Smith Phiri

Smith Phiri

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  • About me

    Procurement Manager at Autoworld Zambia Limited

  • Education

    • Copperbelt University

      2013 - 2016
      Bsc in Purchasing and Supply Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
  • Experience

    • Bokomo Zambia Limited

      Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
      Sales Representative
    • 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

    • 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

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Hostel Mayor and Student Councellor

      Copperbelt University
      Mar 2017
    • Full Member

      Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS)
      Jan 2022
    • BSc Certificte in Purchasing

      Copperbelt University
      Apr 2016
    • Students Union Security Chairperson

      Copperbelt University
      Mar 2017