Desmond Likukela
Gwembe,Zambia
Summary
STATEMENT: from my experience encountered, I have acquired pragmatic knowledge indispensable from people at various levels and that has allowed me to gain comprehensive understanding of tasks and objectives.
Proactive individual with excellent analytical and communication skills, seamlessly combining attention to detail with ability to negotiate and manage vendor relationships. Adept in utilising organisational and problem-solving capabilities to support procurement processes and ensure cost-effective purchasing decisions. Committed to driving value and efficiency in [Desired Position] role.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant Procurement Officer
Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development
Gwembe
01.2020 - 11.2025
- To produce quarterly reports for submission to Zambia Public Procurement Authority
- To help come up with the yearly procurement plan
- To coordinate and execute the procurement needs of the local authority
- Conducting of supplier/vendor registration
- Secretariat of the evaluation committee tasked with the evaluation of bids
- Contract management
- Communication with vendors
- Sourcing and vendor selection
- Purchasing of goods and services for the Local Authority
- Reporting to the Procurement officer
Assistant Procurement Officer
Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development
Chilubi
01.2018 - 01.2020
- To produce quarterly reports for submission to Zambia Public Procurement Authority
- To help come up with the yearly procurement plan
- To coordinate and execute the procurement needs of the local authority
- Conducting of supplier/vendor registration
- Secretariat of the evaluation committee tasked with the evaluation of bids
- Contract management
- Communication with vendors
- Sourcing and vendor selection
- Purchasing of goods and services for the Local Authority
- Reporting to the Procurement officer
School’s Program Facilitator
March Zambia USAID Project
Livingstone
01.2016 - 01.2017
- To promote healthy lifestyle amongst youths and adolescents in Livingstone Zambia
- Educating children between the ages of 9 to 20 about HIV/AIDS, ART., VMMC, PMTCT
- Helping the children access services such as VMMC, HTC
- Reporting to the Programs Coordinator
Procurement and Administration Assistant
March Zambia USAID Project
Livingstone, Zambia
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Responsible for generating procurement plans in liaison with various Team Leaders and executing the procurement plans in line with the project’s procedures.
- Definition of commodity specifications in collaboration with the technical team
- Researches, Retrieves and presents information from internal and external sources regarding appropriate sources for goods and services.
- Preparation and conduct of local tenders.
- Vendor selection and justification.
- Monitors and contact with the vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services, coordinates shipment of goods to the correct locations
- Receipt and assessment of quotations and the selection of preferred bids.
- Prepare abstracts offer and compile data contained in quotations, proposal and bids to determine which vendor can deliver the required goods/services under the Best Value For Money principles.
- Vendor Registration: Participate in the annual registration of vendors and will be responsible for maintaining the register of vendors.
- Inventory Management: Manage the MARCH stores database and ensure that all goods are appropriately received and entered in the database.
- Receipt and quality control of delivered goods.
- Inventory control and monitoring.
- Inventory record keeping and reporting.
- Advising on reorder levels.
- Ensure that all health and safety measures are in place and adhered to at all stores facilities.
- Customs and Duty Clearance: Responsible for ensuring that all goods imported from outside Zambia are appropriately cleared through the Zambia Revenue Authority.
- Selection of suitable clearing agents.
- Generation of customs letters to USAID for customs stamping.
- Receiving of goods and archiving of customs documentation
- Knowledge of US Government procurement procedures (FARs & AIDARs).
- Working knowledge of supply chain management and the Zambian customs clearance procedures.
- Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager
- Handled petty cash transactions, ensured proper financial management within office.
- Communicated professionally with clients, cemented positive relationships.
Stores Officer/Assistant Food and Beverage Controller
David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spar
Livingstone, Zambia
01.2011 - 01.2012
- To provide effective technical support in the storage of goods in order to ensure availability and custody of goods necessary to meet operation and customer needs
- Procure and ensure timely efficient and cost effective supply of goods and services to user departments in accordance with company guidelines
- Preparation of comprehensive impeccable, technical procurement documents including comprehensive formal tender and contract documents for maintenance works and all procurement categories.
- Prepare comprehensive monthly reports using MICROS procurement and stores software.
- To procure company items as stipulated in the procurement manual
- Contacts vendors to resolve contractual problems and to gain knowledge of the products, sources, prices, marketing practices.
- To ensure all items procured are of high quality and at a better price
- To issue procurement pricing analysis reports
- Maintenance of procurement records
- Conduct in depth research, benchmarking and trend analysis regarding changes that occur in market place of the assigned portfolio
- To set reorder levels
- Placing of orders for goods which have reached re-order levels and the analysis of supplier older prices.
- To check all purchase orders
- Prepare procurement documents and collect quotations.
- Reporting to the Food and Beverage Controller
- Streamlined procurement processes resulting in smoother operations.
- Coordinated stock checks, enhanced accuracy in inventory records.
- Prepared reports on stores activities, assisted in decision making at management level.
Stores Officer (Intern)
Livingstone City Council
Livingstone
01.2010 - 01.2011
- To effectively provide technical support in the storage and distribution of goods in order to ensure smooth operations at the council.
- Stock control
- To ensure stock is safely stored in the store room
- To ensure timely distribution of goods in order to enhance accurate information in decision making
- Maintenance of stock records
- Provide database of obsolete goods and materials in order to facilitate decision making
Education
Advanced diploma - Purchasing & Supply
CIPS
Certificate - Teaching
Teaching Methodology
Grade twelve Certificate - School Certificate
Arakan High School
Attributes
- Strong interpersonal skills and able to work effectively in teams.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to learn and adjust within flexible work environment
- Able to work with minimum supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
NRC
949890/11/1
Personal Information
- ID Type: NRC
- ID Number: 949890/11/1
- Date of birth: 27th September, 1985
- Nationality: Zambian
- Marital status: Single
References
- Mr Jacob Mubambo, Linkware house,
Falls park shopping mall, Musi - O - tunya road,
Livingstone, Southern Province,
0977750332
- Fr Anthony Golombe, Parish Priest,
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 0973696310
- Mr Sesno Chilomo,
Senior Procurement Officer,
Mambwe Town Council,
0978164455
Interests
- Gardening
- Singing
- Playing Soccer
- Reading Novels
Training
Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP), Zambia Public Procurement Authority, 2022-01-01
Timeline
Assistant Procurement Officer
Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development
01.2020 - 11.2025
Assistant Procurement Officer
Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development
01.2018 - 01.2020
School’s Program Facilitator
March Zambia USAID Project
01.2016 - 01.2017
Procurement and Administration Assistant
March Zambia USAID Project
01.2012 - 01.2014
Stores Officer/Assistant Food and Beverage Controller
David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spar
01.2011 - 01.2012
Stores Officer (Intern)
Livingstone City Council
01.2010 - 01.2011
Advanced diploma - Purchasing & Supply
CIPS
Certificate - Teaching
Teaching Methodology
Grade twelve Certificate - School Certificate
Arakan High School