – South Africa
2021
Contact Centre Support Professional Certification
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply - UK
2018
Professional Diploma in Procurement & Supply
Mt St Mary’s Secondary School – Zimbabwe
2002
Ordinary O Level Certificate
WORK EXPERIENCE
Procurement and Administration Officer – Nedbank Limited, Zimbabwe August 2014- to date
Reporting to Senior Procurement Manager
Responsibilities-
Compiling requisitions of goods and services from the individual departments within the bank ranging from purchase of furniture, laptops, motor vehicles, stationery and different services as they arise.
Sourcing quotations for the different goods and services required from the vendors on the bank’s accredited list, including investigation and identification of new supply sources and ensuring that they supply documentation required for new vendors to be accredited
APPLICATIONS:
• ACCPAC Software
• Microsoft 365 – (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint & Email)
ABOUT ME
A confident, vibrant and good
communicator that pays attention
to detail with 17 years’ experience in
administration & procurement. I
have exceptional interpersonal and
communication skills to enable
professional interaction and to act
as a client liaison with our business
partners, vendors & Executive
management. In my working
experience I have had the
opportunity to learn, grow &
contribute
My current role with Nedbank
Limited as the Procurement Officer
has afforded me a well-rounded skill
set in supply chain management
with an ability to multi-task, prioritise,
pay attention to detail and manage
my time efficiently.
In my addition to my personal
qualities, working experience, I have
solid educational foundation in
supply chain management and a
strong desire to continue
contributing to this profession.
Preparing comparative schedules for the quotations of different goods and services received and recommend vendors to engage
Raising orders for the most economical advantageous tender ensuring that the operational expenditures and capital expenditures are apportioned appropriately
Expediting orders as per agreed terms and ensuring that vendors deliver with the agreed timelines
Investigating and identifying supply chain risk that may impact the bank as a whole
Processing of invoices upon completion of the procurement cycle ensuring that we process payments within their stipulated timelines
Responsible for vendor performance evaluation for suppliers under my portfolio on a quarterly basis considering the volatility of Zimbabwe environment
Responsible for vendor accreditation that is done on an annual basis wherein we onboard existing and new vendors considering the vendor performance evaluation on existing vendors
Contract management for vendors that we have Service Level Agreements with ensuring that I negotiate favorable contract terms, get contract reviewed by respective authorities, get contract signed and get contract terminated wherein one party is in breach
Fleet management for 59 managers vehicles financed by the bank and 30 pool vehicles ensuring vehicles are serviced at appropriate intervals, fueled, always kept clean and ensure that vehicles have all regulatory permits
Contract management of 4 outsourced transport service providers that ferry over 200 staff members to and from work daily
Facility management of Nedbank Zimbabwe Limited properties including owned and rental spaces, to ensure upkeep of health & safety standards
Pension Fund property administration including vetting and admitting tenants, giving them notice to vacate, maintenance of the properties and running ledger accounts for rentals for properties
Supervision of driver, reception staff and care takers at the different sites owned by the Bank.
Make local and travel arrangements for staff
Achievements –
I managed to be a part of the team that saw the Bank experiencing huge saving by minimizing rental office space for Nedbank’s Head Office and ensuring that people still had adequate working space by refurbishing one of Nedbank’s residential property into an office space. Personal Assistant to Executive Director – Nedbank Limited Zimbabwe
(former MBCA Bank)
July 2007- July 2014
Reporting to the Executive Director
Responsibilities-
Provide full secretariat & administrative support at a senior level to the Executive Director
Supervision of the Executive Driver
Travel arrangements for Nedbank Executives
Supporting the marketing department with all event co-ordination, bookings, and payment of services
Research and collate data to prepare documents for review and presentation by Nedbank Executives
Achievements –
Provided exceptional support to Nedbank Executives which contributed of office efficiency by a significant percentage and got recognition for it.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
Secretary – Savanna Tobacco (Zimbabwe)
January 2006 – May 2007
Responsibilities
Maintaining diary, scheduling meetings, typing & distributing minutes
Maintaining admin records, office communication & memo’s Administrative Assistant – ZIMASCO (Zimbabwe)
October 2005 – December 2005
Responsibilities -
Making travel arrangements for staff
Scheduling meetings and appointments
Taking notes and minutes in meetings
Ordering and taking stock of office supplies
Receptionist – ZIMASCO (Zimbabwe)
July 2005 – September 2005
Responsibilities-
Responsible for filing,, screening calls
Welcoming visitors & managing supervisor’s calendar REFERENCES
Romeo Matanhire (Senior Procurement Manager)
Nedbank Zimbabwe Limited
Mobile: +263-**-***-****
Email: *******@*******.**.**
Joram Matsvimbo (Executive Director) - retired
Nedbank Zimbabwe Limited
Contact: +263-**-***-****
Email: **************@*****.***