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Idd KIRONDO

Idd KIRONDO

Summary

A dynamic and strategic business leader with over a decade of experience driving supply chain transformations and managing cross-border procurement across banking and manufacturing sectors. Recognized for delivering multimillion-dollar savings while enhancing operational efficiency and aligning sourcing strategies with corporate sustainability goals. Adept in risk management, stakeholder engagement, and supplier relationship development, with a proven ability to lead high-impact initiatives that support long-term business growth

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Procurement

CRDB Bank Plc
09.2022 - Current
  • Providing leadership for the Group's strategic sourcing and procurement activities ensures that value for money is achieved
  • Successfully implemented the Group's procurement strategy in line with the Group's sustainability strategy
  • Provided leadership in the Annual Procurement Plan, sourcing, and deployment of the Group's cross-border procurements, including the establishment of a subsidiary in the DRC
  • Successfully harmonized the Group's procurement projects to drive the strategic value of critical systems and solutions
  • Developed and implemented the Group's cost-efficiency strategy leading to more than 10% savings on the procurement budget in the 2022FY

Senior Manager Procurement

CRDB Bank Plc
08.2019 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for managing the Group's supply chain and strategic sourcing
  • The role entailed the development, implementation, and management of all the Group's procurement processes
  • Successfully developed and implemented a groupwide Cost-containment Strategy saving over TZS 50 billion over 4 years
  • Led the team in conducting the first Group's public disposal of assets raising a total of TZS800 Million in proceeds
  • Spearheaded re-negotiation of lease contracts amounting to TZS 10 billion in 2020, which led to a cost reduction and benefits of TZS 530 billion
  • I was a key resource in the Group's strategic transformation team tasked to reform the group's procurement function and establish a directorate
  • Successfully managed the sourcing and acquisition of the Group's critical systems including the Agency Banking System, Treasury Management System, AML, and Fraud Management system
  • Successfully re-engineered the Group's vendor management process through the centralization of repetitive branch services
  • Successfully implemented Procurement Business Partnership Model through stakeholder engagement by supporting businesses to deliver their KPIs, SLA Management, and Budget limits and visibility

Country Supply Chain Manager

Yara International
02.2019 - 07.2020
  • Reporting to the Managing Director, my role entailed driving Yara Tanzania's supply chain process to ensure the achievement of the company's mission to feed the world and protect the planet
  • Introduced the transportation of fertilizer via railway by extending the railway line to the bagging factory which allowed direct loading to the wagons
  • This initiative resulted in significant savings on transportation costs and improved delivery timelines
  • Effectively negotiated key contracts with both inbound and outbound logistics services providers to ensure cost-effective and timely deliveries of goods
  • Successfully improved turnaround time (TAT) on the deliveries to cross-border clients, Rwanda and Burundi
  • Built a strategic relationship with Tanzania Railway Company (TRC) to continue with cost-efficient transportation of fertilizer across the country, especially during the pick season when trucks turn around is low
  • Achieved double-digit savings through negotiation and cost avoidance to achieve minimum or no variations of Supply chain yearly budget vs
  • Actual Costs

Logistics Manager & Country Planner

Yara International
02.2017 - 02.2019
  • I was responsible for leading Yara's Logistics operations and material requirements in Tanzania & Rwanda
  • Strategically launched Yara's Logistics operations In Rwanda
  • Trained contracted warehouse operators (Spedag International) for the operations in Kigali, Huye and Musanze
  • Successfully led material requirement planning for Tanzania Burundi and Rwanda for two consecutive years
  • Enhanced utilization of regional requirements by consolidating East and South Africa orders to optimize the logistics cost and get an advantage of bulk procurements
  • Substantively improved the logistics operations in Tanzania and Rwanda by renegotiating contracts, reviewing due diligence processes and SLA, and setting up with logistics companies

