Exploring the supply chain in the European countries
Lawson Kawamala
Procurement And Supply Chain
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Results-driven Procurement Officer offering superior professional skills and eager to explore the procurement process in the European countries, sound judgment and meticulous organizational skills. Meets internal supply needs while maintaining budget and operational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Procurement Officer
Tanzania Commercial Bank PLC
9 2017 - Current
- To assist the Chief Manager Procurement in overseeing procurement processes including procurement planning, purchases contract implementation.
- Develop and strengthen supplier relationships.
- Evaluate vendor performance regularly to maintain reliable supply chain operations and address issues promptly.
- Maintain detailed records of all procurement activities for reference purposes as well as for auditing and compliance.
- Manage procurement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, legal requirements, and industry standards in all procurement activities.
- Build relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Prepare accurate purchase orders using relevant software applications, ensuring clear communication of requirements to suppliers.
- Achieve cost savings by conducting thorough market research before initiating the purchasing process.
- Develop strong partnerships with vendors to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
- Reduced costs with meticulous supplier negotiation and strict adherence to budget constraints.
- Assist in the development of annual budgets by forecasting procurement needs accurately based on historical data analysis.
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Managed database of vendor details and pricing information to maintain organization.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services.
Procurement Officer
National Health Insurance Fund
02.2013 - 09.2017
- Assist and advised the Procurement manager in managing procurement and supplies activities of the organization in compliance to the stipulated guidelines of the Public Procurement Act and its Regulations
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
- Evaluated vendor performance regularly to maintain reliable supply chain operations and address issues promptly.
- Ensured compliance with organizational policies, legal requirements, and industry standards in all procurement activities.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
Procurement Auditor
Innovex Auditors
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Conducting procurement audit in various public and private organizations including donor funded projects as well as preparation of procurement guidelines to various Non Governmental Organizations which approached our firm.
- Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the procurement process of the audited Client.
- Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits for our Clients.
- Identified procurement savings and recommended ways to improve the purchase process.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Logistics Management - Procurement And Logistics Management
Institute of Accountancy Arusha
Arusha, Tanzania 04.2001 - 04.2009
Skills
Supplier relationships
Vendor Sourcing
Supplier Relationship Management
Bid process management
Purchasing strategy
Certification
Lawson Mwijage Kawamala, 04/24/2024
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/29/1982
- Marital Status: Married (with 2 children)
References
- Jackson Buhulula, 0754030914, jbuhulula@gmail.com
- Lloyd Zungu, Senior Manager, Innovex Consultants, P.O. Box 75297, DSM, 0767 309424, Lloyd.zhungu@gmail.com
- Lilian Colman, Head of HR, UN women - DSM office, 0765381112, lilian.riwa@unwomen.org
Training
- PSPTB training, Value for Money, 07/2011
- PSPTB annual procurement Professional Conference, 12/2012
- Shortlisted by PPRA to be part of individual consultants to conduct procurement audit in various government entities, 12/2013
- Training concerning Procurement Management Information System (PMIS) conducted by PPRA, 2013
- PSPTB training, principles and pillars of procurement, 09/2014
- BICO training, Public procurement Act of 2011 and its regulations of 2013, 10/2014
- PPRA training, Challenges in implementation of the Public procurement Act of 2011 and its regulations of 2013, 02/2015
- PSPTB annual procurement Professional Conference, 12/2015
- Training concerning Procurement Management Information System (PMIS) conducted by PPRA, 06/2016
- Training concerning International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 conducted by BSI (UK based company), 05/2017
- PSPTB annual procurement Professional Conference, 12/2018
- Leadership training conducted by Tanzania Institute of Bankers, 12/2020
Interests
Timeline
Procurement Officer
National Health Insurance Fund
02.2013 - 09.2017
Procurement Auditor
Innovex Auditors
01.2010 - 01.2013
Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Logistics Management - Procurement And Logistics Management
Institute of Accountancy Arusha
04.2001 - 04.2009
Procurement Officer
Tanzania Commercial Bank PLC
9 2017 - Current