Melody Saineti
@melodysaineti
Procurement and supply chain leader driving systems transformation, compliance and cost-effective sourcing.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven procurement and supply chain specialist with 25+ years delivering strategic procurement, systems transformation and audit-ready governance across international development, humanitarian operations, mining and energy. I've managed portfolios exceeding US$170 million, led national e-tendering and ERP implementations, and consistently achieved satisfactory audit ratings by strengthening internal controls and supplier ecosystems.
I consult to organisations seeking efficiency, cost savings and improved procurement performance, combining hands-on operational leadership with capacity building and stakeholder engagement. I champion local supplier development, lean-aligned process improvements and evidence-based procurement decisions to mitigate risk and enhance transparency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Procurement Consultant
Independent Consultant
Apr 2023 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Advises organisations on procurement strategy, systems optimisation and governance, delivering process improvements, audit-ready documentation and supplier relationship frameworks to improve efficiency and compliance.
Head of Procurement Unit
United Nations Development Programme
Mar 2015 - Mar 2023 (8 years)
Led national procurement operations managing budgets exceeding US$150M annually, implemented QUANTUM ERP and e-tendering, and delivered sustained satisfactory audit ratings while consolidating US$170M in strategic procurement.
Procurement Associate
United Nations Development Programme
May 2010 - Feb 2015 (4 years 9 months)
Managed procurement cases with a 100% success rate and delivered major projects including a US$6M national ePMS system while conducting supplier engagement and capacity-building activities.
Managed procurement, warehousing and regional distribution, negotiated logistics contracts during market instability and achieved a 72-hour international order cycle during a cholera emergency.
Purchasing & Logistics Officer
Hwange Colliery Company
Mar 2005 - Jul 2008 (3 years 4 months)
Developed cross-border supplier databases across Zimbabwe, South Africa and Botswana and sourced alternative products to maintain mining operations during economic collapse.
Inventory & Procurement Officer
ZPC Hwange Power Station
Jan 1997 - Jan 2005 (8 years)
Optimised inventory by eliminating 25% duplicate/obsolete stock lines and supported implementation of a computerised procurement and inventory system.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Salford
Master of Science, Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Pursuing an MSc in Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Management to deepen expertise in strategic procurement and supply chain systems.
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
Graduate Diploma, Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Completed the Graduate Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain Management covering core procurement, contract and supply chain principles.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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