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I’m a detail-oriented Purchasing and Supply Chain professional with a strong background in FMCG and retail procurement, inventory optimization, and cost control across Harare, Bulawayo, and multiple branch locations. I’ve supported end-to-end purchasing activities—from vendor and contract administration to purchase order accuracy and daily stock reporting—ensuring shelves stay stocked while overstock, shrinkage, and expiry risks are tightly managed. I enjoy partnering across departments (Finance, Warehouse, Marketing, and Management) to resolve delivery discrepancies, improve procurement cycle efficiency, and strengthen vendor relationships. With advanced practical experience in replenishment planning, stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO), and margin/profitability analysis, I focus on driving measurable operational improvements and working-capital gains through smarter buying decisions and disciplined supply chain coordination.…I’m a detail-oriented Purchasing and Supply Chain professional with a strong background in FMCG and retail procurement, inventory optimization, and cost control across Harare, Bulawayo, and multiple branch locations. I’ve supported end-to-end purchasing activities—from vendor and contract administration to purchase order accuracy and daily stock reporting—ensuring shelves stay stocked while overstock, shrinkage, and expiry risks are tightly managed. I enjoy partnering across departments (Finance, Warehouse, Marketing, and Management) to resolve delivery discrepancies, improve procurement cycle efficiency, and strengthen vendor relationships. With advanced practical experience in replenishment planning, stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO), and margin/profitability analysis, I focus on driving measurable operational improvements and working-capital gains through smarter buying decisions and disciplined supply chain coordination.

Rebecca P. Mbazopurchasing

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I’m a detail-oriented Purchasing and Supply Chain professional with a strong background in FMCG and retail procurement, inventory optimization, and cost control across Harare, Bulawayo, and multiple branch locations. I’ve supported end-to-end purchasing activities—from vendor and contract administration to purchase order accuracy and daily stock reporting—ensuring shelves stay stocked while overstock, shrinkage, and expiry risks are tightly managed. I enjoy partnering across departments (Finance, Warehouse, Marketing, and Management) to resolve delivery discrepancies, improve procurement cycle efficiency, and strengthen vendor relationships. With advanced practical experience in replenishment planning, stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO), and margin/profitability analysis, I focus on driving measurable operational improvements and working-capital gains through smarter buying decisions and disciplined supply chain coordination.…I’m a detail-oriented Purchasing and Supply Chain professional with a strong background in FMCG and retail procurement, inventory optimization, and cost control across Harare, Bulawayo, and multiple branch locations. I’ve supported end-to-end purchasing activities—from vendor and contract administration to purchase order accuracy and daily stock reporting—ensuring shelves stay stocked while overstock, shrinkage, and expiry risks are tightly managed. I enjoy partnering across departments (Finance, Warehouse, Marketing, and Management) to resolve delivery discrepancies, improve procurement cycle efficiency, and strengthen vendor relationships. With advanced practical experience in replenishment planning, stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO), and margin/profitability analysis, I focus on driving measurable operational improvements and working-capital gains through smarter buying decisions and disciplined supply chain coordination.

Available to hire

I’m a detail-oriented Purchasing and Supply Chain professional with a strong background in FMCG and retail procurement, inventory optimization, and cost control across Harare, Bulawayo, and multiple branch locations. I’ve supported end-to-end purchasing activities—from vendor and contract administration to purchase order accuracy and daily stock reporting—ensuring shelves stay stocked while overstock, shrinkage, and expiry risks are tightly managed.

I enjoy partnering across departments (Finance, Warehouse, Marketing, and Management) to resolve delivery discrepancies, improve procurement cycle efficiency, and strengthen vendor relationships. With advanced practical experience in replenishment planning, stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO), and margin/profitability analysis, I focus on driving measurable operational improvements and working-capital gains through smarter buying decisions and disciplined supply chain coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Microsoft Excel

Data Visualization

Experience Level

Leadership

Expert

Microsoft Excel

Intermediate

Data Visualization

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Shona

Advanced

North Ndebele

Advanced

Work Experience

Buyer — Gain Cash & Carry at Gain Cash & Carry

March 1, 2026 - Present

Execute full branch-level inventory procurement and category management to ensure optimal stock availability across high-velocity FMCG product lines. Monitor gross margins, pricing structures, and sales trends to drive localized cost reductions and revenue-generating initiatives. Manage localized vendor relationships by negotiating competitive pricing, rebate structures, and extended credit terms to maximize working capital. Review daily stock ledger and system reports to initiate precise replenishment cycles, reducing stockouts while curbing overstock. Coordinate promotional purchases with marketing teams and lead shrinkage control by enforcing stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO) with warehouse partners. Manage end-to-end purchasing operations to support seamless supply chain execution during seasonal campaigns.

Procurement Administrator at Glytime Foods

October 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026

Maintained comprehensive procurement record databases, including contracts, invoices, and supplier performance metrics, to support accurate procurement controls. Facilitated communication between Finance, Warehouse, and Management to resolve delivery discrepancies and streamline logistics. Produced expenditure analyses and management reports to support data-driven executive decision-making.

Buying Clerk / Buyer at Gain-Metro Cash and Carry

January 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Optimized stock levels through strategic replenishment cycles to prevent stockouts and costly overstocking. Negotiated competitive pricing and secured favorable credit terms with key suppliers, contributing to gross margin improvements. Used market trend analysis to coordinate high-volume promotional stock purchases aligned with seasonal marketing campaigns. Maintained purchase order records with high accuracy to support inventory control and audit compliance, while ensuring timely supplier and documentation follow-through.

Procurement Clerk at Simbisa Brands, Bulawayo

January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022

Streamlined purchasing processes to reduce procurement cycle times and overhead costs. Managed relationships with 15+ vendors to improve delivery timeframes and reliability. Evaluated vendor performance using market research to ensure sourcing remained cost-effective and compliant with quality standards. Applied inventory management practices to reduce stock discrepancies and improve document retrieval efficiency.

Intern - Procurement & Inventory Management at Simbisa Brands, Harare

January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021

Supported stock receiving, storage, and dispatch operations, handling 200+ items per week. Maintained inventory integrity using FIFO and FEFO rotation to reduce expired or obsolete stock. Processed high volumes of purchase requisitions and supplier orders with precise data capture and proper financial documentation. Coordinated allocation of trucks and personnel for daily deliveries to optimize logistics resources. Assisted with sourcing additional trucks to meet rising delivery demands and helped manage store contracts and payment requests for timely, accurate payments.