SAP
MOHAMED LEMA
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Strategic Operations Leader with 8+ years of experience driving excellence across e-commerce, humanitarian, and corporate sectors. Expert in managing $100M+ spend portfolios and delivering 7–15% year-on-year cost optimization. A pioneer in integrating Blockchain and AI into supply chains to reduce fraud by 40%. Proven track record in navigating complex donor compliance (WFP, EU, USAID, GIZ) while scaling SME credit facilities from $90K to $1.5M. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt dedicated to data-driven decision-making and digital transformation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Operations
Institute of Directors Tanzania
11.2024 - Current
- Strategic Leadership: Orchestrating organization-wide operations (Procurement, Finance, HR, IT) to drive digital transformation and 2025 growth targets.
- Digital Ecosystem: Leading the implementation of integrated CRM and LMS platforms to enhance member engagement and operational transparency.
- Governance & Risk: Strengthening institutional frameworks and risk controls to ensure 100% compliance with corporate governance standards.
- Streamlined processes to improve service delivery and stakeholder engagement.
- Led operational strategy to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
Strategic Procurement & Logistics Lead
WeWorld International
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Humanitarian Impact: Managed €2.6M WFP/EU-funded programs across 5 regions with 100% donor compliance audit rating.
- Cost Recovery: Identified and executed €10K in immediate savings through strategic vendor renegotiations and fleet optimization.
- Last-Mile Excellence: Streamlined delivery processes for remote operations, ensuring critical aid reached rural communities on time.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain efficiency and performance.
- Led logistics operations to optimize inventory management and reduce lead times.
Country Procurement Lead
Wasoko
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Portfolio Management: Directed a $100M+ annual procurement portfolio, reducing inventory holding costs by 4% and aging stock by 52% ($243K direct savings).
- FinTech Integration: Scaled supplier credit facilities from $90K to $1.5M, providing vital working capital to 3,000+ African SMEs.
- Tech Innovation: Pioneered a Blockchain/IoT traceability pilot that reduced supply chain fraud by 40% and improved delivery SLAs by 30%.
- Sustainability: Optimized logistics routes using data analytics, resulting in a 15% reduction in carbon emissions.
- (FMCG E-commerce)
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline purchasing processes and improve supply chain operations.
- Developed procurement strategies to optimize vendor selection and cost efficiency.
Sr. Procurement & Logistics Officer
Tanzania Youth Coalition
09.2018 - 05.2023
- Budget Oversight: Managed €3.5M in donor-funded projects (USAID, EU, GIZ) with a 95% on-time delivery rate.
- System Migration: Led the transition to Odoo ERP, reducing the procurement cycle time by 25% and eliminating manual reporting errors.
- Capacity Building: Trained 50+ staff members on compliance and forensic accounting, resulting in zero-finding audits over a 5-year period.
Procurement Specialist
Coca-Cola Kwanza Ltd -Subsidiary of CCBA Africa
Dar es Salaam, 02
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to optimize procurement costs and improve service delivery.
- Developed and maintained supplier relationships, ensuring consistent quality and timely deliveries.
- Implemented procurement strategies that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced lead times.
- Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing decisions and mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions.
- Supported multi-plant raw materials and consumables procurement via SAP across Dar es Salaam, Mbeya, and Zanzibar manufacturing facilities — gaining foundational FMCG procurement, supply planning, and ERP systems exposure.
Education
MBA - Global Business
Atlanta College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
01.2024
Advanced Global Procurement & Sourcing - undefined
Rutgers University
01.2025
Postgraduate Diploma - Procurement & Contract Management
Athena Global
01.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
Institute of Social Work
01.2022
Websites
Executive Profile - Summary
Strategic Operations Leader with 8+ years of experience driving excellence across e-commerce, humanitarian, and corporate sectors. Expert in managing $100M+ spend portfolios and delivering 7–15% year-on-year cost optimization. A pioneer in integrating Blockchain and AI into supply chains to reduce fraud by 40%. Proven track record in navigating complex donor compliance (WFP, EU, USAID, GIZ) while scaling SME credit facilities from $90K to $1.5M. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt dedicated to data-driven decision-making and digital transformation.
Core Value Proposition
RFQ/RFP lifecycle, category management, and $100M+ contract negotiations., Blockchain-powered traceability, IoT integration, and AI-driven fraud detection., Lean Six Sigma, Agile/Scrum, and ERP implementation (SAP, Odoo, Dynamics 365)., Scaling working capital for 3,000+ SMEs and managing multi-million dollar donor budgets., Advanced Power BI, SQL, and predictive analytics for commercial growth.
Select Achievements
- Successfully managed and optimized high-volume spend across multi-country FMCG operations.
- Developed a GenAI-driven fraud analysis framework to detect red flags in vendor bidding processes.
- Built the credit infrastructure that supported the growth of 3,000+ small businesses in East Africa.
Education And Professional Development
- MBA (Global Business), Atlanta College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, USA, 2024
- Advanced Global Procurement & Sourcing, Rutgers University, USA, 2025
- Postgraduate Diploma in Procurement & Contract Management, Athena Global, UK, 2024
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Institute of Social Work, Tanzania, 2022
Technical Stack And Certifications
PMP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Six Sigma Black Belt, FMVA (Financial Modeling), Google Cybersecurity Professional, Forensic Accounting & Fraud Examination, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, SQL, Tableau, Python for Data Science, Odoo, Procurify
Personal Information
Title: Operations & Strategic Sourcing Leader
Skills
- Operational excellence
- Business analysis
- Organizational development
- Safety management
- Logistics management
- Cross-functional coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strategic planning
- Decision-making
- Operations management
- P&L management
- Cost control
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Procurify
WMS
QuickBook
MS Dyanamic 365
Maxab
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Swahili
Advanced (C1)
Interests
Swimming
Networking Event
Reading Procurement Journal & Books
Certification
PMP(Google, IBM, Pearson)
Certified Scrum Master
Google Cybersecurity Analyst
Google Businesses Intelligence Professional
Affiliations
- PMP
- Six Sigma
- FMVA
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of Sales in the development of Product CRM.
- Pioneered blockchain/IoT traceability system at Wasoko reducing supply chain fraud by 40% — the first initiative of its kind across the East African FMCG distribution network
- Built $100M+ FMCG procurement function from scratch across 4 East African markets at Wasoko — implementing Power BI analytics and SAP/Procurify ERP that transformed supply chain visibility and cost management
- Maintained zero donor compliance audit findings across USAID, EU, GIZ, and WFP programmes over 8+ years — across TYC, WeWorld, and IoDT operational portfolios.
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Head of Operations
Institute of Directors Tanzania
11.2024 - Current
Strategic Procurement & Logistics Lead
WeWorld International
08.2024 - 11.2024
Country Procurement Lead
Wasoko
05.2023 - 08.2024
Sr. Procurement & Logistics Officer
Tanzania Youth Coalition
09.2018 - 05.2023
Procurement Specialist
Coca-Cola Kwanza Ltd -Subsidiary of CCBA Africa
05.2017 - 08.2017
MBA - Global Business
Atlanta College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Advanced Global Procurement & Sourcing - undefined
Rutgers University
Postgraduate Diploma - Procurement & Contract Management
Athena Global
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
Institute of Social Work