Management professional bringing background, leadership talents, and focus on performance. Continuously reviews work to identify areas of opportunity. Focused on enhancing workflows and procedures to maximize team success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager (Director Equivalent)
Ministry of Health and Child Care - Natpharm
01.2021 - Current
Preparation of Budgets
Preparation of Board Reports
Develop and implement organizational procurement policies and processes
Ensure a consistent and standardized approach and drive improvements and efficiencies in procurement activities
Design and execute the Company's procurement strategy supported by innovative procurement plans and programs
Deliver enhanced benefits and value to the end user
Lead the research and analysis of market trends and best practices to ensure efficient and effective sourcing and procurement strategies
Provide expert advice to key stakeholders on all aspects of procurement
Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders so as to provide strategic insights on Company needs, resolve procurement issues and deliver cost effective services and quality outcomes
Provide leadership, direction and effective management of the Procurement Management Unit
Identify and manage commercial, contractual, operational, financial, reputational, ethical and supply chain risks
Conduct regular market intelligence to establish new products or services on the market that can help the organization
Ensure that all procurement related processes are carried out in total compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act and other defined guidelines/frameworks as may be stipulated by other funding agencies
Implement robust and secure document management systems to provide full audit trails and easy access to the relevant decisions
Support audits required by relevant parties and act promptly on any audit findings
Oversee contract development and administration
Formulate the procurement budget and its evaluation
Appraise all staff under the Department
Chair Management Committees as assigned
Draft for approval and implement the Departmental Plan
Update key stakeholders on the status of procurements
Procurement Administrator (Deputy Director Equivalent)
ZIPAM
01.2019 - 01.2021
Coordinating all purchasing, review and process contracts and purchase orders;
Verifying proper account numbers / funds for ordered items; reconcile purchase orders and source documentation and follow up on discrepancies;
Monitoring procurement for compliance with procurement regulations, policies and the Procurement Act
Coordinating tender process; assist in preparing tendering forms and advertising; receive and compile bid information;
Overseeing the tender process and notify successful and unsuccessful bidders;
Monitoring expenses including checking for appropriate documentation and pricing;
Liaising with related vendors and contractors as required;
Reporting to directorate areas of concern related to fiscal responsibility and cost consciousness
Providing information to staff regarding tendering and procurement procedures and liaise with staff and external suppliers on any discrepancies
Recommending new or improved administrative, purchasing, and clerical procedures for efficiency
Researching vendors and contractors to determine new sources of supply as required;
Reading and retaining all procurement minutes supporting capital projects and expenditure
Preparing reports for directorate
Procurement Compliance Officer
Air Zimbabwe
01.2019 - 12.2019
Procures commercial goods and services of Tender Value exceeding the Request for Quotation thresholds
Monitors organizational compliance with the Procurement Authority Of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) regulations
Drafts commercial procurement contracts
Monitors Contract performance
Reviews contract documentation, security and accessibility
Deputy Manager Procurement
Public Service Commission
01.2018 - 01.2019
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Procurement function in compliance with the provisions of the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act
Compile the Organization’s Annual Procurement Plan in liaison with users
Coordinate and oversee the operationalization of the Procurement Plan
Develop and operationalize internal procurement guidelines
Build and monitor capacity of departments in handling procurement issues
Develop and manage a supplier database
Identify and adopt fruitful procurement and sourcing strategies
Liaise and engage service providers on procurement matters
Provide technical expertise to the Procurement Committee
Documentation and record keeping of all procurement issues
Recommend all Purchase Orders and Contracts for goods and services
Act as link between PSC and PRAZ and other partners on procurement issues
Liaise with PRAZ on relevant procurement matters
Compile and submit periodic reports on procurement
Formulate work objectives and supervise procurement assignments
Stores Administration Manager
01.2014 - 12.2018
Projects planning and Implementation
Asset administration
Fuel administration
Procurement Preparation and Planning
Supplier Identification and Evaluation
Managing of pre and post bidding activities
Budgeting
Contract Management
Supply Chain Analysis (Risk Monitoring and Evaluation)
Maintenance and updating of the supplier data base
Performance Evaluation
Performance appraisals
ISO 9001 INTERNAL AUDITOR
Administration Assistant
