Peter Pensulo Phiri

As Assistant Procurement Officer, optimized public sector procurement processes, overseeing supplier sourcing, bid analysis, and inventory management to ensure compliance and cost efficiency.

• Optimized procurement costs by sourcing and evaluating suppliers, securing competitive quotations, and preparing comprehensive bid analyses to ensure compliance.
• Ensured transparent financial oversight by meticulously managing supplier payments and service provider documentation, generating detailed procurement reports.
• Improved operational efficiency by collaborating cross-functionally to accurately forecast procurement requirements, monitor purchase orders, and cultivate strong supplier relationships for timely delivery.
• Maintained 100% compliance with Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) regulations through precise stock reconciliations and meticulous inventory record-keeping.

Managed a diverse loan portfolio, conducting credit assessments and coordinating community outreach to empower clients with financial literacy and enhance debt recovery.

• Expanded access to financial resources by coordinating extensive community outreach programs, logistics, and field support services for target communities.
• Mitigated financial risk within the loan portfolio by conducting thorough credit assessments and comprehensive client risk analyses.
• Ensured consistent loan repayments through meticulous maintenance of accurate loan records and effective collaboration with councils for payroll deductions.
• Provided critical insights for strategic decision-making and risk management by preparing detailed credit reports and continuously monitoring loan portfolios.
• Enhanced client understanding and engagement with financial products by delivering financial literacy training and streamlining onboarding processes.

Oversaw facility leases, managed maintenance operations, and processed vendor payments to ensure efficient and compliant office support services for a major telecommunications company.

• Ensured optimal operational environments across various sites by effectively managing and administering company facility leases.
• Minimized operational disruptions and ensured facility readiness by coordinating the timely completion of all maintenance and repair projects.
• Optimized service quality and achieved cost efficiency by processing payments for diverse office support services and conducting rigorous vendor performance reviews.
• Maintained strong vendor relationships and avoided penalties through timely payment processing and strict adherence to contract terms.

Collected critical household and economic data across multiple districts, supporting large-scale survey objectives for various research projects on a seasonal basis.

• Collected critical household and economic data across multiple districts, directly supporting large-scale survey objectives for various research projects.

Collected and maintained financial and demographic data for research projects, ensuring accuracy and integrity of information gathered in field surveys.

• Enhanced data acquisition efficiency for research studies by collecting extensive financial and demographic data utilizing digital tools.
• Contributed to reliable research outcomes and analysis by maintaining high data accuracy and integrity throughout field surveys.