Ackim Ng'uni MSc, BA ,MCIPS, SPSM

Experience

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  Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2003

  Purchasing Assistant- Industrial Attachment

  Raising of Purchase Orders Obtaining quotations from suppliers for required items and appraising them to select the most competitive offer.Maintenance of effective interface with internal as well as external customers.Expediting critical orders to ensure timely delivery within a stipulated time frame.

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  State Lotteries Board

  Nov 2004 - Oct 2006

  Senior Purchasing and Supplies Officer

  Maintenance of Service Level Agreements, Vendor identification, selection and rationalization for all vendors- Reviewing and monitoring performance on a monthly basis for Top 10 vendors.Ownership, Management and delivery of Purchasing Requests thereby achieving ordering efficiency. Management of Purchase Order Management Information System thereby ensuring that relevant financial information can be provided as required. Identification of total cost of ownership (TCO) reduction opportunities and recommend the best commercial approach to acquisition of goods, services and works.Knowledge sharing with sourcing colleagues, supporting new ways of working and assist with the development and implementation of new tools and techniques Show less

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  Standard Chartered Bank Zambia Plc

  Nov 2006 - Nov 2012

  Category Manager- Corporate Real Estate Services

  Develops and executes short-term and long term Category strategy including defining specific purchasing actions which achieve financial savings targets through detailed analysis of Category portfolio. Identifies purchasing levers within Category, including consolidation of spend across the Bank. Creates and launches RFI’s, RFQs and RFP’s in support of Category strategy and purchasing plan; documents bid events; develops selection criteria and drives the selection of suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams; Prepares presentation for Contract Committees prior to launch and prior to award. Leads cross-functional teams to develop and implement the Category strategy. Presents Category strategy to Contract Committee for approval. Acts as the internal point of contact for supplier management and complaint resolution for assigned suppliers. Executes supplier management programs with key suppliers including metrics, performance goals, and improvement initiatives. Actively seeks ways to streamline business processes and improve purchasing processes; researches and provides information on industry Category trends and best practices. Develops alternative solutions; advises on options, risks, total cost of ownership, and business impacts. Provides budget and forecast information on price as requested. Ensures that purchasing documents are auditable and filed. Tracks and analyzes performance metrics (savings calculations) to demonstrate progress against objectives. Participates on specifically assigned projects relating to purchasing and provides summaries, reports, and recommendations on these subjects Show less

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  Stanbic Bank Zambia Limited

  Nov 2012 - Mar 2016

  Sourcing Specialist

  Ensure that Total Cost of Ownership targets are met and/or exceededDrives for early Strategic Sourcing involvement in the project lifecycle to better influence strategy and results through the establishment of a commodity specific Category Advisory boards.Develops and implements effective category strategies across the appropriate lines of business and/or the entire enterprise.Develop sourcing strategies and market approach, negotiating “best in class” commercial solutions aligned to business drivers or delivering specified components thereof.Undertake defined aspects of key commercial activities necessary to support delivery of the commercial solution (e.g. Contract Due Diligence) – undertake relevant analysis as required at key stages of the sourcing process.Contributes to the development of the strategic sourcing vision (strategic 5-year plan) and annual operating plan. Sets and re-evaluates priorities in accordance with business needs and expectations.Builds and leverages strong working relationships with internal customers and key suppliersAssist in the development of Supplier Diversity opportunities by identifying new and/or alternative suppliersDevelops and leads implementation of supply chain process improvementsKnowledge sharing with sourcing colleagues, supporting new ways of working and assist with the development and implementation of new tools and techniquesWork cross-functionally to establish and maintain working relations with other parts of the Group, influencing as needed to deliver role outputsWork with Sourcing Head to plan approach to market, drawing up timelines and personal task management sheets to achieve agreed objectives. Report on project status while maintaining all management activities on a day-to-day basisEnsure sourcing is in line with organizational and external governance (i.e. CEEC) Show less

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  Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA)

  Jun 2016 - Oct 2019

  Head Procurement

  Responsible for coordination of the development of Authority’s procurement Strategy, the preparation of annual procurement and budget, and coordinates the timely implementation of the strategy and annual work plans to ensure the supply of goods, works and services are implemented in support of the Authority’s Corporate Strategy. Duties and Responsibilities• Development and implementation of the Authority’s Procurement Strategy to ensure that the Procurement Unit procures goods, works and services required in line with the Authority’s Corporate Strategy in a professional manner.• Coordination of the preparation of the annual procurement plan in support of the timely implementation of the procurement strategy• Coordination of the preparation of the Authority’s procurement budget in a timely manner to ensure sufficient resources are allocated to the implementation of the annual procurement plan.• Provide advice on all procurement procedures and lead on the delivery of training programmes for relevant staff of training institutions Show less

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  Zambia Airways(2014) Limited

  Nov 2019 - Aug 2021

  Head Procurement

  Maintain clear Procurement and Supply Chain vision, goals, objectives, strategies, policies, procedures and action plans;Plan and organize the activities in Procurement Unit taking full administrative and management responsibility; Ensure availability of operation critical products and services to minimize disruption and keep looking forward and maintain contingency for eventualities;Responsible to oversee, coordinate, negotiate and conclude product and service procurement agreements and award bid to the winners;Responsible for warehousing and logistics receiving, distribution, delivery, inventory management by fulfilling regulatory body requirements at all times;Responsible for procurement, warranty, pool, storing, issue, borrowing & loan, shipping, receiving, AOG service, logistics, distribution, delivery, inventory management by fulfilling regulatory body requirements at all times. Oversee contract negotiation related to procurement and ensure services are obtained per the contract agreement;Responsible to ensure compliance of policies and procedures in the department specially related to purchasing ethics and standards; Ensure procedures regarding compliance of regulatory body related to parts and services standard are in place and are understood by all Managers, Supervisors and those rendering service to the department; Reviews vendors’ performance in all respects and ensures business transactions are conducted with those sources/vendors known for cost effectiveness, reliability and integrity;Responsible for periodic review of inventory holding and justify or reduce inventory holding to optimum level;Responsible to induce or initiate purchase consolidation projects including tender and coordinate with users and service providers to keep minimum number of suppliers and optimum stock holding;Responsible for procurement market research initiatives, supplier evaluation, long term contracts and major analysis initiatives; Show less

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  Lusaka South Multi Facility Economic Zone

  Sept 2021 - now

  Procurement Manager