NM
NAWA MUKELABAI
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
CONTACT
--Shinde Road, Ndola, Zambia
PROFILE SUMMARY
Strategic and detail‑oriented Procurement & Supply professional with strong experience
in vendor coordination, sourcing, purchasing operations, and supply chain support. Adept
at managing end‑to‑end procurement processes, maintaining supplier relationships,
tracking inventory, and ensuring cost‑effective purchasing decisions. Known for clear
communication, strong negotiation instincts, and the ability to streamline operations for
fast‑paced organizations. CIPS‑qualified with a solid academic background and proven
adaptability across administrative and procurement environments.
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
Graduated 2021
UNIVERSITY 0F GREENWICH
MAY 2021 – DECEMBER 2022
NovaEdge Consulting (Remote)
Sourcing & Administrative Coordinator
Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Purchasing & Supply
2016 - 2018
CIPS (UK)
Level 2 Certificate in Procurement
& Supply Operations
Level 3 Advanced Certificate in
Procurement & Supply Operations
Level 4 Diploma in Procurement &
Supply
Level 5 Advanced Diploma in
Procurement & Supply
SKILLS
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Supplier Relationship Management
Purchase Order Processing
Negotiation Support
Contract & Document Management
Conducted supplier research, evaluated pricing, and prepared
sourcing summaries for management.
Organized documentation including contracts, supplier files, and
procurement records.
Coordinated communication between suppliers and internal
teams to ensure clarity on specifications, timelines, and delivery
requirements.
Supported recruitment procurement and operational purchasing.
StellarWorks Africa (Lusaka, Zambia) January 2023 – September 2024
Procurement & Operations Assistant
Supported the procurement cycle including supplier communication,
quotation comparison, and purchase order preparation.
Monitored inventory levels, coordinated deliveries, and ensured timely
replenishment of essential supplies.
Assessed vendor performance and assisted in maintaining the approved
supplier list.
Prepared procurement reports and tracked spending against budgets.
Collaborated with logistics teams to streamline order processing and
reduce fulfilment delays.
Inventory Monitoring
Horizon Global Services (Remote)
Budget Tracking
Procurement Support Specialist
Market & Supplier Research
Logistics Coordination
Administrative Operations
LANGUAGES
English: Fluent
October 2024 – August 2025
Assisted with international sourcing for office equipment, digital
tools, and service providers.
Managed RFQs, followed up with suppliers, and compiled cost
analysis tables.
Updated procurement trackers, contracts, and compliance
documents.
Supported project teams with timely material sourcing and
documentation.
