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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Interests
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Chrispen Ndiripo

Chrispen Ndiripo

Procurement, Buyer
Cape Town,Western Cape

Summary

Accomplished Senior Buyer offering 6 years of experience in researching and purchasing highly-desirable products to meet consumer needs. Talented in building strong relationships with top suppliers and negotiating prices for best value when making purchases. Expert in maintaining in-depth knowledge of product trends and current market pricing.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Senior Buyer

Tiletoria (Pty) Ltd
Cape Town
10.2017 - Current
  • Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales by 12%.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
  • Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
  • Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
  • Performed extensive vendor and supplier research to identify cost-effective options and product availability.
  • Led procurement team by training staff and overseeing purchasing decisions.
  • Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
  • Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
  • Developed new strategies to reduce purchasing costs by 8% and maintain quality standards.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Developed and improved account relationships.
  • Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.

Store Supervisor

Tiletoria (Pty) Ltd
Cape Town
02.2013 - 10.2017
  • Conducted inventory analysis to determine optimal stock levels.
  • Supervised associates by providing direction and instruction for stocking shelves, rotating stock, and receiving deliveries.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Secured building for closing by completing run-through of sales floor, turning off electronic systems and turning on alarms.
  • Answered product questions and assisted customers in selection and checkout.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Worked with store management to implement company safety programs and awareness, reducing workers' compensation costs.
  • Managed supply chain by ordering products from suppliers, negotiating prices and requiring on-time delivery.
  • Supervised daily operations by directing customer service, inventory and sales operations.
  • Educated and trained staff to equip with knowledge about products, customer service and store policies.
  • Boosted sales by effectively cultivating customer rapport and delivering superior customer service.
  • Implemented loss prevention by preventing losses due to theft or other types of shrinkage.
  • Kept close eye on department employees and customers to assess theft risks and maintain loss prevention goals.
  • Successfully drove new product lines to increase annual profits by 12%.

Education

GED -

Loreto High School
Gweru, Zimbabwe
01.1999 - 11.2002

Skills

Competitive sourcing

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Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 8 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Interests

Learning, travelling and success professionally

Music, Sports

I like to listen to some R&B, Country music. I am an athlete myself, i like to run long distances. But also like soccer games and NBA games.

Timeline

Senior Buyer

Tiletoria (Pty) Ltd
10.2017 - Current

Store Supervisor

Tiletoria (Pty) Ltd
02.2013 - 10.2017

GED -

Loreto High School
01.1999 - 11.2002

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