HAMILTON PAZVAKAVAMBWA
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire (CV33), United Kingdom 07386 889 950
hamiltonpazv@gmail.com
Right to Work: UK (ILR)
PROFILE
Physical commodities trader and logistics operator with hands-on experience sourcing, transporting, and executing commodity flows across Southern Africa. Experienced in trading and distributing fertiliser, fuel, sugar, scrap metal, and chrome concentrate, managing supplier relationships, logistics execution, and delivery coordination across multiple jurisdictions. Strong understanding of the end-to-end commodity transaction lifecycle, including sourcing, pricing, logistics, and settlement. Skilled at developing supplier and customer relationships while managing operational risks in emerging markets.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Physical Commodity Trading
Supplier & Customer Relationship Management Fertiliser, Fuel & Agricultural Commodities
Metals & Mineral Supply Chains (Chrome Concentrate) Cross-Border Trade Execution
Commodity Logistics & Transportation
Trade Transaction Coordination
Risk Awareness (Logistics, Counterparty, Market)
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Supply Chain Negotiation Emerging Markets Trade Corridors
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Commodity Trader & Logistics Operator
Southern Africa | 2015 – Present
● Originated and executed commodity trades across Southern Africa involving fertiliser, fuel, sugar, scrap metal, and chrome concentrate
● Built and maintained long-term relationships with suppliers, transport operators, and commodity buyers
● Managed physical commodity sales and delivery across Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa
● Coordinated procurement, transport, and delivery from Beira Port to inland markets
● Sourced and arranged transportation of chrome concentrate for regional buyers and processors
● Developed scrap metal trade flows supplying South African recycling markets
● Managed end-to-end execution of commodity transactions including sourcing, pricing, delivery, and payment coordination
● Monitored and mitigated operational risks including logistics disruptions, border delays, and counterparty risk
● Coordinated with transport partners and logistics providers to ensure smooth transaction settlement and delivery

MARKET EXPERIENCE
Mozambique – Beira Port logistics gateway Zambia – Lusaka, Ndola commodity markets Zimbabwe – mining and agricultural commodities South Africa – scrap metal and processing markets
KEY STRENGTHS
Deep understanding of Southern African commodity markets
Ability to originate and execute physical commodity trades
Strong supplier and buyer relationship management
Operational expertise in commodity logistics and transportation Experience managing transactions in emerging market environments
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