CARLOS LWIINDI
PROCUREMENT
MONGU
Summary
An accomplished Procurement Officer with 5 years hands on experience in Supply Chain Management with vast knowledge in regulatory procedures contributing to improved operations while delivering Value for Money products and services. Extensive experience in various Government funded and Non-Government Organization funded projects such as GIZ, SCRIKA and TRALARD.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Officer
Mafinga Town Council
Province
06.2021 - Current
- Supervises and undertakes effectively the provision of secretarial services to the Procurement Committee in order to facilitate implementation of procurement decisions.
- Supervises and undertakes the implementation of performance management system in order to improve and sustain performance.
- Supervises and undertakes efficiently the procurement of goods and services in order to ensure availability of materials for operational and maintenance requirements.
- Preparation of solicitation documents and enquiries for goods and services while following the desired specifications.
- Sourcing for Suppliers and managing Supplier relationships for better service delivery.
- Preparation of Contract documents.
- Maintaining all Procurement records in an orderly manner for ease of reference and audit.
- Negotiating for better terms to ensure Value for Money and improved service delivery is achieved.
- Preparation of Notices for the Procurement Committee Meetings.
- Working closely with the Finance Department to ensure that Suppliers are paid on time and Prioritizing Orders.
- Preparation of Quarterly Procurement Reports.
- Expediting Urgent requisitions while meeting both internal and external regulations.
Assistant Procurement Officer
Monze Town Council
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Preparing Request For Quotation (RFQ).
- Sourcing for new Suppliers and ensuring a Supplier register is updated.
- Preparation of Purchase Orders.
- Ensuring that the goods supplied are meeting the specifications of user departments and delivered on the specified time.
- Evaluation of Bids during the Procurement Sub Committee.
- Negotiating with Suppliers to obtain Value for Money.
- Preparation of Procurement Notices for the Sub Committee.
- Working closely with the Accounts department to ensure that Suppliers are paid on time and Prioritizing Orders.
- Managing returns, damages, replacements and warranty claims in a systematic manner.
- Preparation of Evaluation Committee reports to facilitate the decisions of the District Procurement Committee.
- Offering secretarial services to the Evaluation Committee.
Procurement Intern
Ministry of Local Government, Monze Town Council
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Assisting preparing Request for Quotation (RFQ) for low value goods and services.
- Assisting preparation of Orders.
- Issuing of fuels according to the specification on the fuel coupons.
- Assisting the preparation of monthly Inventory reports.
- Preparing tender opening reports.
- Evaluation of Bids during the Procurement Sub Committee.
- Assisting the maintenance of all Procurement records and filling all the documents in order.
- Assessing the supplied goods to ensure they meet the required specified requirements.
- Follow ups on approved orders with Finance Department to know the status of an Order.
Intern
Ministry of Works and Supply HQ
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Conducting research through trade publications, the internet, catalogues and trade shows to identify potential suppliers.
- Working closely with the Stores department and other staff to keep an eye on what is needed.
- Managing Purchase requisitions and ensuring user departments provide detailed specifications.
- Issuing of stock in accordance to the Company policy.
- Preparing purchase orders.
- Compiling reports on various aspects of changes in demand of a particular good.
- Ensuring proper scheduling and inventory control.
- Managing existing suppliers and supplier relationships.
- Responding to internal and external supplier enquiries.
- Monitoring returns, damages, replacements and warranty claims.
- Ensuring that materials and other purchases comply with the organization social sustainability policies.
Intern
Monze District Health Office
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Unloading, unpacking and storing goods in the warehouse.
- Ensuring the warehouse is clean and safe.
- Preparing documentation for the goods received and issued materials to the Operators.
- Performing physical counting of Stock and updating the Stock data.
- Reporting status of the goods on the shelf to the Supervisor.
- Arranging the stock in order on shelves for ease tracking.
- Generating reports regarding stock levels, To continuously improve and build my career with the help of my basic skills of technical, analytical, logical and communication strength while enabling the organization to achieve targets and growth.
Education
Bsc - Purchasing and Supply
University of Lusaka
2021
Graduate Diploma - Purchasing and Supply Management, Evelyn
Hone College of Applied Arts And Commerce
2016
school Leaving Certificate - undefined
Rusangu secondary School
2011
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Monze Basic School
2006
Skills
- Sourcing
- Supplier relationships
- Bid process management
- Report writing skills
- Price negotiation
- Effective communication
Timeline
Procurement Officer
Mafinga Town Council
06.2021 - Current
Assistant Procurement Officer
Monze Town Council
01.2018 - 06.2021
Procurement Intern
Ministry of Local Government, Monze Town Council
01.2018 - 06.2021
Intern
Ministry of Works and Supply HQ
01.2015 - 07.2016
Intern
Monze District Health Office
01.2015 - 07.2016
Bsc - Purchasing and Supply
University of Lusaka
Graduate Diploma - Purchasing and Supply Management, Evelyn
Hone College of Applied Arts And Commerce
school Leaving Certificate - undefined
Rusangu secondary School
undefined
Monze Basic School
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