PROSPER MATIMURA
Kigali
Summary
Experienced Supply chain executive over 12 years professional experience in the procurement and logistics field. Proven ability to lead cross functional teams in a multicultural environment with tangible achievements in supply chain operations, contracts management and project management. A result driven, certified Commercial and Contracts Management Practitioner (CCMP), Chartered Status MCIPS holder, who can formulate strategies, policies and procedures and drive a consistent approach towards all sourcing, purchasing, tendering activities and contract management, so as to ensure value for money is maximized and cost savings generated and also improving a company’s processes and corporate purchasing programs. An expert at delivering individual solutions to specific problems, by combining ingenuity and integrity. Ensure that all procurement and logistics activities support and strengthen the strategic objectives of the overall organization. A highly organized and detail-oriented individual who knows how to manage overlapping projects, keep track of deadlines, and efficiently use time. I’m a strong analytical thinker with problem-solving skills and mathematical abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement & Logistics Manager
Afriprecast Ltd
Kigali
06.2018 - Current
- To develop procurement strategies which harmonize with the Company's diverse and wide ranging requirements in terms of goods, works and services for projects.
- Develop, manage & execute the sourcing strategy & procurement of indirect goods and services categories, including engineering parts, external support services, CAPEX procurement, and a range of process chemicals and utilities required for our production operations
- Managed internal procurement database for updates and content changes.
- Manages contracts for works, goods and services from drafting a variety of contracts and agreements.
- Extensive knowledge of the procurement lifecycle, negotiations, and the contract management of Construction Service contracts and permanent plant materials contracts.
- Excellent communication skills, including reporting on Procurement progress to company executives as part of the Project Reporting Process.
- Managing an EPC Procurement Team.
- Ability to work with and/or lead people to achieve positive results; Ability to fill in for Project Manager at various meetings.
- Oversaw creation, negotiation and delivery of sub-contracts valued at maximum of around $1,600,000 per contract.
- Led supplier interactions to maintain consistent rapport and enforce contractual requirements.
- Managed suppliers to meet program requirements with desired quality and delivery.
- Identified opportunities for supply chain process cost control and performance improvement.
- Spearheaded competitive sourcing events to solicit best pricing and terms from vendors.
- To develop and maintain a strategic overview of the procurement function with a view to enhancement of overall purchasing performance and the most effective use of resources.
- Facilitated negotiations on price, schedule and supplier exceptions to contractual requirements.
- Provided product shipment logistical support and quality control by coordinating with vendors, resulting in increased revenue.
- Responsible for capacity development for all procurement staff and conducting procurement, policies, procedures and systems familiarization trainings for internal stakeholders.
Assistant Tutor
Worldwide E-Learning Campus (WEC) Ltd
Kigali
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitate training of CIPS Skills training and professional qualification, students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson.
- Assisted students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance.
- Collaborated with Head Tutor to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans and assess student progress.
- Participated in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.
Supply Chain Officer
Profeeds (Pvt) Ltd - Probands Group
Harare
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Implemented clear and effective planning strategies to meet supply chain needs, meet demand and optimize distribution.
- Determined inventory goals, product stock and risk management objectives and oversaw techniques to maximize inventory.
- Enhanced supply chain processes, strengthening planning procedures, organizing schedules and maintaining records.
- Fostered relationships with suppliers to develop purchasing agreements with logistics customers and reduce risks.
- Implemented communication channels with customers, clientele and key vendors, prioritizing opportunities and ensuring quick problem resolution.
- Kept supply and demand in balance to support production goals and optimize production volume.
- Oversaw creation, negotiation and delivery of clinical contracts valued at around $400,000 per contract.
Procurement Consultant
Worldwide E-Learning Campus (WEC) Ltd
Kigali
06.2021 - 06.2022
- To arrange the agency/alliance agreement between CIPS and WEC for procurement and supply training and consultancies.
- To provide consultancy services on MINECOFIN/RPPA tender response (ref: Tender no. 000002/C/ICB/2020/2021/SPIU MINECOFIN) for the development of procurement profession certification program for Rwanda and deliver the first cohort of certified procurement professionals.
Lecturer and Head of Procurement
International Students Support Center Ltd, ISSC
Kigali
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Facilitate training of CIPS professional qualification
- Prepare students for assessments
- Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson.
- Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased effectiveness of tutoring and lessons.
- Designed comfortable tutoring environment conducive to learning.
Procurement Officer
Hunyani Paper & Packaging (1997) - Corrugated Division
Harare
02.2013 - 04.2018
- Negotiated and finalized vendor contracts in order to optimize pricing structures and delivery schedules.
- Cultivated productive relationships with suppliers and maintained open communication.
- Stayed up to date on market trends, prices and vendor options.
- Developed relationships with vendors to gain best terms for procurement, refurbishing and rebuilding machinery and equipment.
- Tracked orders and confirmed system lead times, delivery dates and costs.
- Mitigated logistics deficiencies, resolved shortages and tracked missed or late deliveries while scheduling and expediting high-priority customers.
- Transport management of Exports and Imports, Export Customs application, clearance and acquittals, experience with Exchange control CEPECS system Evaluated and researched suppliers and processed orders for purchases through new contracts and competitive bids.
- Determined material requirements based on specific production lines and requirements.
- Shortened delivery times by proposing new logistics structures and procedures.
- Maintain an up to date Master Foreign Payments schedule at all times, produce reports on all payments processed and outstanding when demanded.
Purchasing Clerk
07.2011 - 02.2013
- Production of Weekly Reports and timeous acquittal of processed documents and foreign payments,
- Utilized SAGE purchasing system to keep accurate records of orders.
