Supply Chain Continuous Improvement

Location:

Harare, Zimbabwe

Posted:

September 19, 2025

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CURRICULUM VITAE

FOR

SERVIOUS GAVIRO ****

*** *********, **********

HARARE

CONTACT NUMBERS: 077*-***-*** /071*******/077******* Work 024*-****** E-mail: **********@*****.***

PERSONAL PROFILE

National I.D Number 22- 233770 Q 22

Drivers’ Licence Number 21755LM

Passport Number DN303111

Sex Male

Age 36

Marital Status Married

Nationality Zimbabwean

Languages English, Shona

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

I am a young hardworking man with unquestionable integrity, quick learner, and innovative, self- motivated, honest, strong believer of continuous improvement with strong analytical and creativity skills obtained from academic studies and work experience. CURRENT EMPLOYER: ZIMBABWE REVENUE AUTHORITY (ZIMRA) CURRENT POSITION: SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST (LEVEL 9) SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 11 years cumulative experience in the Supply Chain Environment

1. 7 years experience in Global and local Sourcing of Strategic Items including raw materials, equipment, services and consumables for a heavy manufacturing environment

2. 4 years Experience in Public Procurement and Sound Knowledge of the PPDPA Act and e-government procurement system (egp)

3. Vast Experience in International Logistics from Engagement of Clearing Agents at various Ports like Durban, Beira and Walvis Bay and Engagement of Transporters 4. Experience in Procurement of Infrastructure Projects (Complex Works) 5. Experience in Procurement of Direct Materials for a Heavy Manufacturing Environment from the Global Supply Market

6. Experience in Shipping and Forwarding

7. Experience in Procurement of ICT Equipment and business solutions 8. Experience in the Procurement of Consultancy and Non Consultancy Services 9. Sound Knowledge of Zimbabwean Laws, Taxes and other Legislations and sound Knowledge of Health and Safety Polices (SHEQ)

10. E-gvt Procurement Champion at ZIMRA

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS (HEAVY MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT) 1. BATA SHOE COMPANY (FORMER EMPLOYER) AS A CHIEF INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS OFFICER

One Month, Bata International Procurement Training, Switzerland

Two weeks, Bata Regional Procurement Training, Kenya

Facilitated the reduction of the Company’s Sourcing costs by 10 % in 2019 and awarded buyer of the year.

Purchased a Gumboots Machine (From Taiwan)

Procurement of Several Machines from India, China, Germany, Italy and Spain

Led Shops Renovation programs throughout Zim

Bata Estate Boreholes project - August to October

Bata Estate Fencing project - November to December

Acquired PU Pouring and DIP Machine from Germany

Acquired Company fleet from South Africa

Acting Purchasing Manager Jan- June 2020

2. ZIMBABWE REVENUE AUTHORITY (PUBLIC PROCUREMENT)

Construction of ZIMRA Head office in Mount Pleasant Harare, (In progress), 35 m usd

Construction of ZIMRA Staff Cottages in Beitbridge (Completed) -2 m usd

Refurbishment of ZIMRA Kurima House Drainage System (Completed) -250 k usd

Installation of Solar Systems at Maitengwe and Mphoengs Border Posts (Completed)- 100 k usd

Construction of Bulawayo Boundary Wall (Completed)- 1 million usd

Construction of Forbes Truck Park (In Progress)- 15 million usd

Construction of Staff Cottages in Mutare (In Progress)- 4 million usd

Refurbishment of Victoria Falls Border Post (In progress)-800 k usd

Construction of Makuti Dry Port (In Progress)

Construction of Staff Houses at Chirundu Border Post (Completed)-2 million usd

Construction of ZIMRA Chipinge Office – (Completed) -1 million usd EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Supply Chain Specialist – (1 July 2020- Present)

Zimbabwe Revenue Authority – Head Office

Responsible for:

Procurement Planning

Supply Market Analysis

Managing Procurement Thresholds in line with Public Procurement Regulations

Managing the Tendering Processes

Inventory Management and Control

Supplier management

PRAZ Returns

Contract Management

Risk Management and Control

Group Procurement and Logistics Officer (December 2017 – June 2020) The Zimbabwe Bata Shoe Company - Gweru, Zimbabwe

Responsible For:

Designing of the Procurement Plan

Supply Market Analysis

Designing of the Supplier Development Programmes

Negotiating Contracts

Supplier Relationship Management

Supply chain Mapping

Logistics Planning,

Supplier Selection

Preparing Orders

Order Tracking

Inventory Management and Control

Supplier Evaluation and Appraisal

Supervision of buyers and Stores staff

* Procurement and Logistics Officer (May 2016- November 2017) The Zimbabwe Bata Shoe Company

Responsible For:

Negotiating Contracts

Supplier Relationship Management

Supply chain Mapping

Order Tracking

Inventory Management and Control

Supplier Evaluation and Appraisal

*Graduate Trainee Procurement, Logistics and Stores (May2014- April 2015) The Zimbabwe Bata Shoe Company

Responsible For:

Facilitating the development of specifications

Preparing Orders

Raw Material Inspection

Inventory Management and Control

*Procurement and Admin Officer (May 2013- May 2014) IEG Musimbe and Partners, Harare Zimbabwe

Responsible For:

Managing Day to day operations

Designing of the Procurement Plan

Preparing Orders

Managing Day to Day operations

Coordinating Logistics

Maintaining Fixed Assets Register

Attachee Procurement and Admin (August 2011- August 2012) Jamesnorth Zimbabwe - Harare, Zimbabwe Responsible For:

Preparing Orders

Managing Day to Day operations

Supplier Appraisal

Order Tracking

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE

SAP (Super User)

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher

Coins Software

Pastel Knowledge

Sage Software

E-gvt procurement system

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Full Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) 005642299

Professional Diploma In Procurement and Supply, Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (C.I.P.S), (UK)

Advanced Diploma In Procurement and Supply, Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (C.I.P.S), (UK)

Diploma In Procurement and Supply, Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply

(C.I.P.S), (UK)

Current Studies

Executive Diploma in Project Management – Reformed Church University 2024-2025 COMPLETED STUDIES (UNIVERSITY)

Masters in Business Administration (MBA) – Midlands State University- Merit

,2022-2024, Awarded MSU Book Price

Masters in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management - Merit, Bindura University of Science Education, 2019-20

Bcomm, Honors Degree Business Studies with a major in Finance and Accounting, - First Class, Midlands State University, 2009-2013, Awarded MSU book Price SECONDARY EDUCATION

ADVANCED & ORDINARY LEVEL (2007 &2005 RESPECTIVELY)

3 ‘A’ Level Passes in Accounting, Management of Business and Geography

8‘O’ Levels including Maths, English and Accounts OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Clean Class four (4) Drivers’ Licence

Certified ISO Auditor

Egp Champion at ZIMRA

EXTRA CURRICULUM

Soccer, chess and swimming

REFEREES

The Head of Procurement - (Procurement Manager)

Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Mr. J. Tarume - 071*******) ZB Centre. 10th Floor

Harare