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Country Head of Procurement-(Director)
Zambian Breweries plcCountry Head of Procurement-(Director)
Feb. 2020 - Dec. 2023Lusaka, Zambia• Oversaw $110M procurement spend across breweries and malting plants. • Directed an $80M brewery expansion project, delivered on time and within budget. • Maintained uninterrupted supply during COVID-19, enabling a 10% production increase. • Delivered $5M cost savings in 2022 through value engineering and ZBB budgeting. • Strengthened supplier performance via KPIs, SLAs, and joint improvement initiatives. • Designed and led cassava & sorghum out-grower schemes supporting 8,000+ smallholder farmers.
Country Procurement Business Partner- Directs and Indirects
ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV LIMITEDCountry Procurement Business Partner- Directs and Indirects
Mar. 2018 - Feb. 2020Zambia• Managed local purchases in alignment with defined procurement strategies and frameworks. • Facilitated Source to Pay training, ensuring compliance with procurement policies. • Resolved supplier payment queries monthly, ensuring prompt payments and budget compliance. • Acted as a liaison between local users and the Procurement organization, fostering collaboration.
Local Category Manager
Zambian Breweries plcLocal Category Manager
Aug. 2015 - Feb. 2018LUSAKA• Led comprehensive analysis with stakeholders to identify value engineering opportunities and develop procurement strategies. • Ensured alignment with contracts and policies, facilitating knowledge transfer through effective project deliverables storage. • Monitored contract compliance and implemented corrective actions to enhance performance in line with regional objectives.
Procurement Officer (Buyer)
Zambia BreweriesProcurement Officer (Buyer)
Mar. 2014 - Aug. 2015Lusaka along Sheki Sheki RD• Managed stock and non-stock procurement for Zambia Breweries, ensuring timely material availability. • Oversaw materials management, including grain and material transfers for various products. • Implemented effective inventory control and order tracking processes to optimize supply chain efficiency. • Recognized with the “Best Supply Chain Department in Africa (2014)” award for outstanding performance.
Stores Officer
Novatek FeedsStores Officer
Jan. 2014 - Mar. 2014Lusaka• Managed the issuance and receipt of goods, ensuring accurate inventory records. • Conducted regular stock takes to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize discrepancies. • Generated detailed stock level reports to assist in inventory management decisions. • Oversaw the Packaging warehouse, enhancing operational efficiency and organization.

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