About

A result driven, hardworking and capable Procurement Professional. Highly focused with a comprehensive understanding of the supply chain and significantly improving a company’s procurement function. Delivering results and making sure a company secures the best quality, price and terms from supplier...

Skills

  • Procurement and Logistics Skills: Identification
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  • procurement negotiation
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  • outsourcing
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  • Negotiations
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  • Contract negotiation.
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  • Analytical skills - Strong analytical skills
    4
  • Cost Analysis and Reduction
    4
  • ENGLISH
    9
  • Chichewa
    5

Experience

chikwanda kenneth

Work experience
  • Sourcing and procurement of goods, works and services in accordance with good procurement practices and laid down procedures and guidelines according to policies and procedures.
  • Collaborating with user projects and staff in the preparation of a consolidated procurement plan to ensure timely provision of goods and services.
  • Prepare, publish, and distribute information on procurement and disposal opportunities including invitation to tender, prequalification documents and invitation for expression of interest.
  • Preparation of solicitation documents, raising Purchase Orders, and enquiries for goods, works and services in liaison with user projects and undertake the appropriate bidding process. This includes negotiating prices, delivery and after sale services with vendors.
  • Preparation of bid evaluation reports, contracts, and other related
  • procurement documentation
  • Maintain vendor/suppliers' contracts and contact lists from the approved pre- selected vendor list ensuring that they meet the minimum requirements to be on the suppliers list. This also involves conducting premises visits to monitor and evaluate supplier/vendor.
  • Maintenance of sound Procurement records/documentation and preparation of procurement status reports including expediting of orders to ensure timely delivery and processing of payments.
  • Facilitate procurement cost control and saving management initiatives.
  • Assist in the clearance of shipments from customs or any other government body in collaboration with appropriate staff in Malawi and at the regional office.
  • Ensuring that all office equipment is captured in the inventory as soon as such have been delivered to all offices.
  • Lead the annual inventory counts with the Finance Department.
  • Ensure materials and services supplied meet established standards, survey markets for latest trends in prices, availability, delivery, and quality, and
  • Knowledge of the Malawi Public Procurement Act amended (2017)
  • Additional Skills
  • Negotiation and communication skills: Ability to negotiate contracts and prices with suppliers, as well as communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to analyze data, market trends, and supplier performance, as well as identify and resolve issues related to procurement processes and policies.
  • Project management and organizational skills: Ability to plan, execute, and monitor procurement projects, as well as manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Technical and digital skills: Ability to use various software tools and platforms for procurement activities, such as ERP systems, e-procurement systems, MS Office, etc.
  • Ethical and legal awareness: Ability to comply with relevant laws, regulations, and standards related to procurement, as well as adhere to ethical principles and practices.
  • Hobbies
  • Reading the Bible Swimming Cycling
  • Watching documentaries
  • ensure that applicable policies, practices, and procedures are understood and complied by suppliers.
  • Monitor and report on supplier performance, noting current and/or potential issues and/or inefficiencies and assist with contract/purchase order modifications.

chikwanda kenneth

Work experience
  • December, 2016 - August, 2019
  • Fulltime
  • Supporting Procurement Committee in the development and implementation of innovative and sustainable procurement guidelines, procedures, and policy. Monitor internal procurement systems and processes and ensure that compliance is achieved across the organization.
  • Responsible for obtaining quotations for any goods of the Club. Responsible for all processes and procedures of pre-qualification bids at the Club.
  • Responsible for Internal Procurement Committee secretariat. Responsible for the preparation of purchase requisition.
  • Responsible for the preparation and accurate processing of purchase orders. Responsible for investigating qualitative and quantitative discrepancies between goods ordered and goods received.
  • Responsible for the accurate processing goods receipts.
  • Responsible for providing monthly feedback to Finance on status of capital developments.
  • Responsible for generating monthly procurement reports, identify and investigate unusual items and report accordingly.
  • Responsible for attending to queries from business units and dealers with reference to purchase orders and receipts of goods.
  • Assist staff with queries and problems with procurement systems and processes, and address resolve any non-compliance issues.
  • Responsible for filing of all receipts and/or correspondences timely and accurately.
  • Responsible for control purchasing department budget.
  • Perform any other duties that may be assigned by superiors from time to time

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