Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Personal Details - Driving License
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KASONGO FLORENCE

Procurement Officer
Lusaka,Lusaka
KASONGO FLORENCE

Summary

'A transformational buyer and procurement officer with experience facets in all purchasing and procurement across the transport and logistics industry

.Proven track record of effectively collaborating with suppliers and cross functional teams to achieve business and financial objectives. Adept at streamlining process to enhance productivity and implementing strategic initiatives that lead to substantial cost reduction. A collaborative communicator who strengthens cross functional teams, drives performance improvement,and negotiates with suppliers to secure products at optimal costs. Dedicated to fostering a dynamic and efficient procurement environment that contributes to overall business success. experience solving problems creatively and using tact and diplomacy to achieve win-win outcomes. Team player comfortable in competitive, fast-paced environments. Effective in handling direct customer inquiries, implementing service policies and executing financial responsibilities. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company successful

Work History

BEM MOTORS
Lusaka, Lusaka

Buyer/Stores officer
07.2023 - Current

Job overview

.Slashed payroll/benefits administration costs 30% by negotiating prices and fees,while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services

. Placing purchase orders with vendors while effectively managing raw material inventory levels

. Reviewing production and materials requirements planning daily to ensure assigned materials meet corporate goals

.Made weekly and monthly reports on

purchases ,spare parts and other

consumables,while working hand in hand with the stores department to ensure stock is readily available when needed.

• Maintained a safe and healthy working

environment by establishing, following and

enforcing standards and procedures; hence ensuring the workshop and warehouse are accident free

• Communicated Administration ’issues with

management while communicating collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders

• Reviewing the acknowledgements for agreement with purchase orders, and resolving any discrepancies with the supplier to the best possible advantage for the organisation

ELIMOAS CORPORATION LIMITED

Administrative Officer
01.2022 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Developed, implemented and managed
  • business plan to promote profitability
  • Reduced office supply overheads by 40% by brainstorming with employees on their needs and proper use of office tools
  • Skillfully interacted with both internal and
  • external stakeholders to obtain best quality in pricing and product and services
  • Prepared 20 company meetings initiating effective strategies which helped with presentation
  • Responded promptly to requests from employees for essential office supplies necessary for job functions, improving company productivity by 70%
  • Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal efficiency coverage and customer satisfaction.
  • Report discrepancy between physical counts nd computer records

Airtel Zambia
Lusaka, Lusaka Zambia

Customer Service Representative
01.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Kept records on customer interactions
  • Followed Communication guidelines to maintain higher customer satisfaction
  • Responded to customer queries
  • Resolved complaints and found solutions to complaints
  • Showed empathy, Respect to customers
  • Listened actively and communicated clearly with the customers
  • Maintained a positive attitude towards customers' complaints and exercised patience with customers.

Education

Chartered institute of procurement and supply
United Kingdom

Diploma in Procurement and Supply from Procurement And Supply Operations

Alison
United Kingdom

Diploma in Supply Chain Management and Planning from Supply Chain Planning
07.2023

Allison
United Kingdom

Diploma in Warehousing Management from Supply Chain Planning
06.2022

Skills

  • Team working
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Customer Support
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Multitasking Strengths
  • Pricing Knowledge
  • Vendor Relations
  • Proposal Reviews
  • Contract Preparation
  • Strategic Negotiations
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Interpersonal Ability
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Procurement Procedures
  • Buyer Seller Agreements
  • Recordkeeping Skills
  • Inventory Monitoring
  • Supplier Performance Management

Languages

English
Bemba
Nyanja

Personal Details - Driving License

Manual class B

References

  • Mwelwa Mushinga, Strategic planning and performance senior specialist, Mwelwa.Mushinga@zanaco.co.zm, +260966220167
  • Davison Thawethe, Managing Director, +260967447392
  • Mrs. Kabwe Jacqueline, Senior Payroll Accountant, jackasongo@zesco.co.zm, +260969315482

Timeline

Buyer/Stores officer

BEM MOTORS
07.2023 - Current

Administrative Officer

ELIMOAS CORPORATION LIMITED
01.2022 - 06.2023

Customer Service Representative

Airtel Zambia
01.2021 - 12.2021

Chartered institute of procurement and supply

Diploma in Procurement and Supply from Procurement And Supply Operations

Alison

Diploma in Supply Chain Management and Planning from Supply Chain Planning

Allison

Diploma in Warehousing Management from Supply Chain Planning
KASONGO FLORENCEProcurement Officer