Purchaser/Business Development Manager

A qualified,business management,purchasing and supply and business development professional,whose challenge is career efficiency and growth; looking forward to obtaining a position in a organisation that offers opportunities for advancement.

PROFESSIONAL
STEELCAM “Engineering Contractors” April 2012 - Present
Procurement/Contract Staff (Part-Time):
Reporting directly to the Senior Buyer, assist with vendor selection and bid evaluations,process all purchase orders for Engineering, Maintenance and Stores Departments, averaging total annual procurement expenses of about 5.5million XAF,assist the Buyer on special projects focused on cost reduction initiatives and process improvement,contact suppliers to resolve missed deliveries, short supplies and pricing discrepancies,arrange expedited supplies to prevent unscheduled operating downtime,provided support to the Junior Buyer and Procurement Manager, assisting in the preparation of purchase orders.

LA PASTA S.A–PANZANI CAMEROUN March 2010 – March 2012
Regional Key Account/Trade Marketing Manager:
Creation and development of key accounts/partners or business opportunities in my region,exceeded sales targets in 2010 and 2011 by a minimum of 25%;coordinated and managed deliveries, maintained optimal stock levels, product quality and freshness through stock management and the orientation of the trade;
created Purchase Orders for key accounts/region as well as verifying and processing key account invoices for all products arrived at the various key accounts;contributed to the evaluation of key accounts activities by registering and preparing sales reports to be sent to the Head Office;quoted prices and credit terms and prepared,closed sales contracts and deals to key accounts to generate maximum revenue;traveled throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective accounts/distributors to solicit orders, or talks with customer/distributors;assured quality by complying with appropriate policies and procedures;created and executed marketing initiatives, which increased overall market share and sales;performed any related duties requested by the branch manager, notably commercial, administrative and logistics tasks;key player in increasing overall brand recognition in my region;ensured installation of merchandising materials and the optimization of product positioning and facing;
Researched the market to identify threats and opportunities so as to maintain a competitive edge and generate sales.

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS),UK March 2012–Present
Enrolled in the Certified Professional Purchaser program

University of Buea December 2009 Bachelor of Sciences degree, Management (Hons).

Shalom InfoTech,Buea January 2004
Certificate of Office Administration Assistance

Saint Joseph’s College Sasse,Buea June 2003
Advanced Level Certificate

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
Certificate of office Administration Assistance

• Market Analysis
• Brand Promotion
• Inventory Maintenance
• Contract Negotiation
• Revenue Enhancement
• Client Service
• Account Management
• Sales Evaluation
• Merchandise and Display
• Personnel Management
• New Vendor Procurement
• Business Development
Computer Skills: MS Office, MS Internet Explorer.
Languages: Good mastery of English and French Languages
Leadership: Regional Sales Coordinator, LA PASTA S.A. March 2010 - October 2011
Marketing course delegate, University of Buea. October 2004 –June 2007 Publicity Secretary, SOBA 96 Batch, Buea July 2007 – 2008
Driving License: Category B