Amani Kaira
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Strategic Procurement Manager with expertise in supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement strategy development. Skilled in market analysis and sourcing, successfully negotiating contracts to optimize pricing and terms. Proven ability to streamline procurement processes and enhance service quality, driving significant cost savings. Committed to aligning procurement strategies with corporate goals and improving workflows for team success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
Backbone Tanzania limited
Dar es salaam, tanzania
09.2021 - Current
- Managed supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery of goods and maintaining consistent supply chain flow.
- Analyzed market conditions to identify potential sourcing opportunities.
- Developed procurement strategies aligned with company goals and market trends.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, achieving favorable pricing and terms that aligned with budgetary goals.
- Conducted supplier performance evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring high service quality standards.
- Managed the procurement process from purchase order generation to delivery of goods or services.
- Identified potential vendors and evaluated them according to price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and sustainability.
- Prepared reports on purchasing activity including cost savings achieved through negotiations with suppliers.
Procurement Manager
YOSOY LIMTED
Dar es salaam, tanzania
03.2017 - 08.2022
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, achieving optimal pricing and terms that supported budget goals.
- Developed procurement strategies aligned with company goals and market trends.
- Managed supplier relationships to secure timely delivery of goods, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Coordinated cross-departmental efforts to streamline purchasing processes, improving collaboration and reducing lead times.
- Analyzed market conditions to identify potential sourcing opportunities.
- Conducted supplier performance evaluations to enhance service quality.
- Trained team members on procurement policies and best practices.
- Managed the procurement process from purchase order generation to delivery of goods or services.
Education
Associate of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations And Marketing
ST Augustine University of Tanzania
Mwanza, Tanzania09-2016
Certificate - Certificate of Journalism And Mass Communication
ST Augustine University of Tanzania
Mwanza, Tanzania08-2012
Adavnced Level - HGL
LORD BADEN POWEL Secondary School
Tanzania06-2011
Secondary Education -
ST Mathew's Secondary School
Tanzania10-2009
Primary Education -
Nkumba Primary School
Uganda11-2005
Skills
- Procurement strategy
- Supplier management
- Contract negotiation
- Vendor evaluation
- Market analysis
- Cost reduction
- Inventory control
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- computer skills ( word and excel)
- Communication
- Team training
- Able to work as a team and can work under pressure
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Swahili
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Backbone Tanzania limited
09.2021 - Current
Procurement Manager
YOSOY LIMTED
03.2017 - 08.2022
Associate of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations And Marketing
ST Augustine University of Tanzania
Certificate - Certificate of Journalism And Mass Communication
ST Augustine University of Tanzania
Adavnced Level - HGL
LORD BADEN POWEL Secondary School
Secondary Education -
ST Mathew's Secondary School
Primary Education -
Nkumba Primary School