field mumba
Lusaka
Summary
Detail-oriented Procurement and Purchasing Assistant skilled in negotiating cost-effective agreements and managing supplier relationships. Expertise in inventory management and logistics coordination supports optimal stock levels and enhances supply chain efficiency. Strong background in cost analysis and market research drives continuous improvement in procurement strategies. Committed to leveraging negotiation and data analysis skills to support strategic initiatives and improve purchasing operations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement / Purchasing Assistant
Rbm wholesaler
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers, securing cost-effective purchasing agreements.
- Negotiated pricing, credit terms and transportation with suppliers.
- Cultivated strong relationships with suppliers to align with business needs.
- Managed inventory levels by placing timely orders with suppliers to ensure consistent stock availability.
- Managed inventory systems to track stock levels.
- Optimised stock availability through effective ordering schedules and coordinating regular stock counts through warehouse staff.
- Processed purchase orders and requisitions for supplies.
- Supplier Sourcing and Evaluation.
- Cost Analysis and Negotiation Basics.
- Outlined quantities, costs and delivery dates specifications for purchasing requirements.
- Coordinated all delivery dates including expediting and adjusting timeframes to cater for overdue items.
- Coordinated logistics for delivery of purchased goods, optimizing transport processes.
- Generated an extensive contact list of vendors and suppliers through regular networking.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Purchasing and supply
Evelyn Hone College
Lusaka, Zambia 2020 - 2022
GCSEs - High school
Makoye Secondary school
Mazabuka, Zambia 2015 - 2017
Skills
- Cost analysis
- Purchase order processing
- Supplier negotiation
- Inventory management
- Supplier evaluation
- Logistics coordination
- Vendor relationship management
- Competitive shopping
- Data analysis
- Communication skills
- Stock optimization
- Team collaboration
- Problem resolution
- Market research
- Time management
- Calm under pressure
- Market analysis
- Team player
- Supply chain software
- Negotiation
- Purchasing software proficiency
- Logistics coordination adeptness
- Inventory control proficiency
- Continuous improvement drive
- Vendor evaluation expertise
- Data analysis tools proficiency
- Approachable personality
- Negotiation acumen
- Customs regulations knowledge
- Market trend analysis understanding
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Bemba
Advanced
C1
Tonga
Proficient
C2
Hobbies and interests
- earning about supply chain and procurement practices
- Data analysis and business research
- Team collaboration and continuous skills development
- soccer
- music
Timeline
Procurement / Purchasing Assistant
Rbm wholesaler
03.2023 - 01.2025
Diploma of Higher Education - Purchasing and supply
Evelyn Hone College
2020 - 2022
GCSEs - High school
Makoye Secondary school
2015 - 2017