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COSTER SIMS NGOSA

Effective and forward-thinking Procurement Manager, bringing forth valuable industry experience, and the skills to achieve real results. Adept in developing key relationships with strategic partners, and committed to working to ensure a company continually moves in the right direction. Bringing forth the ability to effectively oversee all processes related to the advantageous procurement of goods, works and services.

Key Skills

Accounting
Market Research
Industry Knowledge
Agile Project Management
Effective Communication and Negotiations
Big Picture Thinking

Professional Experience

Oct 2021
May 2022
Assistant Operations Manager
Prosoma Enterprise Kitwe, UM
An electrical company
  • Worked to develop and implement cost-effective purchasing strategies. 
  • Strategically evaluated market conditions and approached varying suppliers prior to making purchases. 
  • Monitored and expedited shipments as necessary. 
  • Implemented effective negotiation strategies to close deals with the best possible purchase prices. 
Mar 2019
Jun 2021
Procurement Manager
Fourth Line Limited Lusaka, ZM
Fourth Line Limited is an agribusiness bringing agricultural and financial services to smallholder farmers in Zambia
  • Managed all processes related to the planning and buying of goods and services.
  • Worked to ensure budgets were being used wisely, and strategies were focused well.
  • Identified areas needing improvement and offered real solutions.
  • Achieved cost-effective procurement outcomes by establishing strong relationships with vendors and partners, and negotiating well.    

Education

May 2019
Jun 2019
Data Collection in Indaba Agriculture Policy Institute
Aug 2017
Sep 2019
Certificate in Intellectual Property Rights in Korean Institute of Science and Technology
Mar 2014
Nov 2018
Bachelor of Science in Public Procurement in
The Copperbelt University
Jan 2010
Dec 2012
High School Certificate in Mpongwe Secondary

Certifications

2021
Certified Professional in Supply Management
Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply
2022
Intellectual property Rights
World Intellectual Property Organisation

Achievements

2021
Conducted Successful RFQ and led negotiation
I was responsible for sourcing supplies, forecasting inventory requirements, assessing risk, and daily operation of Store Supplies program for the installation of electrical equipment's in  27 houses in Kitwe 

Quote

The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.

Amelia Earhart

Hobbies & Interests

  • Playing Guitar
  • Running
  • Singing
  • Skydiving
  • Table Tennis
  • Walking

Languages

English
(Native)

Career Aspiration

In the next 3 years I will be looking to secure the role of a Senior Procurement Manager in an organization that would make use of existing abilities and help in professional development.

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