Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
Timeline
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SIMBARASHE GERALD RAZEMBA

Harare

Summary

Seasoned Buyer with over five years of progressive retail experience. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Buyer

Edgars Stores Limited
Harare
03.2020 - Current
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.

Planner

Edgars Stores Limited
Bulawayo
08.2018 - 02.2020

· Conducting market research and analysing historical data to identify trends in consumer behaviour

· Developing plans for new product launches, seasonal promotions, and marketing campaigns

· Managing relationships with suppliers to ensure they meet deadlines and deliver quality products on time

· Creating merchandising plans for stores based on target demographics and customer preferences

·Inventory management and data analysis

· Coordinating with suppliers to ensure the production and delivery of new products is completed on schedule

Monitoring and Evaluation Intern

Fambidzanai Permaculture Centre
Harare
08.2016 - 08.2017

• Design program specific guides for data entry and storage.
• Coordinate with programs manager to produce data dashboards for each program area and provide data on progress toward output, outcome and objective targets.
• Assist in managing the M&E plan inventory, updating as program design and needs change.
• Support the data and evaluation team to collect, clean and communicate program data.
• Coordinate with data and evaluation team to collect and manage responses to surveys and needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Operations Research And Statistics

National University of Science And Technology
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
11.2018

Skills

  • Supplier management
  • Negotiation
  • Commercial awareness
  • Analytical skills

Certification

Merchandise Training Programme- Edgars Stores Limited

Forward Learning Program- Mckinsey


Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply

Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Level 4

Timeline

Buyer

Edgars Stores Limited
03.2020 - Current

Planner

Edgars Stores Limited
08.2018 - 02.2020

Monitoring and Evaluation Intern

Fambidzanai Permaculture Centre
08.2016 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Operations Research And Statistics

National University of Science And Technology
SIMBARASHE GERALD RAZEMBA
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