Mapesho Pupe
Kalumbila
Summary
Dynamic procurement professional with a proven track record at FQM, Kalumbila Minerals Limited, excelling in supply chain research and fostering robust supplier relationships. Leveraged procurement data analysis and strategic negotiation skills to enhance supply efficiency and sustainability, achieving significant procurement milestones. Skilled in project management and communication, consistently delivering on KPIs and advancing procurement objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Officer
FQM, Trident Limited
Kalumbila, Zambia
07.2019 - Current
- Procure goods to meet requirements of allocated categories or departments in accordance with site policies and procedures and nominated specifications/standards and required quality, lead time and quantity
- Expedite procured goods and engage with suppliers, logistics and other stakeholders to ensure goods arrive in required timeframe
- Develop and maintain market and product knowledge for allocated spend categories
- Work as a member of the Commercial team and will be expected to build and maintain professional working relationships with internal (warehouse, accounts, logistics, onsite customers) and external (suppliers, freight forwarders, buying houses) to fulfil the responsibilities of the role
- Source catalogued and direct charge goods from local and international suppliers to support Processing and Engineering/maintenance operations for stock replenishment, capital works and major equipment rebuilds
- Procure goods of acceptable price quality and specification from suppliers using company materials management systems and procedures
- Construct update and present reports to suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Analyse spend and consumption of goods and investigate drivers for changes to cost, demand and availability of goods
- Ensure documentation is filed as hard copy or electronically as per procedures
- Timely resolution of receiving/accounts queries on Purchase Orders
- Deliver on role KPI's as determined by Procurement Supervisor relating to customer engagement, transactional performance, safety and initiative
Purchasing Assistant
Yalelo Limited
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Providing assistant in evaluating quotations and placing orders with suppliers
- Plans, organizes and coordinate all procurement activities: Evaluation meeting, Procurement Committee meetings and recommend for approval of purchase requisitions
- Provides feedback to end users on requested procurements
- Evaluation of proposals/bids/quotations received and making suitable recommendations to management
- Prepare purchase orders for sanctioning by management after requisitions have been authorized
- Monitoring of incoming goods, receipts and transfers to other sites (Siavonga office)
- Provides monthly feedback to management on all procurements undertaken
- Maintain an up-to-date register of suppliers in order to establish a reliable supplier database
Purchasing Assistant(Intern)
Mulungushi University
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Providing assistant to the purchasing officers in evaluating quotations and placing orders with suppliers
- Receive and scrutinize purchase requisitions to ensure correctness of specifications and approved by the right signatories
- Send enquiries to suppliers as per approved by suppliers list or suppliers used before
- Source at least three (3) quotations from selected supplier, evaluate each received quotation and recommend preferred supplier to the purchasing manager based on cost effectiveness and/ or quality
- Raise purchase orders to selected supplier and make a follow up with the supplier to collect goods and/or ensure timely delivery of the good
- Ensure the goods are delivered to the user that raised the purchase requisition
Education
Master of Science - Operations and Supply Chain Management
Copperbelt University
Kitwe02.2025
BSc. - Purchasing and Supply (Grade C Degree)
Copperbelt University
Kitwe09-2017
Skills
- Supply Chain Analysis
- Data-Driven Procurement Insights
- Relationship management
- Purchase forecasting
- Inventory Risk Mitigation
- Advanced Excel Proficiency
- Proven Leadership Expertise
- Project Coordination
- Effective Negotiation Techniques
- Strategic Planning
- Clear Verbal and Written Communication
- Analytical Reporting Skills
- Procurement Policy Development
- Audience Engagement Techniques
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sourcing Officer
FQM, Trident Limited
07.2019 - Current
Purchasing Assistant
Yalelo Limited
09.2017 - 07.2019
Purchasing Assistant(Intern)
Mulungushi University
03.2015 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Operations and Supply Chain Management
Copperbelt University
BSc. - Purchasing and Supply (Grade C Degree)
Copperbelt University
Similar Profiles
Elvis NkawagaElvis Nkawaga
Superintendent Site Mechanical Projects, Rigging & Central Workshops at FQM Trident LimitedSuperintendent Site Mechanical Projects, Rigging & Central Workshops at FQM Trident Limited
STEVEN KAPESOSTEVEN KAPESO
Fabrication Supervisor at FQM Trident limitedFabrication Supervisor at FQM Trident limited
Namate Cindy SinjalaNamate Cindy Sinjala
Specialist, Rewards and Performance, Human Resources at FQM Trident LimitedSpecialist, Rewards and Performance, Human Resources at FQM Trident Limited