Smith Phiri

Experience

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  Bokomo Zambia Limited

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  Sales Representative
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  Taj pamodzi hotel

  Feb 2017 - Sept 2017

  Procurement Officer

  Job DescriptionSearch for the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible purchase cost. Secure (3-5) manufacturers for each product at varying costs and qualities, Obtain best import and agency terms with our manufacturers/suppliers, Survey competitors prices and products on a quarterly basis, Produce quick and accurate quotations to clients’ inquiries, Manage the purchasing and inventory activities of the company, estimate price and product availability, inventory usage, control & develop policies & procedures. Direct & coordinate the procurement goods, supplies & services essential to the supplies operations. Support sales team in getting new clients & generate business. Contribute in identifying trading & sales strategy for supplies products.Purchasing Responsibilities • Forecast procurement needs.• Build and develop relationships with key manufacturers/suppliers and customers in the hospitality. Show less

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  Autoworld Zambia Limited

  Oct 2017 - now

  Procurement Manager

  • Responsible for managing end-to-end procurement process.• Provide technical oversight, supervision, and strategic guidance to the Procurement team.• Spearheading comprehensive procurement activities—including supplier selection, contract negotiation, cost reporting, and estimating.• Analyse procurement requirements and selects the most appropriate methods based on interpretation and assessment of established policies, practices, and experience.• Ensure that best practices in procurement and supplier management are implemented and that procurement activities comply with the company regulations and guidelines Show less