- Obtained multiple price quotes from suppliers to identify most reasonable costs for goods.
- Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
- Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
- Expediting of Raw Material and Spares Import orders as delegated by Import purchasing personnel so as to familiarize with Import purchases
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of South Wales
United Kingdom - Online11.2024
Professional Diploma Level - CIP-Procurement And Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply
12.2016
Advanced Diploma Level - CIPS - Procurement and Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply
06.2015
Diploma - CIPS - Procurement And Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply
01.2014
Bachelor of Technology (Hon) Degree - International Purchasing, Logistics & Transport
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe09.2010
Advanced Level Studies - English Literature, Geography & History
Tongogara High School
Shurugwi, Zimbabwe11.2004
Ordinary Level - English, Mathematics, Science Included
Highfield High 1 School
Highfield, Harare, Zimbabwe11.2002
Skills
- Solid knowledge and understanding of effective procurement processes, policy, and systems
- Extensive knowledge in Imports and exports processes, inbound and outbound logistics, transport, shipping, stores management, forwarding and customs clearing
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and strategic skills
- Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Sage line 1000, Sage line 100) and Open Bravo
- Experience in Client Relationship Management and Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, logistics operations, vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)
- Self-Directed Individual with Initiative, good analytical and strategic thinking
- Strong leadership and proven ability to recruit, direct, train, and manage teams
- Experience with large-scale organizational change efforts and continuous improvement efforts
- Solution oriented with a high sense of quality, attention to detail, accuracy, efficiency, and meeting tight deadlines
- Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills with strong sense of client service
- Strong organizational skills and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work in a team with diverse cultural backgrounds (multi-cultural and multi-national)
- High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment and energetic
- Ability to work with Microsoft Office software, like Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times
- Ability to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, initiative and with sound judgment
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 19th February 1986
- Sex: Male
- Driver’s License: Yes
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
- Marital Status: Married
Accomplishments
- Privileged to attend board of director’s meetings to report on the procurement function of the company, recommend strategies to the Board of Directors for approval and defend procurement function thereby gaining directors support
- Drafted and Implemented procurement policy and procedures that are being used by my current company. This increased control on how organizational funds are spent and also increase accountability, auditability and promote value for money.
- Introduced cost control mechanism for projects which has enabled the company to understand, monitor and manage costs thereby saving around 2% on spend
- Handled procurement for completed projects worth USD 10million for 2 years, USD 4million for 2 years, USD 12million for 3 years, and ongoing USD 33 million project for 4 years
- Contributed to the improvement of commercial and contract management portfolio of the company which has improved management of risk to the company thereby saving the company of contractual damages from subcontractors
Voluntary Work
- Team Leader and Project Implementer - CIPS Volunteer Branch Rwanda - Volunteered to form and drive a branch for Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply in Rwanda in a bid to improve procurement professionalism and improve processes. The branch to be led by a Rwandan national once up and running.
Certification
- Certified Commercial and Contract Management Practitioner (CCMP) - Institute - World Commerce & Contracting - 2022
- MCIPS Chartered Status - Institute - Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (UK)
References
- Mr. James E. Hanlon – General Manager – Afriprecast Ltd. (a Subsidiary of Milbridge Group) Kigali, Rwanda Cell Number: +250 788 835 449 Email: jimhanlon61@gmail.com
- Mr. V.T. Budambulla – General Manager – Afriprecast Ltd. (a Subsidiary of Milbridge Group) Kigali, Rwanda Cell Number: +254 720706 311 Email: vbudambula@gmail.com
- Mr. D.S. Mapenzauswa – Commercial Manager - Hunyani Paper & Packaging- Corrugated Products Division. (Nampak Zimbabwe Group) Currently Director - Administration at Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Cell Number: +263772231684 Email: dsmapenzauswa@zec.gov.zw
- Mr. M. Matafeni – Finance Director - Hunyani Paper & Packaging- Corrugated Products Division. (Nampak Zimbabwe Group) Cell Number: +263772252825 Email: morven.matafeni@hunyanizim.com
- Mr. Patrick Ntale – Managing Director - International Students Support Center Ltd (ISSC) Kigali – Rwanda, Cell Number: 0787058705 Email Address, patrick@isscafrica.com,
Timeline
Supply Chain Officer
Profeeds (Pvt) Ltd - Probands Group
04.2023 - 05.2023
Assistant Tutor
Worldwide E-Learning Campus (WEC) Ltd
08.2022 - Current
Procurement Consultant
Worldwide E-Learning Campus (WEC) Ltd
06.2021 - 06.2022
Lecturer and Head of Procurement
International Students Support Center Ltd, ISSC
01.2019 - 02.2020
Procurement & Logistics Manager
Afriprecast Ltd
06.2018 - Current
Procurement Officer
Hunyani Paper & Packaging (1997) - Corrugated Division
02.2013 - 04.2018
Purchasing Clerk
07.2011 - 02.2013
MBA - Business Administration
University of South Wales
Professional Diploma Level - CIP-Procurement And Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply
Advanced Diploma Level - CIPS - Procurement and Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply
Diploma - CIPS - Procurement And Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply
Bachelor of Technology (Hon) Degree - International Purchasing, Logistics & Transport
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Advanced Level Studies - English Literature, Geography & History
Tongogara High School
Ordinary Level - English, Mathematics, Science Included
Highfield High 1 School
- Certified Commercial and Contract Management Practitioner (CCMP) - Institute - World Commerce & Contracting - 2022
- MCIPS Chartered Status - Institute - Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (UK)
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