Cathrine Mugambiwa
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Dynamic procurement professional seeking a Buyer position that fosters growth and delivers significant organizational value. Expertise in vendor negotiations, contract management, and supply chain optimization, with a strong focus on team collaboration and results-driven performance. Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure environments, demonstrating reliability in cost reduction initiatives and adherence to compliance standards. Recognized for analytical thinking, effective problem-solving skills, and exceptional communication abilities that enhance stakeholder relationships and drive procurement excellence.
Experienced with managing procurement processes and fostering vendor relationships. Utilizes negotiation and contract management skills to ensure optimal supply chain efficiency. Knowledge of procurement best practices and strategies for achieving organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing/Procurement Administrator
TAQA Drilling Solutions
01.2021 - Current
- Preparing Purchase Orders by verifying specifications and price and issuing them.
- 3-way matching of Purchase order, invoice and packing slip.
- Resolving shipment errors
- Cost coding material to the correct budget.
- Liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure goods are received on time
- Forwarding receiving documents to the accounting team for payment
- Expedite all purchase orders to ensure goods are received on time
- Closing out purchase orders and work orders.
- Assisting with the hiring of new employees for the department
- Preparing monthly production report.
- Negotiating pricing, delivery dates and other items as required.
- Evaluating suppliers to ensure quality material is ordered.
Purchaser
Mine Cable Services
02.2016 - 10.2020
- Responsible for prequalification of suppliers, issue RFQ’s and RFP’s, evaluate bids, make award recommendation for all requests from various business units.
- Created Purchase Orders and managed the Purchase Order logs
- Managed order -in and order -out inventory
- Coordinated with shipping/receiving to ensure materials received on goods received notes and bills of lading are reconciled.
- Routinely identifying cost saving opportunities
- Expedited back ordered material and material required per schedule, to meet production requirements.
- Troubleshooted invoice payment issues and invoices processing.
- Managed vendor queries and work closely with Accounts payable, Shipping and receiving, operations and workshop supervisors.
- Monitored inventory levels of issued materials management.
- Setting up purchase order documentation using Sage.
- Performed administrative duties, such as filing, sending faxes, scanning, etc.
- Worked with Customs Brokers to ensure goods are cleared in a timely fashion to meet the schedule.
Junior Buyer/Contracts Assistant
Jacobs Engineering (JFSL)
03.2013 - 10.2015
- Performed procurement activities for construction projects.
- Verified and Processed purchase requisitions—verify accuracy of client information and project specifications.
- Entered purchase orders/required documents into database and provide administrative support to Buyers.
- Assisted Senior with Request for Quotes and evaluation of bids.
- Verified and Processed purchase requisitions—verify accuracy of client information and project specifications and processed Purchase Orders using SAP
- Maintained Purchase Order logs and invoice logs.
- Assisted with maintain the filing system of documents.
- Recorded invoices and updated invoices and letter logs.
Purchaser/Office Coordinator
Skorpion Industrial Services
03.2011 - 01.2013
- Issued RFPs and negotiated pricing, delivery, and commercial terms.
- Issued Purchase Orders using SAP.
- Planned meetings and took minutes.
- Wrote and distributed emails, correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms.
- Assisted in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.
- Updated and maintained office policies and procedures.
- Ordered office supplies and researched new deals and suppliers.
- Maintained supplier contact lists.
- Submitted and reconciled expense reports
- Functioned as the point of contact for internal and external clients.
- Consulted with executive and senior administrative assistants to handle requests and queries from senior managers.
- Led the office team (receptionist, Account Clerk, and delivery driver)
Education
Administrative Professional Diploma -
Campbell College
Supply Chain Management Diploma - undefined
Keyano College
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Supply Chain Canada
Skills
- Understands procurement best practices and its impact on financials
- Able to communicate with all levels of the organization both internally and externally
- Intermediate user of Microsoft office, eg, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Docs, SAP, JD Edwards and Internet
- 5 years industrial purchasing experience for goods and services
- Known for providing customer-focused service within busy team environments
- Adaptable learner who enjoys new challenges
- Trained in Freedom of Information Protection (FOIP)
- Prioritize duties to organize daily needs and long-term projects
- Team player and an agent of social change in the community
- Process purchase requisitions and create purchase orders
Timeline
Manufacturing/Procurement Administrator
TAQA Drilling Solutions
01.2021 - Current
Purchaser
Mine Cable Services
02.2016 - 10.2020
Junior Buyer/Contracts Assistant
Jacobs Engineering (JFSL)
03.2013 - 10.2015
Purchaser/Office Coordinator
Skorpion Industrial Services
03.2011 - 01.2013
Supply Chain Management Diploma - undefined
Keyano College
undefined
Supply Chain Canada
Administrative Professional Diploma -
Campbell College