Thomas Thindwa

Results-driven procurement and supply chain professional with over eight years of progressive experience in mining procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, inventory control and asset verification. Progressed from Intern Buyer to Graduate Trainee Buyer and Group Buyer at RioZim Ltd before joining Kant Consulting as Asset Verification Team Leader. Experienced in procurement supporting Dalny Mine operations and the BIOX Project, local and international sourcing across Zimbabwe, South Africa and China, supplier negotiations, freight coordination with FreightWorld and Syspro ERP.

Currently pursuing the CIPS Level 4 Diploma.

Asset Verification Team Leader at Kant Consulting (2025-09 – Present)

• Led and supervised asset verification teams across Tshwane TVET College, Vuselela TVET College and NHLS projects.
• Planned and coordinated daily verification activities to achieve project milestones.
• Verified physical assets against fixed asset registers and investigated discrepancies.
• Conducted asset tagging, barcode verification and reconciliation.
• Prepared variance reports and management progress reports.
• Collaborated with finance and asset management teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintained accurate asset registers supporting audit readiness and financial reporting.
• Ensured compliance with client asset management policies and quality standards.
• Trained and mentored verification team members.

Group Buyer at RioZim Ltd (2020-02 – 2024-10)

• Managed the full procurement lifecycle for mining equipment, engineering spares, plant consumables, PPE, explosives and operational services.
• Utilised Syspro ERP to process requisitions, purchase orders, supplier records and procurement reporting.
• Managed local and international sourcing across Zimbabwe, South Africa and China.
• Prepared RFQs, evaluated quotations and negotiated pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules.
• Coordinated imports with FreightWorld and expeditors.
• Worked closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Stores, Finance and Operations.
• Optimised inventory while preventing stock-outs.
• Implemented procurement process improvements.
• Supported the BIOX Project; managed 50+ suppliers; negotiated cost savings; improved supplier performance; ensured uninterrupted supply.

Graduate Trainee Buyer at RioZim Ltd (2018-02 – 2020-02)

• Assisted in sourcing mining equipment, engineering spares, consumables and operational materials.
• Obtained supplier quotations and conducted price comparisons.
• Prepared requisitions and purchase orders using Syspro.
• Expedited deliveries and monitored supplier performance.
• Maintained procurement records and supplier database.
• Coordinated inventory replenishment with Stores.
• Supported RFQs, negotiations, reporting and procurement compliance.

Intern Buyer at RioZim Ltd (2016-02 – 2017-02)

• Supported buyers with daily procurement activities.
• Raised purchase orders and requisitions.
• Obtained quotations and compared supplier pricing.
• Expedited deliveries and resolved invoice discrepancies.
• Maintained procurement documentation and supplier records.
• Prepared purchasing reports and coordinated goods receipt with Stores.
• Learned procurement, supplier management and inventory control in a mining environment.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business Management and Entrepreneurship – Chinhoyi University of Technology