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Valentine Chakanetsa

@valentinechakanetsa

Procurement Specialist and Buyer at Independent / Mega Save, managing purchasing strategies and using AI-driven analysis to improve costs and delivery timelines.

Zimbabwe
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At Independent / Mega Save, I direct purchasing strategies, negotiate with vendors, and manage supplier relationships across product categories. I also use AI-driven tools for market price analysis and supplier evaluation.

As a Procurement & Operations Buyer at Pick n Pay, I analyzed consumer trends and inventory data to prepare purchase orders for high-volume retail locations. I maintained stock alignment across SAP Business One and iVend retail software platforms.

Earlier at Pick n Pay, I supervised daily operational administration and digital filing, helping ensure compliance during internal audits. I also compiled operational reports for senior executive management using Excel and dashboards.

My background also includes invoice and inventory data entry at Pick n Pay and customer operations at Havergal Marketing. I hold a Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Midlands State University (MSU).

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

MS
Current

Procurement Specialist & Buyer

Mega Save

Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Direct end-to-end purchasing strategies, vendor negotiations, and supplier relationship management across multiple product categories. Perform market price analysis and supplier evaluation using AI-driven tools, resulting in reduced procurement costs and improved delivery timelines.

PP

Operations Administrator

Pick n Pay

May 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 5 months)

Supervised daily operational administration, digital filing systems, and electronic document indexing to ensure 100% compliance during internal audits. Compiled comprehensive routine operational reports for senior executive management using Excel and operational dashboards.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

MU

Midlands State University

Bachelor of Commerce Honours, Logistics and Supply Chain Management

2010 - 2013

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Midlands State University, completed from 2010 to 2013.

PS

Prince Edward School

Advanced Level Certificate, General Studies

Advanced Level Certificate from Prince Edward School with 3 A'Level passes.

MS

Mazowe High School

Ordinary Level Certificate, General Studies

Ordinary Level Certificate from Mazowe High School with 7 O'Level passes including Mathematics, English, and Accounts.

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