FREDDIE YAMBA
Corporate Services Officer
Lusaka
Summary
Project Management and problem-solving analyst with 6+ years’ experience analysing State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and development and implementation of Government projects to enhance job and wealth creation. Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) with 3 years of Procurement and Corporate Services work experience.
Diligent administrative officer with comprehensive background in procurement analysis, known for optimizing supply chain operations and vendor relations. Successfully streamlined procurement processes, leading to improved efficiency and cost savings. Demonstrated analytical skills and excellent negotiation abilities to secure favorable contracts and maintain robust supplier networks.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Procurement Analyst – Corporate Services
Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
11.2020 - 05.2023
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders with an average of 85% on the Annual Customer Satisfaction Index from Internal Stakeholders and External Stakeholders.
- Oversaw Tendering Procedures and managed End User requests resulting in annual average of 5% savings on Evaluation and Tendering logistics activities; effectively leveraging cost cutting and containment measures.
- Successfully trained all staff alongside the Head of Department to migration and utilization of the e-GP ZPPA platform and SAGE procurement module for enhanced efficiency through digitization.
- Provided budgetary and forecasting information to management and other team members, and prepared cost reports on activities on a monthly basis as per the Annual Procurement Plan to support project tracking and monitoring.
Business Development Analyst – Business Development
Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Analyzed market trends for portfolio companies’ strategies to facilitate project concepts, proposals and appraisals for stakeholder engagement and implementation.
- Conducted market research on various industries and highlighted highest potential for investment and partnership opportunities.
- Supervised and developed all Junior Analysts under the Junior Analyst Graduate Scheme for promotion and confirmation to Analyst level with 80% success rate.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
University of Hertfordshire
BA Business Administration (Hons) Degree (NQF Level 6) - undefined
University of Hertfordshire
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Business Development
- Purchasing strategies
- Strategic sourcing
- Microsoft Excel
- Supplier relationship management
- Forecasting techniques
- Cost analysis
- Budget planning
Certification
Intensive Protocol Officer Training Programme – Zambia Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, September 2024
Timeline
Procurement Analyst – Corporate Services
Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
11.2020 - 05.2023
Business Development Analyst – Business Development
Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
06.2017 - 10.2020
BA Business Administration (Hons) Degree (NQF Level 6) - undefined
University of Hertfordshire
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
University of Hertfordshire
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