David Sakufiwa
Livingstone
Summary
Dependable Procurement Officer with good supply management, recordkeeping and schedule coordination skills dedicated to keeping professionals focused and prepared for daily requirements. Produce business correspondence, detailed reports and useful spreadsheets using diverse software programs and technical skills. Respectful, punctual and hardworking.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Orderly
Ministry of Health
Livingstone
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
Housekeeping Houseman
Avani Victoria Falls Hotel
Livingstone
01.2013 - 07.2022
- Assisted to request for stock, pick, received, stored and
issued it. - Assisted to transfer stock between departments,
electronically and Physically. - Participated in carrying out monthly stock counts.
- Delivered room amenities with golf cart.
- Maintained cleanliness on exteriors of bedroom blocks.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
Industrial Attachments
Avani Victoria Falls Hotel
Livingstone
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Printed out stock requests from user departments.
- Ensured that requested stock was picked, sorted, and
dispatched to the user departments. - Ensured that system transfer of dispatched stock
quantities is done accurately and promptly. - Loaded and offloaded goods from delivery vehicles.
- Checked stock to be dispatched against picking lists.
- Ensured items for dispatch were properly packaged and
loaded. - Inspected the receipting of goods to ensure that goods
delivered were in conformity with specifications and
matched the purchase order. - Controlled stock, and ensured that operating
instructions for receiving, storage, handling, stacking,
picking and issuing were followed. - Posted received stock into the system to be captured by
Finance department for payments. - Received supplies and ensured that they were in correct
quantities and right standards. - Managed and organized inventory by using techniques
such as FIFO and LIFO.
Voluntary Procurement Clerk
Avani Victoria Falls Hotel
Livingstone
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted senior procurement officer to consolidate all
user department specifications of goods and services
to be procured. - Received stock requests from user departments and
clarified specifications with user departments. - Ensured that procurement procedures and policies
are followed and are per operations manual. - Followed up on company orders with contracted
suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and
services. - Raised purchase orders and liaised with user
departments regarding specifications, quantity,
quality and delivery time. - Requested for quotations in coordination with user
departments, from approved suppliers that expressed
interest in supplying goods and services. - Compared prices of goods and services from different
suppliers as well as lead times. - Raised purchase orders and ensured that they were
approved and sent to prospective suppliers. - Participated in the procurement of goods and services
by using direct bidding and limited bidding. - Maintained an adequate supply of stock so that
operations are not compromise due to shortages.
Education
High School Diploma -
University of Zambia
Livingstone03.2019
Skills
- Comprehensive understanding of procurement legal
frameworks and contract law - Controlling an extended supplier base
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills
- Integral knowledge of purchasing theories, best
practices, emerging trends and the latest
methodologies - International procurement experience
Investigating claims of unfair practices - Knowledge of a wide variety of purchasing concepts,
practices, and procedures
- Leading cross-functional teams to a successful
outcome - Negotiating and also renegotiating
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and
Outlook - Quickly gaining a deep understanding of product
roadmaps - Staying current and abreast of any changes to
relevant laws and regulations - Strong commercial negotiation skills with an ability to
influence others
Personal Skills
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications and
Materials Control system. - Good negotiation skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Able to communicate in a courteous manner with colleagues and other stakeholders
- Accurate attention to detail
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Business integration
- Capacity planning
- Chain solutions
- Demand forecasts
- Distribution
- Logistics management
- Material forecasting
- Partner management
- Planning and organizing
- Procurement analysis
- Stock planning
- Supplier management
- Supply chain management
- Supply chain strategies
- Warehouse management
REFEREES
1. Rhoda Muluwe
Housekeeping Floor Supervisor
Avani Victoria Falls Hotel
Cell: 0977332850
2. Theresa Malaya
Stores Officer
Avani Victoria Falls Hotel
Cell: 0978 372724
3. Joyce Siatwinda
Procurement and Warehouse Assistant
Avani Victoria Falls Hotel
Cell: 0977 934048
Timeline
Office Orderly
Ministry of Health
09.2022 - Current
Industrial Attachments
Avani Victoria Falls Hotel
02.2019 - 06.2019
Voluntary Procurement Clerk
Avani Victoria Falls Hotel
09.2018 - 01.2019
Housekeeping Houseman
Avani Victoria Falls Hotel
01.2013 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
University of Zambia