Merry M Kache
Windhoek
Summary
Results-driven experienced Procurement Officer offering superior research abilities, sound judgment and meticulous organizational skills. To help meet internal supply needs while maintaining budget and operational goals. Hardworking Procurement professional with over 10 years of experience maintaining vendor relationships to facilitate cost-effective and timely purchasing functions. Excellent negotiation and contract development skills with proficiency in SAP ERP. Effective at sourcing products, vetting vendors and managing bid process. Good relationship-builder and problem-solver with methodical approach and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Well-versed in FMCG, medical and Financial industries procurement needs and processes. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate ready to help teams achieve company goals. Seeks to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Officer
Bank Windhoek Ltd
01.2016 - Current
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases and saved over N$ 100,000
- Input, analyze and report on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Ensure negotiated contracts are adhered to, to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Develop and strengthen supplier relationships resulting in discounts of up to 15%
- Evaluate internal needs and develop plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
- Evaluate supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Research new vendors and partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing for goods, saving company money.
- Perform yearly store audits in collaboration with managers, designers and sales associates to provide feedback.
- Maintain effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.
- Make valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue and profits.
- Enhance organization and traceability through implementation and optimal use of management systems like SAP.
- Input all data into system using SAP and record order updates with high accuracy.
Procurement Officer-Technical
Namibia Breweries Ltd
04.2015 - 11.2015
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
- Procured materials for squadron maintenance and repair services.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
Logistics Officer
Bio Dynamics Pty Ltd
11.2014 - 04.2015
- Managed functional areas of logistics.
- Collaborated with project managers to discuss procurement, logistics and service requirements for optimized purchasing power.
- Collaborated with shipping department staff to facilitate smooth materials returns to correct vendors.
- Delivered logistic support to leverage existing resources with cost-effective savings.
- Conducted audits to improve office logistics practices and procedures.
Procurement Officer- Raw Materials
Namibia Breweries Ltd
02.2011 - 12.2012
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
- Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
- Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Reduced downtime in warehouse operations by ensuring reorders were aligned with store sales and backlog.
- Performed yearly store audits in collaboration with managers, designers and sales associates to provide feedback.
Education
Professional Diploma Level 6 (NQA Level 8) - Procurement & Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
United Kingdom05.2024
Advanced Diploma Level 5 - Procurement And Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
United Kingdom01.2024
Diploma -CIPS Level 4 - Procurement And Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
United Kingdom01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Namibia University of Science And Technology
Windhoek04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Polytechnic of Namibia
Windhoek04.2013
Skills
- Team Support and Critical Thinking
- Procurement Procedures and Policies
- Store Audits and Stock taking
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Verbal and Writing Communication
- Vendor Sourcing and Relationship Management
- Travel Administration
- Purchasing and Procurement Order Creation
- Training Junior Team Members
- Process Improvement
- Vendor Negotiations
- Procurement Activity Coordination
- Cost Savings and Reduction
Accomplishments
- Subject Matter Expert in Request to Procure Products or Services for Bank Windhoek. Achieved through effectively helping with the compilation of the process.
Affiliations
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
Certification
- Certified SAP user, SAP University Alliances - 2016-present
- First Aid Class A Training - 2023-2026
- Microsoft Excel Training
- Procurement and Negotiations Training
Languages
Oshiwambo, Silozi
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Elementary
A2
Afrikaans
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Procurement Officer
Bank Windhoek Ltd
01.2016 - Current
Procurement Officer-Technical
Namibia Breweries Ltd
04.2015 - 11.2015
Logistics Officer
Bio Dynamics Pty Ltd
11.2014 - 04.2015
Procurement Officer- Raw Materials
Namibia Breweries Ltd
02.2011 - 12.2012
Professional Diploma Level 6 (NQA Level 8) - Procurement & Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
Advanced Diploma Level 5 - Procurement And Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
Diploma -CIPS Level 4 - Procurement And Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
Bachelor of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Namibia University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Polytechnic of Namibia
- Certified SAP user, SAP University Alliances - 2016-present
- First Aid Class A Training - 2023-2026
- Microsoft Excel Training
- Procurement and Negotiations Training
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