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Thasiyana Mwandila
Open to opportunitiesProcurement Specialist
Procurement and operations leader specializing in commercial negotiation and process improvement across mining and healthcare.
ZambiaProcurement Specialist at Metalex Africa Ltd
About
I’m a results-driven Operations, Commercial and Procurement professional with multidisciplinary experience across the mining and healthcare sectors. I lead operational improvement initiatives, negotiate commercial agreements, strengthen supplier partnerships, and optimize procurement processes to improve efficiency and business performance.
In my current role as a Procurement Specialist, I manage end-to-end procurement—from supplier sourcing and vendor evaluation to RFQs, bid analysis, purchase orders, and contract administration. I work closely with operational teams to reduce operational risk, maintain continuity of supply, and support procurement planning and spend analysis.
Earlier, I led multidisciplinary operational projects as a Program Manager and managed laboratory operations and quality systems as a Senior Lab Manager and Laboratory Manager/Quality Officer. Across roles, I’ve built trusted stakeholder relationships, coached cross-functional teams, and delivered measurable outcomes—such as improving turnaround time by 50% and supporting budgets totaling approximately ZMW 60 million.
Experience
Procurement Specialist
Manage end-to-end procurement activities including supplier sourcing, vendor evaluation, RFQs/bid analysis, and purchase order and contract administration. Coordinate with operational teams to optimize supplier performance, reduce risk, and maintain continuity of supply.
Supplier SourcingRFQPurchase Order ManagementContract AdministrationStakeholder ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementSupplier Performance ManagementRisk Assessment
Program Manager
Lead multidisciplinary operational projects supporting mining activities, including procurement, logistics, contractor coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Drive business process improvement and operational efficiency while supporting commercial objectives and strategic project execution.
Operations ManagementProcurementLogistics Coordination
Education
General University of Lusaka
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at General University of Lusaka (2024–present).
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at General University of Lusaka (2024–present).
University of Zambia
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology at the University of Zambia (2009–2016).
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology at the University of Zambia (2009–2016).