Ministry of Health and Child Care, Chitungwiza Central Hospital
Chitungwiza
01.2011 - 12.2014
Procurement
Fuel Allocation and Route Scheduling
Inventory
Projects planning and Implementation
Domestic Services
Natpharm-Crown Agents Consortium
Procurement planning and verification of needs
Specification writing
Strategic sourcing
Emergency tendering
Presentation of findings and recommendations
Award of supply contracts
Insurance arrangements and expediting
Freight forwarding and logistics
Invoice processing and payments
Reporting and record keeping
Quality assurance and inspection
Overseeing upstream logistics coordination
Collaborate with Ministry of Health and Child Care and Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe
Appointment of forwarding and clearing agents
Prepare and presentation of Technical and status reports for PSM performance
Assist in quantification of health commodities
Collaborate with partners such as USAID through Chemonics, UNDP, and suppliers of essential medicines inclusive of HIV commodities
Processing of Duty Free Certificates and Import Permits
Education
Integrated Doctorate in Business Administration -
IMBA-Guglielmo Marconi University
Italy
11.2024
Integrated Doctorate in Business Administration -
Universidad Catolica De Murcia
Spain
11.2024
Doctor of Philosophy - Supply Chain Management
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Zimbabwe
Master of Science Degree - Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Bindura University
Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Science Honors Degree - Supply Chain Management
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Zimbabwe
Skills
Effective Negotiation Techniques
Strong Verbal Skills
Strong Analytical Abilities
Collaborative Team Member
Self-Motivated Work Ethic
Vendor acquisition
Demand forecasting
Supplier liaison
Category management
Accomplishments
Impact of PRAZ Circular 01 of 2020 on Procurement Performance of the Public Sector in Zimbabwe during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Impact of Regulatory Changes on Public Procurement Performance in Zimbabwe’s Public Health Sector
Procurement Reforms in Zimbabwe: Emerging Issues and Impact on Service Delivery in the Public Sector
Appointmentsheld
Procurement Manager (Director Equivalent), Ministry of Health and Child Care - Natpharm, 01/01/21, Present, Preparation of Budgets, Preparation of Board Reports, Develop and implement organizational procurement policies and processes., Ensure a consistent and standardized approach and drive improvements and efficiencies in procurement activities., Design and execute the Company's procurement strategy supported by innovative procurement plans and programs., Deliver enhanced benefits and value to the end user., Lead the research and analysis of market trends and best practices to ensure efficient and effective sourcing and procurement strategies., Provide expert advice to key stakeholders on all aspects of procurement., Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders to provide strategic insights on Company needs, resolve procurement issues and deliver cost-effective services and quality outcomes., Provide leadership, direction and effective management of the Procurement Management Unit., Identify and manage commercial, contractual, operational, financial, reputational, ethical and supply chain risks., Conduct regular market intelligence to establish new products or services on the market that can help the organization., Ensure that all procurement related processes are carried out in total compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act and other defined guidelines/frameworks as may be stipulated by other funding agencies., Implement robust and secure document management systems to provide full audit trails and easy access to the relevant decisions., Support audits required by relevant parties and act promptly on any audit findings., Oversee contract development and administration., Formulate the procurement budget and its evaluation., Appraise all staff under the Department., Chair Management Committees as assigned., Draft for approval and implement the Departmental Plan., Update key stakeholders on the status of procurements.
Procurement Administrator (Deputy Director Equivalent), ZIPAM, 01/01/19, 12/31/21, Coordinating all purchasing, review and process contracts and purchase orders., Verifying proper account numbers / funds for ordered items; reconcile purchase orders and source documentation and follow up on discrepancies., Monitoring procurement for compliance with procurement regulations, policies and the Procurement Act., Coordinating tender process; assist in preparing tendering forms and advertising; receive and compile bid information., Overseeing the tender process and notify successful and unsuccessful bidders., Monitoring expenses including checking for appropriate documentation and pricing., Liaising with related vendors and contractors as required., Reporting to directorate areas of concern related to fiscal responsibility and cost consciousness., Providing information to staff regarding tendering and procurement procedures and liaise with staff and external suppliers on any discrepancies., Recommending new or improved administrative, purchasing, and clerical procedures for efficiency., Researching vendors and contractors to determine new sources of supply as required., Reading and retaining all procurement minutes supporting capital projects and expenditure., Preparing reports for directorate.
