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Muhammed shayan jivani

lusaka ,zambia

Summary

Skilled procurement professional with proven success in developing procurement plans that maximise cost effectiveness and increase purchasing power. Experienced in advising and guiding management teams to support decision-making. Resourceful and adaptable individual with strong organisational, time management and problem-solving abilities. Dedicated to optimising business profits by negotiating optimum supplier contract terms. Proactive in sourcing new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings. Results-driven Procurement Officer offering superior research abilities, sound judgment and meticulous organizational skills. Meets internal supply needs while maintaining budget and operational goals. Respectful Procurement Specialist with understanding of supply and demand and discerning eye for inventory level evaluation. Bilingual go-getter experienced in coordinating with vendors regarding logistics. Marketing professional successful in campaign development and programme management. Forward-thinking and analytical in tracking markets and optimising strategies for best results. Excels at partnering cross-functionally to generate outstanding results. Ambitious promoter and skilled people manager with deep understanding of market trends and successful strategies to achieve sales and marketing results. Strengths include leveraging data to optimise approaches and capitalising on new opportunities. Self-motivated outside sales professional experienced in both technical and non-technical, fast-paced team environments. Relationship building and closing expert. Talented Sales Assistant bringing enthusiasm and eagerness to learn new skills with retail sales. Focused on maximizing business success by capitalizing on sales and service opportunities. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

5
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education

Work history

sbeity computer ltd
Lusaka, Lusaka Province

Sales Executive and procurement officer
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Prepared project briefs and business cases to seek management approval for procurement activities.
  • Advised and guided management teams on decision-making, enabling cost-effective tendering processes.
  • Assessed supplier base and categorised spending based on strategic and operational requirements.
  • Delivered strategies through engagement, consultation and negotiation with stakeholders.
  • Delivered tactical cost savings by negotiating advantageous terms and conditions for new contracts.
  • Worked with department heads to determine requirements for procurement activities.
  • Sourced and verified quotations from suppliers before initiating purchase processes.
  • Qualified prospects to determine future sales possibilities and improve conversion efforts.
  • Built focused new client networks, growing business opportunities and increasing revenue possibilities.
  • Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
  • Established and maintained positive, profitable client relationships through superb communication.
  • Generated new leads and opportunities to maximise revenue.
  • Managed client relationships from early stages of sales process through to post-sales

yatu backery
lusaka , zambia

Area Sales and Operations Manager & procurement
04.2021 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Analysed financial data to track and achieve budget targets.
  • Monitored and reviewed operational performance, aiding improved business strategy to maximise productivity.
  • Aided senior leadership by recommending corrective actions and improvements to company operations.
  • Served as key corporate representative, liaising with various stakeholders in support of operational excellence.
  • Minimised discrepancies by effectively training employees on best practices, policies and procedures.
  • Reduced costs and improved operations by analysing processes and customer feedback.
  • Increased department profitability by reducing operations costs.
  • Worked constructively with sales team generating new business opportunities and supporting company growth.

14star trading
Mali Bamako , mali bamako

Procurement Officer & sales executive ,
01.2019 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Prepared project briefs and business cases to seek management approval for procurement activities.
  • Communicated outcomes of tendering processes to tenderers using official channels.
  • Assessed supplier base and categorised spending based on strategic and operational requirements.
  • Utilised legislation knowledge in enforcing best practices and company compliance across different services.
  • Reviewed proposals and submitted reports to procurement heads for selection.
  • Monitored supply chain activities to validate quality of goods procured.
  • Sourced and verified quotations from suppliers before initiating purchase processes.
  • Delivered tactical cost savings by negotiating advantageous terms and conditions for new contracts.

Education

Zcas & spring field
Lusaka, Lusaka Province zambia

GCSEs & cleared level 1 in ACCA from accounts
01.2018 - 01.2019

University overview

Skills

  • Persuasive negotiator
  • High-value project management
  • Supply chain assistance
  • Goods procurement
  • Competitive shopping
  • Supplier relationships
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Document preparation
  • Report writing skills
  • Purchase order creation
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Price negotiation
  • Purchasing
  • Territory management
  • Customer service
  • Account management
  • Customer relations
  • Marketing campaign management
  • Brand-building strategies
  • Complex negotiations
  • New account development
  • Sales goal attainment

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Native
Arabic
Beginner
French
Intermediate
Urdu
Native
Gujarati
Advanced
bambara
Advanced
Nyanja
Upper intermediate
bemba
Upper intermediate

Timeline

Sales Executive and procurement officer
sbeity computer ltd
01.2023 - Current
Area Sales and Operations Manager & procurement
yatu backery
04.2021 - 09.2022
Procurement Officer & sales executive ,
14star trading
01.2019 - 01.2021
Zcas & spring field
GCSEs & cleared level 1 in ACCA from accounts
01.2018 - 01.2019
Muhammed shayan jivani