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Valentine Chakanetsa
Looking for a jobProcurement Specialist & Buyer
Procurement Specialist and Buyer at Independent / Mega Save, managing purchasing strategies and using AI-driven analysis to improve costs and delivery timelines.
ZimbabweProcurement Specialist & Buyer at Mega Save
Experience
Procurement Specialist & Buyer
Direct end-to-end purchasing strategies, vendor negotiations, and supplier relationship management across multiple product categories. Perform market price analysis and supplier evaluation using AI-driven tools, resulting in reduced procurement costs and improved delivery timelines.
Strategic SourcingVendor ManagementMarket AnalysisAI ToolsInventory Management
Procurement & Operations Buyer
Analyzed consumer trends and inventory data to generate accurate purchase orders for high-volume retail locations. Maintained real-time stock alignment across SAP Business One and iVend retail software platforms.
SAP Business OneIvend Retail (SAP)Purchase OrderInventory ManagementVendor Management
Operations Administrator
Supervised daily operational administration, digital filing systems, and electronic document indexing to ensure 100% compliance during internal audits. Compiled comprehensive routine operational reports for senior executive management using Excel and operational dashboards.
ExcelOperational ReportingDocument ManagementComplianceSLA Management
Data Entry & Inventory Clerk
Handled daily data entry for invoice capturing, goods return vouchers (GRVs), stock transfers, and supplier claim processing with 99%+ accuracy. Organized and maintained digital stock transfer ledgers across multiple branch databases.
Data EntryInventory ManagementInvoice ProcessingStock TransfersSupplier Claims and Cost Recovery
Sales & Customer Operations Representative
Provided high-touch client support, managed remote account inquiries, and developed targeted sales plans to expand market share.
client supportAccount ManagementSales PlanningMarket Expansion
Education
Midlands State University
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Midlands State University, completed from 2010 to 2013.
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Midlands State University, completed from 2010 to 2013.
Prince Edward School
Advanced Level Certificate from Prince Edward School with 3 A'Level passes.
Mazowe High School
Ordinary Level Certificate from Mazowe High School with 7 O'Level passes including Mathematics, English, and Accounts.