Supply Chain Account Executive

EFFISON MUVINDI

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OBJECTIVES

A Results Driven, Hardworking And Capable Procurement Personnel With A Track Record Of Significantly Reducing

Costs And Also Improving A Company’s Processes And Corporate Purchasing Programs.

Having A Proven Ability To Ensure That A Company Enjoys A Competitive Edge When Compared To Their

Competitors By Securing The Best Quality, Price And Terms From Suppliers.

Always Delivering Results Against Strategic Objectives, Whilst Working Within The Organisation’s Core Values And

Beliefs.

Now Looking For A New And Challenging Senior Position, One That Will Make Best Use Of Existing Abilities And

Knowledge And Also Further My Career And Professional Development

EDUCATION

BINDURA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION

BCom Purchasing & Supply Management

BULAWAYO POLYTECHNIC

Cert Stores Management (Purchasing & Supply Management)

EXPERIENCE

MIKELEDI RESOURCES Alexandra Park, Harare

Corporate Account Executive January 2023 – February 2024

Preparation of proposal documents, tender documents, supplier’s listing submissions for new and

existing business

Unlocking business opportunities and financial value for the growth of the businesses under the group of

companies

Establishing, Developing and sustaining solid relationships with company stakeholders and customers.

Analyzing customer feedback data to determine whether customers are satisfied with company

products and services.

Providing insight into product development and competitive positioning for the group of companies

under MNT consolidated

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Analyzing financial data and developing effective strategies to reduce business costs and increase

company profits.

Conducting market research to identify new business opportunities.

Collaborating with company executives to determine the most viable, cost-effective approach to pursue

new business opportunities.

Meeting with potential investors to present company offerings and negotiate business deals.

Preparation or relevant reports required by management ie daily, weekly, monthly etc

Analytical Skills

Results orientated.

Strategic thinking

Total cost of ownership

Supply market analysis

TelOne Zimbabwe HQ, Runhare House, Harare

Chief Buyer January 2012 – November 2022

Responsible for purchasing function to ensure smooth flow of procurement activities for materials and services

at the most economical and advantageous terms to the company.

Managing a team of 10 professional buyers.

Continuously monitoring, evaluating and improving supplier performance.

Projecting stock levels.

Reviewing tenders and bids.

Controlling the purchasing budget.

Monitoring delivery times to ensure they are on time.

Ensuring the adequate supply of all required materials, components and equipment.

Delivering cost savings for the company.

Managing the procurement supplier relationships for the company.

Helping to source alternative items for buyers and customers.

Developing sourcing strategies.

Managing commodity cost initiatives.

Preparing high quality tender documentation.

Regularly contacting suppliers to renegotiate prices.

Resolving disputes and claims with vendors and suppliers.

Keeping all supplier programs current and accurate.

Delegating projects and tasks to junior staff.

Promoting best practice across the company.

Involved in writing up contracts and the terms of sales.

Developing relationships with distributors.

Working to create and promote a safe working environment.

Involved in selling off excess, damaged and inventory and stock.

Overseeing staff training

Review procurement policies and procedures in line with emerging trends.

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Prepare and present periodic reports to management.

Prepare and present Procurement Regulatory Authority Of Zimbabwe Annual Procurement Plan

Prepare and present Procurement Regulatory Authority Of Zimbabwe Monthly Procurement Plan

SKILLS

Results orientated.

Leadership and influencing skills.

Attention to detail.

Handling critical issues.

Capable of making important and strategic decisions.

Problem solving.

Communication and interpersonal relations

TelOne Zimbabwe HQ, Runhare House, Harare

Procurement Officer May 2004 – February 2012

Responsible for working closely with the selected supplier and implementing the company’s procurement

activities. Also providing leadership for the purchasing department and working with and amongst staff to achieve

maximum performance and efficiency. Making sure that the purchasing department works within all of the intra

user departments.

Responsible for Order Placement Timing, Supply / Demand Alignment, Material Replenishment and

Supplier Performance.

Continuously monitoring, evaluating and improving supplier performance.

Sourcing the most affordable materials for the company’s manufacturing and customer service

process.

Contract Management

Mitigating risks

Supplier Relationship Management

Preparing tender documentation

Processing purchase requisitions/orders within purchasing authority

Inviting, assessing and recommending supplier tenders, bids, quotations and proposals.

Carrying our regular supplier performance evaluations

Establishing and negotiating contract terms and conditions and maintaining supplier

relationships.

Monitoring delivery times to ensure they are timeous.

Ensuring the adequate supply of all required materials, components and equipment.

Delivering cost savings for the company.

