Buyer Procurement Professional

CHIPO MAGOMBEI

BUYER PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONAL

*** **** ********, **** **** 1, Harare, Zimbabwe +263-***-***-*** / +263-***-***-*** ***************@*****.*** Languages: English, Shona Class 4 Driver's Licence PROFILE

Results-driven procurement professional with over 10 years' hands-on experience across the full purchasing cycle, including sourcing, supplier evaluation, quotation analysis, negotiation and purchase order management. Holds a BSc Honours Degree in Supply Chain Management and a strong record of building reliable supplier relationships, securing competitive pricing, and ensuring purchases comply with organisational and donor procurement policies. Well versed in local procurement regulation (Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act [Chapter 22:23]) and USAID/NGO donor standards. Confident using Excel and procurement systems to monitor stock, track orders and report on supplier performance. Known for accuracy, integrity and the ability to work independently to tight deadlines.

KEY SKILLS

• Supplier sourcing, evaluation and relationship management

• Quotation analysis and competitive price benchmarking

• Negotiation of prices, payment terms and lead times

• Purchase order raising, processing and delivery tracking

• Stock level monitoring and cross-department coordination to prevent stock-outs

• Procurement policy and compliance administration

• Accurate purchasing records, filing and audit-trail maintenance

• MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, reporting) and MS Office applications

• Cost-saving initiatives and supplier performance evaluation

• Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Procurement & Supply Chain Support Clerk Jan 2021 – Present Mavambo Orphan Care (USAID-funded NGO) — Harare, Zimbabwe

• Source and evaluate pre-qualified suppliers, and collect and compile competitive quotations for review

• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers, and process procurement requisitions, RFQs and purchase orders in line with approved procedures

• Maintain up-to-date supplier registers, procurement files and audit trails, ensuring full compliance with donor and local regulations

• Monitor stock levels, update inventory records and assist with preparation of procurement plans to avoid stock-outs

• Verify received goods against delivery notes and specifications, log discrepancies and follow up on outstanding orders

• Generate procurement and stock reports using Excel and DHIS 2 for management review

• Train new staff on procurement filing systems, record-keeping and regulatory requirements Procurement & Administration Clerk 2019 – 2020

Healthwatch Zimbabwe (USAID) — Harare, Zimbabwe

• Managed end-to-end procurement of office supplies, project materials and services

• Sourced suppliers, requested and compared quotes, and negotiated order terms and documentation for approval

• Inspected incoming goods, confirmed quality and quantities, and updated inventory logs

• Organised and filed tender documents, quotations, delivery notes and approvals for audit readiness

• Processed payment requests and reconciled procurement-related expenses

• Coordinated collection and delivery of supplies to project sites across the region Procurement Support Clerk / Assistant 2005 – 2012

Rank Zimbabwe — Harare, Zimbabwe

• Prepared tender notices, invitation-to-quote documents and bid opening checklists

• Logged supplier correspondence, contracts and delivery schedules in the central filing system

• Checked purchase orders for correct pricing, specifications and approvals before processing

• Assisted with physical stock counts and updated inventory records accordingly

• Processed petty cash and payments for small procurement items, maintaining clear financial records

• Arranged transport and logistics for incoming stock and raw materials Operations & Supplies Clerk 2002 – 2004

Jameson Hotel — Harare, Zimbabwe

• Coordinated receipt, checking and storage of supplies for housekeeping, kitchen and front office departments

• Maintained consumption records and reported low stock levels for timely replenishment

• Managed filing of supplier invoices and delivery documentation EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc Honours Degree in Supply Chain Management — Women's University in Africa 2023

• Diploma in Business Management — Women's University in Africa 2021

• SAAA Certificate Parts 1 & 2 — Southern African Association of Accountants 2008

• Pitman Qualification – Executive Secretarial Course — Silveira House Oasis School

• GCSE O-Level – 5 Passes including Mathematics, English & Integrated Science — Tafara 2 High School 2000 REFERENCES

• Mr Stanley Denhere — Production Manager, Rank Zimbabwe +263-***-***-***

• Mr Sign Zhuwawo — Manager, Healthwatch Zimbabwe +263-***-***-***

• Mr Danny Gomwe — Project Manager, Mavambo Orphan Care +263-***-***-***

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