Contact Information:
• Name: Zaituni Kwekwe mwero
• Email: zaitunikwekwe5@gmail.com
Headline: Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Professional Driving Cost Savings and Operational Efficiency
Summary: Highly skilled procurement and supply chain expert with a proven track record of optimizing supply chains, negotiating cost-effective contracts, and managing vendor relationships. Experienced in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and process improvement to deliver significant cost savings and streamline procurement processes.
Experience:
• Procurement Manager (Current Position)
• Lead the procurement department in developing and implementing cost-effective strategies that resulted in a 70% reduction in costs.
• Negotiated contracts with key suppliers, achieving substantial cost savings while maintaining quality standards.
• Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery and adherence to contractual agreements.
• Supply Chain Specialist
• Optimized supply chain operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions that improved overall productivity by 80%.
• Conducted market research to evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and enhance supplier performance.
Achievements:
• Successfully reduced costs by 70% through strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Implemented supplier relationship management strategies that led to improved delivery quality standards.
• Identified opportunities for process improvement resulting in significant cost reductions.
Skills:
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Cost Reduction Strategies
• Process Improvement
• Market Research
• Analytical Skills
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management
Certifications:
• Certified Procurement Professional (CPP)
• Supply Chain Management Certification (SCMC)
Training:
Advanced Negotiation Techniques Course
Awards:
Outstanding Performance Award for Cost Savings Initiatives