Managing the procurement supplier relationships for the company.

Helping to source alternative items for buyers and customers.

Use SAP extensively

Developing sourcing strategies.

Managing commodity cost initiatives.

Preparing high quality tender documentation.

Regularly contacting suppliers to renegotiate prices.

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Resolving disputes and claims with vendors and suppliers.

Keeping all supplier programs current and accurate.

Promoting best practice across the company.

Involved in writing up contracts and the terms.

Developing relationships with distributors.

Working to create and promote a safe working environment.

Involved in selling off excess, damaged and inventory and stock.

TelOne Zimbabwe Hwange, Mat North

Storesperson In Charge September 1998 – May 2004

Responsible for Matebeleland North Stores keeping and distribution of stocks as and when, ensuing smoothflow

of technical and administration operations

Stores keeping

Inspection of incoming stock

Stock accounting

Actioning requisition vouchers from user departments

Compiling Stores monthly statistical, activity reports

Identifying slow moving items for disposal

Facilitating Stores management by clearly marking and arranging items for binning

Initiating stock replenishments

COMPITENCE & ATTRIBUTES

Professionalism:

Knowledge of the substantive field of work in the areas of supply chain management and specific areas

being supervised.

Knowledge of supply chain operations, procedures and practices. Ability to provide technical advice in a

broad range of supply chain management areas.

Excellent negotiating and leadership skills.

Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of

others.

Communication:

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively

Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately

Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication

Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience

Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Accountability:

Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments

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Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards

Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules

Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments

Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Leadership:

Serves as a role model that other people want to follow

Empowers others to translate vision into results

Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives

Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain

support

Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions

Drives for change and improvements

Does not accept the status quo

Shows the courage to take unpopular stands.

Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal

participation of women and men in all areas of work

Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Managing Performance:

Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision making authority

Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member

Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to

skills

Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines;

Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff;

Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative

Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff

Appraises performance fairly.

Procurement

Ensuring appropriate procurement vehicle for all goods & services.

Directing the Development and implementation of key procurement Strategies / contingency plans

and ensuring that strategies and plans are aligned with organizational objectives.

Sourcing and rate negotiation of material locally and worldwide with proper incomer's, delivery

time and quality.

Preparing & managing logistics budgets, monitoring expenditure and implementing remedial

measures where appropriate. Supervising and training staff in the operation of Procurement

Management Unit.

Supplier Relationship Management

Working with business leaders who have identified a business need or requirement to identify,

source, contract, and procure the needed good or service from qualified suppliers.

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Managing supplier performance (monthly, quarterly, half yearly, annual). Implementing technologies,

processes, policies, and procedures to support the purchasing process (Supplier Relationship

Management).

The supplier relationship management process: a process for providing the structure for how

relationships with suppliers will be developed and maintained.

Contracts Management

A partnership agreement may be a contract which formally establishes the terms of a partnership

between two legal entities such that they regard each other as partners' in a commercial arrangement.

Analyzing contracts for effectiveness, identifying areas of weakness and implementing improvements to

increase margins.

Assisting in tender agreements, providing quality information pertaining to bids.

Attributes

Extensive and firm knowledge of the Public Procurement and Disposal Of

Public Assets Act (Chapter 22;23)

Great Microsoft computer skills

SAP knowledge

Self-starter

Self-supervised

VOLUNTEER EXPRERIENCE & LEADERSHIP

1. Group leader; Couples Ministry at Harvest House International Church,

Harare

January 2010 – To Date

Organizing vibrant Couples meetings on a monthly basis

Conducting regularly homely visits

Encouraging couples on marital matters

Inducting new couples

2. Church Music Ministry Director at Harvest House International Church,

Harare

January 2018 – Date

Recruitment & retention of musicians

Oversee their development

Compile monthly departmental reports to church board

3. Church Elder at Harvest House International Church, Harare

January 2002 to Date

Ordained Church Elder

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PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Course Accomplishment Hosted by

Introduction to Lean

Management

2017 Confederation Of

Zimbabwe Industries

Management For A Competitive

Edge

2017 ICMS

Delivering Exceptional

Service

2017 Service Quality Institute

Supervisory Management

Program

2017 Zimbabwe Institute Of

Management

Management For A Competitive 2017 Open So Study (Online)

REFERENCE DETAILS

Name Contact Email Designation

Ndaba Ngoma 077******* ad8l5n@r.postjobfree.com Director Fastec

Bishop Chemani

Tuturu

077******* ad8l5n@r.postjobfree.com Bishop – Harvest House

International

Selina Gatwa 077******* ad8l5n@r.postjobfree.com Procurement

Management Unit TelOn

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