Logistics Coordinator

Yara International
10.2014 - 02.2017
  • I coordinated Yara's warehouses' operations in Tanzania and Rwanda to ensure efficient, safe and economical operations with profound customer service and Inventory management to make sure no stock-outs
  • Introduced lean warehouses operation framework with consideration to health and safety measures
  • Introduced stack safety nets to protect people from falling on either side of the stacks while building the stack inside the warehouse or during loading flatbeds tracks
  • Launched new warehouse operations in Tabora and Mwanza
  • Successfully improved TAT in receiving and loading goods to the customers with consideration to FIFO approach to avoid spillages and overstaying bags
  • Strategically negotiated contracts with Landlords and warehouse operators in order to reduce the handling costs per ton

Accountant

Yara International
05.2013 - 10.2014
  • I was responsible to work with business operations to set up new customers and suppliers in Oracle, prepare payments to the suppliers, writing cheques, online payments, conduct reconciliation of A/P sub-ledger with GL account, support with audit reviews during audit session as well supporting the Financial Controller during Inter-company Reporting
  • Supported the Financial Controller in reconciliation, reviews and documentation which led to consistency satisfactory audit
  • Improved Supplier and customers account management with monthly balance confirmation which significantly reduced reconciliation workload and bad debts
  • Timely processing of statutory and suppliers' payments, which reduced penalties and noncompliance for government payments

Sales Associate

NMB Bank Plc
07.2012 - 05.2013
  • My key role was to support out-of-branch services such as account openings, mobile banking registration, the use of ATMs for the Bank to collect ATM usage fees and reduce the traffic/queue inside Branches
  • Proactively reduced the customer queues inside the Branch by strengthening alternative service channels
  • Increase the usage of Mobile banking inline with the set KPI's.


Education

Executive Leadership Program -

Strathmore University
09.2024

MCIPS Chartered Professional -

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Chain- UK
05.2023

Procurement and Logistics Certificate -

DisasterReady
07.2022

Certified Strategic Supply Chain Manager (CSSM) -

Qualify UK
11.2020

Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) -

National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA)
11.2019

B. Commerce -

University of DSM -Business School
07.2012

Skills

  • Great Relationship Management
  • Resilient Leader
  • Strategic Negotiator
  • Business /Financial Acumen
  • Strategic thinker
  • Understanding of Risk Management

Work Experience

With over a decade of experience across procurement, supply chain, and finance, my career reflects a steady evolution from operational roles to strategic leadership. Early experience in finance provided a strong grounding in financial controls, reconciliations, and audit support—skills that continue to inform sound decision-making and budget discipline.

Progressing into logistics and supply chain management, the focus shifted to optimizing operations, improving delivery timelines, and negotiating contracts that balanced cost, quality, and efficiency. These roles demanded a hands-on approach, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of regional dynamics.

In recent years, leadership roles in both multinational and banking environments have centered on procurement transformation, strategic sourcing, and cross-border initiatives. This includes driving multimillion-dollar savings, supporting business expansion, and aligning procurement strategies with sustainability and corporate goals. Throughout, the approach has remained consistent: lead with integrity, deliver value, and build strong relationships that enable long-term success.

Affiliations

  • NBAA
  • CIPS
  • PSTB

Certification

CPA(T), Chartered MCIPS (CIPS-UK), CPSP(TZ)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head of Procurement

CRDB Bank Plc
09.2022 - Current

Senior Manager Procurement

CRDB Bank Plc
08.2019 - 08.2022

Country Supply Chain Manager

Yara International
02.2019 - 07.2020

Logistics Manager & Country Planner

Yara International
02.2017 - 02.2019

Logistics Coordinator

Yara International
10.2014 - 02.2017

Accountant

Yara International
05.2013 - 10.2014

Sales Associate

NMB Bank Plc
07.2012 - 05.2013

MCIPS Chartered Professional -

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Chain- UK

Procurement and Logistics Certificate -

DisasterReady

Certified Strategic Supply Chain Manager (CSSM) -

Qualify UK

Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) -

National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA)

B. Commerce -

University of DSM -Business School

Executive Leadership Program -

Strathmore University

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