John Banda
Kitwe
Summary
A Procurement Professional with a strong background in making cost-effective purchasing decisions and implementing the procurement process. Accomplished in conducting exhaustive research on potential suppliers, analyzing bid information and making purchases based on pricing and value. Expert in fostering excellent professional relationships and building a network of top suppliers.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Buyer - Smelter and Refinery
Mopani Copper Mines Plc
Kitwe
09.2024 - Current
- Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery of goods.
- Analyze current inventory levels and forecasted future needs to minimize stock-outs for the Smelter and Refinery Operations.
- Initiate request for quotations tenders for both services and goods required for the Smelter and Refinery Operations.
- Provide supervision and guidance to junior buyers on all things supply chain-related.
- Attended trade shows and conferences to stay up-to-date on industry trends and identify potential new suppliers.
- Conducted regular meetings with key suppliers to discuss payment terms and conditions as the supply chain evolves.
- Coordinating with logistics team members regarding transportation arrangements for purchased items from local and overseas suppliers. Additionally, recommend the best modes of transport to ensure efficiency.
- Work closely with personnel in the finance department to reconcile payments and resolve disputes in a timely manner.
Senior Supply Chain Expeditor
Mopani Copper Mines
Kitwe
03.2022 - 09.2024
- Developed relationships with vendors to ensure prompt delivery of materials at competitive prices. This was done through the exchange of concessions.
- Reviewed customer specifications for each order and determined the most cost-effective transportation method.
- Daily and weekly generation of expediting reports for presentation to Management during meetings.
- Provided recommendations for source of supply and suitable vendors for specialized goods.
- Ensured timely delivery of goods to customers by coordinating with suppliers and freight forwarders.
- Engaged with warehousing and end-user departments to improve service delivery.
- Management and updating of the vendor penalty database.
- Preparation and presentation of weekly expedite reports to Supply Chain Management
Acting Senior Buyer
Mopani Copper Mines Plc
Kitwe
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Liaison between the vendor(s) and end user(s) departments to resolve performance concerns raised against the specific suppliers in line with the quality of the product supplier/provided, delayed delivery, and overall performance that could affect the organizational objectives.
- Liaising with the Inventory Control Team on stock-up activities at both Nkana and Mufulira Mine Sites, which Mopani Copper Mines operates.
- Supervision of subordinates and provision of guidance.
- Review stock reports for operational consumables at Smelter and Refinery, and ensure that requisitions to replenish stock and subsequent orders are placed on time for this activity.
- Generation of procurement sectional reports on a weekly basis, entailing the team's performance in that week and recommending improvements where bottlenecks were identified.
Lead Buyer - Smelter and Refinery
Mopani Copper Mines
Kitwe
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Researched new sources of supply, reviewed quotations, and negotiated prices with suppliers.
- Reviewed purchase orders prior to issuance; monitored status of delivery dates and expedited orders as necessary.
- Participated in negotiations with vendors regarding pricing, quality, delivery schedules, payment terms.
- Coordinated with logistics teams in order to ensure timely deliveries of materials.
- Established relationships with key contacts within supplier organizations in order to build strong partnerships.
- Assisted colleagues in resolving any issues arising from the ordering process or supplier relations.
- Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
- Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
- Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
- Negotiated with selected suppliers to obtain lowest unit cost.
- Researched competitors and sourced new vendors.
Project Buyer - Expansion Projects
Mopani Copper Mines Plc
Kitwe
02.2012 - 01.2016
- Evaluated bids from suppliers to determine most advantageous terms.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures relating to procurement activities.
- Conducted research into new potential vendors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing.
- Coordinated product returns with suppliers when necessary due to non-conformance or overstock and understock situations.
- Prepared comprehensive reports detailing procurement activities and related costs for management review.
- Collaborated with other departments such as Accounting, Logistics, Quality Control., in order to facilitate the efficient completion of projects.
- Communicated regularly with internal stakeholders regarding status updates on open orders.
- Negotiated best prices, discounts, payment terms and transportation terms with vendors.
- Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
- Negotiated with selected suppliers to obtain lowest unit cost.
- Liaised with accounting and vendors to minimize and clear up invoice discrepancies.
Expeditor
Mopani Copper Mines Plc
Kitwe
07.2011 - 02.2012
- Developed relationships with vendors to ensure prompt delivery of materials at competitive prices.
- Reviewed customer specifications for each order and determined the most cost-effective transportation method.
- Ensured timely delivery of goods to customers by coordinating with suppliers and carriers.
- Monitored inventory levels for accuracy and restocked when necessary.
- Verified purchase orders, invoices and packing slips for correctness.
- Communicated with vendors regarding product availability, pricing and shipping status.
- Resolved discrepancies between customer orders and actual shipments received.
- Provided assistance in resolving any issues or complaints related to product delivery or logistics services.
- Managed stock transfers from one location to another as needed for production purposes.
- Entered information into system to update status reports.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
Education
Supply Chain Management - Procurement
Chartered Institute Of Procurement & Supply
United KingdomSkills
- Microsoft Office Package
- Competitive sourcing
- Product procurement
- Procurement documentation
- Analyzing data
- Researching goods
Accomplishments
- Mopani Copper Mines Plc Labour Award - Year 2022
- Long service - 10 years Service to Mopani Copper Mines - Year 2021
Certification
- Next Level Purchasing Associations' - Purchasing Best Practices - September 2014
- Chartered Institute Of Purchasing and Supply's Corporate Ethical Procurement & Supply - February 2023
- Chartered Institute Of Purchasing and Supply's Ethical Procurement & Supply - January 2024
Languages
Bemba, Nyanja
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Buyer - Smelter and Refinery
Mopani Copper Mines Plc
09.2024 - Current
Senior Supply Chain Expeditor
Mopani Copper Mines
03.2022 - 09.2024
Acting Senior Buyer
Mopani Copper Mines Plc
01.2018 - 04.2020
Lead Buyer - Smelter and Refinery
Mopani Copper Mines
01.2016 - 01.2018
Project Buyer - Expansion Projects
Mopani Copper Mines Plc
02.2012 - 01.2016
Expeditor
Mopani Copper Mines Plc
07.2011 - 02.2012
- Next Level Purchasing Associations' - Purchasing Best Practices - September 2014
- Chartered Institute Of Purchasing and Supply's Corporate Ethical Procurement & Supply - February 2023
- Chartered Institute Of Purchasing and Supply's Ethical Procurement & Supply - January 2024
Supply Chain Management - Procurement
Chartered Institute Of Procurement & Supply
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