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Blessmore Chitopo

@blessmorechitopo

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Procurement and supply chain professional driving cost savings, risk mitigation, and reliable international sourcing.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead procurement and logistics for donor-funded or large-scale programs, driving compliance, cost savings, and reliable supply delivery while growing into broader supply chain leadership.

I am a results-driven procurement and supply chain professional with over six years of experience managing international procurement for large projects and ensuring timely delivery.

I have a proven track record negotiating contracts that deliver significant cost savings, coordinating logistics and customs clearance, and maintaining strong supplier relationships to secure reliable supply chains.

My work includes supporting donor-funded procurement (World Bank), preparing solicitation documents, conducting bid evaluations, and producing procurement reports for management and stakeholders.

I hold a Master’s and B.Sc. (Hons) in Supply Chain Management, CIPS Level 4 (ongoing), and a certificate in Medical Health Logistics; I bring operational discipline, compliance focus, and practical experience in fleet and asset management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Procurement and Logistics Assistant

Cordaid Zimbabwe

Oct 2021 - Jun 2025 (3 years 8 months)

Provided operational procurement and logistics support for donor-funded projects, ensuring compliance with Cordaid and World Bank procedures and coordinating tendering, evaluations and contract management to maintain timely delivery of goods and services.

Procurement Tender Management Contract Management Logistics Coordination Customs Clearance

Procurement and Logistics Assistant

Africaid Zvandiri

Apr 2019 - Sep 2021 (2 years 5 months)

Managed procurement of supplies worth over $5,000,000, negotiated supplier discounts (up to 20%), and oversaw fleet management for 30 vehicles to ensure operational readiness and cost savings.

Strategic Sourcing Negotiation Supplier Management Fleet Management Inventory Management Vendor Relations

Procurement Intern

World Vision Zimbabwe

Mar 2017 - Feb 2018 (11 months)

Supported procurement activities including ordering, receipt quality checks and maintaining procurement tracking tools and records to ensure accurate supply chain documentation and timely deliveries.

Procurement Quality Assurance Record keeping Documentation