TIWELEKO SAKALA
Lusaka CBD
Summary
Procurement professional with expertise in supplier evaluation and market research. Proven track record in negotiating vendor contracts and fostering strong supplier relationships. Focused on optimizing procurement strategies and addressing supply chain challenges effectively.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Ass.Officer
Oryx Energies Zambia Ltd
Lusaka
03.2023 - Current
- Negotiate and finalize vendor contracts, optimizing pricing structures and delivery schedules.
- Manage supplier relationships, ensuring timely responses to inquiries, and prompt issue resolution.
- Implemented new technologies to enhance workplace productivity levels. Identified a new ERP vendor that introduced an in-house system that helped coordinate and streamline the procurement process from end to end. An efficient and cost-effective measure that reduced inefficiencies by 50%.
- Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and emerging trends.
- Collaborate with team members to streamline procurement processes efficiently.
- Research new supply sources to enhance cost-saving opportunities. Introduced SLAs and blanket orders to optimize repeated purchases.
- Review requisitions for accuracy and completeness, submitted by internal stakeholders.
- Organizing and maintaining comprehensive procurement records and documentation systems.
- Coordinated with legal counsel to ensure organizational compliance.
Procurement Specialist (Indirect Material)
Wilmar International
Ndola
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Maintained accurate records of procurement transactions and vendor communications.
- Assisted in reviewing and analyzing potential vendors to determine the most suitable for procurement of goods and services.
- Resolved any discrepancies between vendor invoices and purchase orders. Resolved 90% of discrepancies, receiving the award for most dedicated on the procurement dashboard.
- Analyzed past spending data to identify areas where savings could be achieved. Conducting market research to identify new potential suppliers resulted in 20% cost savings.
- Assisted with procurement of project supplies and inputs from international and local markets.
- Followed up on outstanding payments from customers in a timely manner.
- Developed strategies to reduce costs while maintaining high standards of quality.
Stores assistant intern
EPIROC ZAMBIA
Chingola
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided knowledgeable support.
- Operated inventory management systems to track stock movements accurately.
- Created detailed reports on inventory levels, damaged goods, and discrepancies between physical count and computer records.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
- Collaborated with vendors to resolve discrepancies in invoices received from suppliers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Procurement
Copperbelt University
Kitwe08-2019
Master of Science - Project Management
Copperbelt University
LusakaSkills
- Supplier evaluation and procurement
- Inventory management
- Contract negotiation
- Market research and analysis
- Cost documentation
- Cost analysis
Certification
- Zips associate member
- ZAQA certified documentations
References
- Gerald Mkandawire, Procurement Head, Wilmar International
Email: gerald.mkandawire@zm.wilmar-intl.com | Phone: +260 979 686 897
- Mrs. Ruby Kapatula – procurement supervisor, Oryx Energies
Email: rubykapatula@yahoo.com| Phone: +260 972 028 759
- Mr. Shem Sikombe – Lecturer, Copperbelt University
Email: shemsikombe@gmail.com | Phone: +260 972 178 094
Timeline
Procurement Ass.Officer
Oryx Energies Zambia Ltd
03.2023 - Current
Procurement Specialist (Indirect Material)
Wilmar International
01.2020 - 02.2023
Stores assistant intern
EPIROC ZAMBIA
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Procurement
Copperbelt University
Master of Science - Project Management
Copperbelt University