Deputy Manager Procurement, Public Service Commission, 01/01/18, 12/31/19, Manage the day-to-day operations of the Procurement function in compliance with the provisions of the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act., Compile the Organization’s Annual Procurement Plan in liaison with users., Coordinate and oversee the operationalization of the Procurement Plan., Develop and operationalize internal procurement guidelines., Build and monitor capacity of departments in handling procurement issues., Develop and manage a supplier database., Identify and adopt fruitful procurement and sourcing strategies., Liaise and engage service providers on procurement matters., Provide technical expertise to the Procurement Committee., Documentation and record keeping of all procurement issues., Recommend all Purchase Orders and Contracts for goods and services., Act as link between PSC and PRAZ and other partners on procurement issues., Liaise with PRAZ on relevant procurement matters., Compile and submit periodic reports on procurement., Formulate work objectives and supervise procurement assignments.
Procurement Compliance Officer, Air Zimbabwe, 01/01/19, 12/31/19, Procures commercial goods and services of Tender Value exceeding the Request for Quotation thresholds., Monitors organizational compliance with the Procurement Authority Of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) regulations., Drafts commercial procurement contracts., Monitors Contract performance., Reviews contract documentation, security and accessibility.
Stores Administration Manager, Unknown, 01/01/14, 12/31/18, Projects planning and Implementation., Asset administration., Fuel administration., Procurement Preparation and Planning., Supplier Identification and Evaluation., Managing of pre and post bidding activities., Budgeting., Contract Management., Supply Chain Analysis (Risk Monitoring and Evaluation)., Maintenance and updating of the supplier database., Performance Evaluation., Performance appraisals., ISO 9001 INTERNAL AUDITOR.
Administration Assistant, Ministry of Health and Child Care, Chitungwiza Central Hospital (CCH), 01/01/11, 12/31/14, Procurement., Fuel Allocation and Route Scheduling., Inventory., Projects planning and Implementation., Domestic Services.
References
Mr Machiridza, The Operations Director-Chitungwiza Hospital, +263773812447
Mr Makechemu, The Administration Officer- Chitungwiza Hospital, +263772423041
Mr Kadeze, Procurement Manager-Public Service Commission, +263712939473
Mr Gwafa, Team Leader Procurement-Air Zimbabwe, +263716801148
Dr Makande, Director General, +263713012219
Air Commodore Dumba (Rtd), A/Managing Director, +263775229607
Hobbies and Interests
Playing chess
Black Ball Pool
Othercoursesattended
Certificate in Quality Management Systems – internal audit ISO 9001:2008
Clean class four driver’s license
Personal Information
Place of Birth: Chitungwiza Central Hospital
Date of Birth: 02/28/87
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Procurement Manager (Director Equivalent)
Ministry of Health and Child Care - Natpharm
01.2021 - Current
Procurement Administrator (Deputy Director Equivalent)
ZIPAM
01.2019 - 01.2021
Procurement Compliance Officer
Air Zimbabwe
01.2019 - 12.2019
Deputy Manager Procurement
Public Service Commission
01.2018 - 01.2019
Stores Administration Manager
01.2014 - 12.2018
Administration Assistant
Ministry of Health and Child Care, Chitungwiza Central Hospital
01.2011 - 12.2014
Natpharm-Crown Agents Consortium
Integrated Doctorate in Business Administration -
IMBA-Guglielmo Marconi University
Integrated Doctorate in Business Administration -
Universidad Catolica De Murcia
Doctor of Philosophy - Supply Chain Management
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Master of Science Degree - Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Bindura University
Bachelor of Science Honors Degree - Supply Chain Management
Chinhoyi University of Technology
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