Tapiwanashe Chimbetete
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Summary
Accomplished procurement specialist with extensive expertise in procurement systems such as Award, Atamis, Oracle Purchasing, and SAP. Demonstrates strong supplier and stakeholder management skills, adept in public sector procurement regulations, and proficient in tendering and framework support. Skilled in reporting, document control, and utilising Microsoft Office Suite and Google Sheets for efficient operations. Known for strong communication, organisation, and time management abilities. Aims to leverage procurement knowledge to drive efficiency and compliance in public sector projects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Procurement Support Officer
NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Delivered procurement support across healthcare and goods/services in line with UK procurement regulations.
- Managed NHS procurement systems including Award, Atamis (healthcare), and Oracle Purchasing (goods/services).
- Coordinated supplier and stakeholder engagement, including communications, clarifications, and quotations.
- Oversaw the processing of requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice queries.
- Provided administrative support including reports, documentation, diary management, and meeting minutes.
- Liaised with ICBs, finance, and Shared Business Services for smooth procurement operations.
Trainee Procurement Officer
ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation)
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Supported framework procurement processes, including supplier selection, tendering, and contract setup.
- Conducted market analysis and applied CIPS practices to develop competitive procurement strategies.
- Ensured compliance and performance monitoring across frameworks.
- Contributed to client procurement planning and operational delivery.
Education
CIPS Level 4 Diploma - Procurement & Supply
CIPS
10.2024 - 05.2025
MSc - International Business
Keele University
09.2019 - 06.2020
BA - Business & Environmental Studies
Keele University
09.2016 - 06.2019
Skills
- Procurement Systems: Award
- Procurement Systems: Atamis
- Procurement Systems: Oracle Purchasing
- Procurement Systems: SAP
- Supplier and Stakeholder Management
- Public Sector Procurement Regulations
- Tendering & Framework Support
- Reporting & Document Control
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Sheets
- Strong Communication
- Organisation
- Time Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CIPS Level 4 Diploma - Procurement & Supply
CIPS
10.2024 - 05.2025
Procurement Support Officer
NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU
09.2024 - 05.2025
Trainee Procurement Officer
ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation)
09.2022 - 08.2023
MSc - International Business
Keele University
09.2019 - 06.2020
BA - Business & Environmental Studies
Keele University
09.2016 - 06.2019
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