Professional Summary
Procurement professional with five years of experience supporting the full procurement cycle, from supplier sourcing and quotation analysis to negotiation, purchase order management, and delivery follow-up. Backed by an MSc in Strategic Management and a BSc in Supply Chain Management, I have progressed from Procurement Intern to Procurement Clerk across the manufacturing and telecommunications sectors. I am passionate about building strong supplier relationships, driving cost-effective procurement, and maintaining audit-ready procurement records. I am now seeking a Procurement, Supply Chain or Logistics role where I can contribute to operational excellence and continue growing my expertise.
Experience
Procurement Clerk — Dandemutande Investments Private Limited
Jun 2025 – Present- Coordinate procurement activities from purchase requisition through to supplier delivery and order fulfilment.
- Source and negotiate with suppliers on pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms to achieve value for the business.
- Prepare purchase orders, evaluate quotations, and maintain accurate procurement documentation in line with company procedures.
- Monitor supplier performance and follow up on outstanding deliveries to support uninterrupted operations.
- Relieve the Stores Officer by receiving goods, preparing Goods Received Notes (GRNs), issuing stock, and updating inventory transactions in the ERP system.
Procurement Graduate Trainee — Dandemutande Investments Private Limited
Nov 2023 – May 2025- Supported procurement operations through supplier sourcing, quotation analysis, and purchase order administration.
- Assisted with supplier evaluations and procurement compliance activities.
- Coordinated with suppliers to expedite deliveries and resolve procurement-related issues.
- Maintained procurement records and generated procurement reports.
Procurement Clerk (Buyer, Marondera Division) — Hunyani Paper & Packaging
Aug 2022 – Oct 2023- Managed procurement requirements for the Marondera Division by sourcing goods and coordinating timely deliveries.
- Negotiated with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and favourable delivery terms.
- Supported supplier vetting, onboarding, and performance monitoring.
- Processed foreign advance payment acquittals in compliance with Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe requirements.
Procurement Intern — Hunyani Paper & Packaging, Harare
Sep 2021 – Jul 2022- Assisted in sourcing local and international goods for manufacturing operations.
- Prepared Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and evaluated supplier responses.
- Supported procurement administration, supplier communication, and record management.
- Assisted in sourcing heavy machinery spares and operational materials to support production.