JOSEPH MUKUTA UZANGI
LUSAKA
Summary
Procurement Officer with proven expertise in supplier relationship management and cost reduction. Proficient in ACCPAC, SAGE Pastel, Materials Control and Microsoft Office package for efficient inventory management and team collaboration. Strong background in contract negotiation and enhancing supplier performance to drive organizational success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
ASF ZAMBIA HOTEL HOLDING T/A INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL
07.2022 - Current
- My responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: monitoring all the activities of the stores/procurement team and working hand in hand with the procurement manager.
- Solution and product research, inventory management, procurement of all organizational needs, supplier evaluation and selection, risk and compliance management, contract negotiation, analyzing costs, managing logistics, and finding ways to reduce procurement costs for the organization.
- In my current position, I have gained practical knowledge and experience in accounts payables, where I acted for a period of six months, and bookkeeping.
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
TWANGALE INVESTMENT
LILAYI
03.2020 - 12.2021
- In this position, I was responsible for preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, goods and services, following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures, reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased, managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records, maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges using plus central, maintaining good supplier relations, negotiating contracts, researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
PURCHASING OFFICER
B.U Enterprise
Emmasdale
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Key responsibilities where to conduct market research, Keep details of stock and purchase records, ensuring supplier accounts are an accurate reflection of goods/services received and invoiced, know when to reorder, track inventory spending, ensure security and safety of stock, accept deliveries and shipping of goods, organize the dispatch of finished goods and products, managing of functions of stock and equipment, Account for all stock.
PURCHASING ASSISTANT
POWER SURGE CONTRACTORS LTD
NORTHMEAD
01.2014 - 04.2016
- Review purchasing agreement, stay up to date with industry trends, conduct research and product availability, preparing of bidding documents, placing orders and inventory control, research vendors by phone and internet, confer with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability and delivery schedule and collecting of goods bought.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PURCHASING AND SUPPLY
UNIVERSITY OF LUSAKA
01.2020
CIPS ADVANCED DIPLOMA - purchasing and supply
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
01.2013
Skills
- Knowledge of ACCPAC, SAGE Pastel, and Materials Control
- Microsoft Office Package
- Team collaboration
- Effective writing and listening
- Supplier sourcing expertise
- Multitasking ability
- Self-directed work ethic
- Computer proficiency
- Organizational skills
- Sound decision-making
References
- Mr Brendan Banda, Intercontinental Hotel, Procurement Manager, +260977785041
- Ms Rose Malila, Twangale Investment, Chief Financial Officer, 0966759981
- Mr. Kaela Ndhlovu, Power Surge Contractors Ltd, Senior Procurement Officer, 0979794919
- Mr. Aaron U. Luhumo, B.U Enterprise, Marketing Manager, 0979413158
Accredited Bodies
- ZIPS AFFILIATE MEMBER
- CIPS DIPLOMA MEMBER
Languages
English
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Bemba
Proficient (C2)
C2
Nyanja
Proficient (C2)
C2
Chokwe
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- Bachelors of Science in Purchasing and Supply
- Advanced Diploma in Purchasing and Supply
- Advanced Certificate in Purchasing and Supply
- Certificate in Purchasing and Supply
- Certificate in Leadership and Human Resource Management
- Certificate in Asset management
Accomplishments
- Ensured the smooth re-opening of Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka in 2022
Timeline
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
ASF ZAMBIA HOTEL HOLDING T/A INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL
07.2022 - Current
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
TWANGALE INVESTMENT
03.2020 - 12.2021
PURCHASING OFFICER
B.U Enterprise
08.2016 - 01.2018
PURCHASING ASSISTANT
POWER SURGE CONTRACTORS LTD
01.2014 - 04.2016
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PURCHASING AND SUPPLY
UNIVERSITY OF LUSAKA
CIPS ADVANCED DIPLOMA - purchasing and supply
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
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