Charles Mwalongo
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Certified Procurement and Supplies Professional (CPSP) with a certificate of Recognition from the International Federation of Purchasing & Supply Management (IFPSM). Bringing over 9 years of expertise in Business, specializing in Procurement and Logistics Management. Committed to leveraging experience, academic background, and interpersonal skills to drive productivity and efficiency. Known for diligence, creativity, innovation, reliability, and energy. Eager to tackle challenges and deliver top-notch training and management services across public and private sectors. Proactive coordinator who excels under pressure and consistently delivers exceptional results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Procurement & Logistics Specialist
Christian Social Services Commission
03.2021 - Current
- Oversee the preparation of procurement documentation (e.g., ToR, Commission procurement plan, tendering documents, specifications, etc.)
- Ensure that all final procurement documentations are prepared by relevant procurement regulations and guidelines
- Prepare the Commission’s Annual Procurement plan, and update it every quarter.
- Tracked supply, equipment, and product inventory quantities to maintain necessary levels.
- Managed inventory levels for optimal cost savings and minimal stockouts.
- Oversaw every phase of the supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
- Managed and tracked package transfers such as bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists, and load tags.
- Maintained compliance with all relevant regulations, ensuring safe transportation of goods while avoiding costly fines or penalties due to non-compliance issues.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Oversaw complex projects for senior leaders by ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and contribute to overall cost savings.
Procurement & Logistics Officer
Deloitte Consulting Limited
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Carry out competitive procurement processes in compliance with the firm’s procedures, regulations, and or Government Public Procurement Act for purchases and acquisitions of materials and services, and in certain circumstances, USAID procurement policies and procedures will be necessary when standing in for project procurement staff.
- Prepare annual procurement plans, showing the most appropriate professional procurement method to be applied for each purchase, prepare the appropriate sourcing documents and a monthly summary of procurement activities conducted.
- Negotiate service contracts for equipment and service provision as necessary.
- Ensure adherence to set purchasing procedures and processes.
- Ensure that all final procurement-related documentation is prepared according to relevant procurement regulations and guidelines.
- Manage credible sourcing processes for new company requirements.
- Maintain a list of the approved suppliers, liaise with the Nairobi Office to upload the approved supply information to the requisition system, and share such details with the users.
- Effective management of the BRMS supplier risk check with the Risk and Independence function entails requesting the supplier’s data during the bidding process and subjecting such data to the Risk and Independence function, who provide written supplier approval or rejection.
- Effectively manage approved suppliers with cost efficiency.
Procurement and Logistics Officer
Jhpiego - an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University
07.2015 - 09.2019
- Co-ordinate the supply of goods and logistics support for programs, including requisition, work order, inventory, transportation, issuing, and processing payment for goods according to the Organization’s Policies and Guidelines.
- Ensure appropriate vendor management and coordinate timely payment to all vendors.
- Follow up with suppliers/vendors after issuance of the Purchase Orders to ensure on-time delivery of goods.
- Prepare basis for vendor selection and, where necessary, forward to Jhpiego Baltimore Office for approval.
- Inform the user/client of any change in shipment delivery dates.
- Inform the store on the arrival of the shipment before delivery to make sure they are ready to receive the goods.
- Participating in evaluating, appraising, and selecting pre-qualified suppliers/vendors.
- Work closely with the Senior Procurement Officer to ensure timely procurement and proactively identify gaps and make suggestions for improvement.
- Track the progress of orders using my Jhpiego as necessary and clarify any missing information from the client.
- Maintain procurement tracking sheet offline or in my. Jhpiego intranet, ensure the tracking sheet is updated with the current procurement status.
- Achievements
Procurement and Logistics Officer
Good Neighbors International (Shinyanga)
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Follow up with suppliers/vendors after issuance of the Purchase Orders to ensure on-time delivery of goods.
- Sourcing quotations and negotiating prices, terms, delivery, and after-sales services with vendors.
- Raising LPOs and forwarding them to vendors/suppliers.
- Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Identify and select the most appropriate suppliers to fulfill purchase requests to increase efficiency and achieve greater cost-effectiveness.
- Oversee the procurement and store management functions within the MCH project in the Kishapu District.
- Oversee the MCH project Asset Register, ensuring that all information (i.e., quantity, tracking numbers) is up-to-date and coherent with project logistics asset lists.
- Monitor, advise, promote, and train staff in supply chain management, including the development of improved logistics systems and systems compliance.
- Monitor and enhance procedures in operations through field visits, giving advice and training, and ensuring that staff follow project and donor rules, guidelines, and good practices.
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports to submit to the Operation Manager, the Project Medical Officer, and the Managing Director.
- Achievements
Program Assistant Intern
Johns Hopkins University
01.2014 - 09.2014
- Managing different projects for clients like VOA, BMAF, UNDP, NORAD, UMATI, and SAGCOT.
- Developing concepts, Budget, and Managing Solutions
- Managing Media interventions for report launch events
- Managed and coordinated Procurement and Logistics
- Managing different Communication Campaigns
- Ensuring customer service satisfaction and good client relationship
- Achievements
Education
Master of Business Administration - Corporate Management
Mzumbe University Dar es Salaam Campus College (MDCC)
05.2024
Certified Procurement and Supplies Professional - undefined
Procurement and Supplies Professionals and Technician Board (PSPTB)
05.2018
Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management - undefined
Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA)
11.2013
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Mwakaleli High School
02.2010
Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Don Bosco Seminary
10.2007
Skills
- Proficient in ERP and SAP systems
- Experienced with Navision software
- Proficient in contract negotiation
- Proficient in written and oral communication
- Proficient in advanced Microsoft Office features
- Skilled in negotiation
- Logistics coordination
- Supply chain analysis
- Detailed inventory assessment
- Team management
- Market trend analysis for demand
- Vendor onboarding
- Purchase orders
References
Peter, Maduki, Executive Director, pmaduki@csse.or.tz, +255-754803344, Christian Social Services Commission (CSSC), Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road, Plot No. 4, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, P.O Box 9433
Reading books, Exploring new challenges
New adventure books
Travelling to new places
Hiking
Sports (Jogging)
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Swahili
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Senior Procurement & Logistics Specialist
Christian Social Services Commission
03.2021 - Current
Procurement & Logistics Officer
Deloitte Consulting Limited
10.2019 - 02.2021
Procurement and Logistics Officer
Jhpiego - an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University
07.2015 - 09.2019
Procurement and Logistics Officer
Good Neighbors International (Shinyanga)
10.2014 - 06.2015
Program Assistant Intern
Johns Hopkins University
01.2014 - 09.2014
Certified Procurement and Supplies Professional - undefined
Procurement and Supplies Professionals and Technician Board (PSPTB)
Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management - undefined
Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA)
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Mwakaleli High School
Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Don Bosco Seminary
Master of Business Administration - Corporate Management
Mzumbe University Dar es Salaam Campus College (MDCC)
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