Vengai Ngirivani
Masvingo,HA
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with a proven track record at Chivi Rural District Council, achieving 15% cost savings through strategic vendor negotiations and compliance auditing. Skilled in logistics planning and effective communication, I enhance operational efficiency and foster strong supplier relationships to drive successful procurement outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Officer
Chivi Rural District Council
Masvingo
08.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented procurement strategies that optimized cost savings by up to 15% while maintaining high service quality.
- Negotiated and managed supplier contracts ensuring full compliance with organizational policies and legal frameworks.
- Facilitated procurement training sessions for staff, improving policy adherence and operational efficiency by 20%.
- Conducted supplier audits and performance reviews, enhancing contract compliance and service delivery.
- Performed comprehensive market research to benchmark pricing and supplier performance, supporting informed procurement decisions.
- Maintained strong supplier relationships, successfully resolving procurement discrepancies and securing favorable terms.
Head Office Dispatch Controller
Innscor Africa Private Limited
Harare
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed dispatch and logistics operations ensuring timely delivery of products, reducing delivery times by 25% through process improvements.
- Coordinated with procurement and supply chain teams to align dispatch activities with inventory and demand forecasts.
- Negotiated transportation contracts, optimizing shipping routes and reducing freight costs by 10%.
- Developed dispatch tracking systems to enhance shipment monitoring and stakeholder communication.
- Trained and supervised dispatch personnel, ensuring compliance with company policies and safety regulations.
Regional Warehouse Assistant
Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council
Masvingo
01.2012 - 11.2017
- Supported receiving and processing of shipments, ensuring accuracy and organized stock management.
- Collaborated with logistics teams to coordinate deliveries aligned with client demands.
- Conducted regular inventory audits, reducing discrepancies by 15%.
- Assisted in warehouse safety protocol development, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Optimized warehouse layout to enhance storage capacity and operational efficiency.
- Monitored warehouse performance metrics to identify and implement improvements.
- Coordinated with regional teams to streamline supply chain processes across multiple locations.
- Maintained effective supplier and service provider relationships to facilitate timely warehouse operations.
Education
Certificate - Contract Management
Bindura University of Science and Technology
Zimbabwe10.2025
Certificate - Transport Logistics Management
Bindura University of Science and Technology
Zimbabwe01.2025
Certificate - Humanitarian Logistics
Bindura University of Science and Technology
Zimbabwe10.2024
Executive Certificate - Project Monitoring and Evaluation
Great Zimbabwe University
Masvingo, Zimbabwe11.2023
Certificate of Proficiency - Insurance
Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe09.2023
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Zimbabwe05.2023
Professional Diploma - Procurement and Supply
British Council
United Kingdom08.2021
Advanced Diploma - Procurement and Supply
British Council
United Kingdom02.2019
Diploma - Procurement and Supply
British Council
United Kingdom12.2017
Higher National Diploma - Purchasing and Supply Management
Masvingo Polytechnic
Zimbabwe12.2013
Skills
- Contract oversight
- Logistics planning
- Vendor negotiation
- Issue resolution
- Effective communication
- Contract management
- Supply chain logistics
- Project monitoring
- Procurement strategies
- Supplier negotiation
- Inventory management
- Compliance auditing
Languages
- Shona
- English, Fluent
- Shona, Native
Timeline
Procurement Officer
Chivi Rural District Council
08.2018 - Current
Head Office Dispatch Controller
Innscor Africa Private Limited
11.2017 - 08.2018
Regional Warehouse Assistant
Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council
01.2012 - 11.2017
Certificate - Contract Management
Bindura University of Science and Technology
Certificate - Transport Logistics Management
Bindura University of Science and Technology
Certificate - Humanitarian Logistics
Bindura University of Science and Technology
Executive Certificate - Project Monitoring and Evaluation
Great Zimbabwe University
Certificate of Proficiency - Insurance
Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Professional Diploma - Procurement and Supply
British Council
Advanced Diploma - Procurement and Supply
British Council
Diploma - Procurement and Supply
British Council
Higher National Diploma - Purchasing and Supply Management
Masvingo Polytechnic