William Mufambisi

Dynamic and self-motivated procurement specialist with over 7 years of commercial buying experience in retail and hospitality, delivering strong results through strategic sourcing, supplier management, influencing and negotiation, proactive cost price management, and inventory optimisation. Expertise in data-based decision making, stakeholder collaboration across boundaries, category planning, demand forecasting, sustainable procurement, and achieving commercial targets including core margin, gross sales growth, and cost efficiencies.

Procurement & Sourcing Manager/ Procurement Specialist at Sysco Guest Supply Europe (2024-07 – Present)

Managing end-to-end procurement and commercial performance of OS&E and BTO categories, including pricing strategies, supplier quotes, contract negotiations, annual terms preparation, and proactive cost price management to deliver competitive pricing, cost efficiencies, and improved service levels by 10%. Owning supplier relationships and commercial relationships, negotiated sustainable sourcing agreements, supported category objectives through proactive supplier performance management, and provided alternative sourcing options.

• Collaborating in a matrix environment with planning, import, sales, and marketing teams (horizontal working) to ensure supply chain efficiency, timely delivery, accurate SKU data management, and development of customer-facing materials (brochures, spec sheets, web portals)

Supermarket Assistant at Waitrose & Partners Ltd (2023-07 – 2023-12)

• Optimised inventory control and demand alignment to ensure stock availability, organised displays, and reduced unproductive SKUs/overstocks while supporting units per branch performance
• Delivered precise online order fulfilment and streamlined dispatch processes to meet delivery deadlines, enhancing customer satisfaction, loyalty, and overall customer & performance focus
• Collaborated & supported retail teams to maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment

Buyer at Powerspeed Electrical (2019-07 – 2023-03)

Managed a £12M portfolio across categories (cables, lighting, automotive, tools), owning supplier strategy, selection, and commercial relationships to drive supplier performance, proactive cost price management, and 8% cost savings through strategic influencing and negotiation, supplier scorecards, and tenders. Optimised inventory levels, aligned stock with demand forecasts, reduced overstocks, and delivered commercial targets including margin improvement and efficient supply chain.

• Secured 35% discount on key lines via seasonal contract agreements and increased preferred suppliers by 60% through proactive sourcing, database management, and supplier Joint Business Plan elements

Branch Hardware Buyer at Metro Peech & Browne Wholesalers (2017-10 – 2019-06)

Managed £4-5M hardware portfolio (building materials, electricals), ensuring commercial delivery through efficient inventory control, forecasting, and stock optimisation to reduce holding costs. Improved supplier on-time delivery by 5% via collaborative logistics, performance management, and proactive relationship building.

• Negotiated favourable supply terms, streamlined procurement processes, and supported category commercial targets and sustainability

Level 6 Professional Diploma in Purchasing & Supply – The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) (2016)

Project Management Foundations – LinkedIn Learning (2024)