Ignatius Madzvamusa
Procurement Specialist
Midrand
Summary
Innovative Material Buyer possessing outstanding sourcing, negotiation and persuasion abilities. Bringing 9 years of vast experience implementing buying strategies in FMCG and Pharmaceutical industries. Polished in monitoring market trends and competitor strategies and researching and evaluating areas of opportunity to reduce costs. Dedicated to developing ideas and strategies to add value, aid business performance and work towards strategy of continuous improvement. Certified in Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). Designation (MCIPS).
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Packaging Material Buyer
Triton Pharmaceuticals
Midrand
03.2017 - Current
- Procurement Function Execution
- Scrutinized bid quotations for factors such as terms and conditions, price, delivery and quality control.
- Analyzed buying history and shortages to determine best method of procurement.
- Researched market trends to make insightful buying decisions.
- Issued purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Negotiated and settled with suppliers in regards to rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments and cancellations.
- Advised internal personnel regarding available products, order status and purchasing procedures.
- Assessed quality of stock received to report and escalate discrepancies to suppliers and management.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on apparel and accessories.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Devised and implemented policies and procedures for purchasing and inventory control.
- Artwork management for new and existing clients.
Stock controller
Golden Crust T/A Eat 'N' Lick
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Managing the purchasing and replenishment of the retail products sold in the front of house
- Determined and performed appropriate adjustments of authorized stock levels.
- Operated manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels, complete accurate orders, and resolve item issues.
Procurement assistant (internship)
Simbisa Brands t/a Innscor Franchising Zimbabwe - Rolls and Confectionary
Harare
12.2015 - 03.2016
- Procurement Function execution
- Assisted in evaluating and analyzing offers received from suppliers and service providers.
- Prepared rosters of suppliers and service providers to elicit quotes and bid information for supplies, inputs and services.
- Procured goods and supplies while adhering to strict industry rules and procedures.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
Procurement and Logistics Assistant
Simbisa Brands t/a Innscor Franchising Zimbabwe - Central Kitchen
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Execution of the overall Procurement Function for franchises Chicken Inn, Pizza inn, Steers, Creamy Inn, Nandos, Fish Inn and Bakers Inn
- Integrated logistic systems into company processes to improve operations and manage work orders and price changes.
- Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
- Kept deliveries in line with import and export laws to minimize delays.
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Chinhoyi University Of Technology
Zimbabwe 04.2012 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - MCIPS
Charted Institute in Procurement And Supply (CIPS)
United Kingdom (UK) 03.2020 - 05.2022
MBA - Master of Business Administration Management
UNICAF UNIVERSITY
MALAWI 02.2023 - Current
Skills
Trend assessment
Graduate Qualifications
- Degree, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Zimbabwe, 2012-2016, 2.1
- SAQA Certificate (NQF Level 7)
- MCIPS
- MBA - pending
Profession Qualifications
- Certificate in Managing Supplier performance - Next Level Purchasing Association 2014
- Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Diploma (MCIPS, UK)
Professional Membership Status
- A member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS, UK)
- A member of the Next Level Purchasing Association (NLPA)
- A member of Procurement Students and Professionals Association of Zimbabwe (PROSPAZ)
Computer Application Software Knowledge
- Has an appreciation of Sage Pastel Software (Procurement Module).
- High level of Palladium Enterprises Resource Planning.
- High level of Excel based inventory management systems
- High level of the Microsoft office application package.
Personal Traits
- Savvy negotiation skills.
- Results driven achiever and effective team leader
- Highly flexible and adaptable performer who thrives in a dynamic and versatile environment
- Strong analytical mind.
- Good communication skills.
Personal Information
Gender: Male
References
- Mrs Mpfumi, Triton Pharmaceuticals Corporate, 76 Lechwe Crescent, Corporate Park South Midrand, South Africa, 0113142196, triton.hr@tritonpharma.co.za
- Dr M Tukuta, Deputy - School of Business Sciences and Management, School of Business Sciences and Technology, Chinhoyi University of Technology, P Bag 7724, off Harare - Chirundu, Chinhoyi, +263774034657, mtukuta@cut.ac.zw
- Mrs P Muswere, Simbisa Brands t/a Innscor Franchising Zimbabwe, 7 Greenock Rd, Workington, +263772133374, patience.muswere@simbisa.co.zw
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Reduced company total expenditure by 30% through negotiations with both prospective and current suppliers on contracts that deliver value for IFZ CK.
Certification
Certified [Ethics in Procurement, (CIPS)
Timeline
MBA - Master of Business Administration Management
UNICAF UNIVERSITY
02.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - MCIPS
Charted Institute in Procurement And Supply (CIPS)
03.2020 - 05.2022
Packaging Material Buyer
Triton Pharmaceuticals
03.2017 - Current
Stock controller
Golden Crust T/A Eat 'N' Lick
11.2016 - 01.2017
Procurement assistant (internship)
Simbisa Brands t/a Innscor Franchising Zimbabwe - Rolls and Confectionary
12.2015 - 03.2016
Procurement and Logistics Assistant
Simbisa Brands t/a Innscor Franchising Zimbabwe - Central Kitchen
07.2014 - 07.2015
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Chinhoyi University Of Technology
04.2012 - 07.2016
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