Mrisho Salehe Mohamed

• · Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize both efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure that company follows its contractual obligation'
• Oversee renewal, termination, or renegotiation of procurement contracts.
• Develop procurement plan and manage its execution.

· Ensure that purchased goods comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.

• Manage relationships with suppliers and report to management about any serious issues.
• Set and manage procurement KPIs to track and improve performance.
• Preparing various reports i.e procurement expenditures and savings, purchase request status report.
• Supervise and provide guidelines for effective storage of goods and rational use of office equipment and supplies.
• Ensure that payment to vendors made promptly after service/goods delivery and acceptance.
• Ensure proper document keeping based on organization policies and regulatory guidelines. This entails proper filing system where each procurement action has independent file.
• Used trend data and financial forecasts to establish accurate budgets aligned with operational needs.
• Built productive relationships with stakeholders, communicated updates and sought mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Minimised customer complaints by verifying procured items met required quality standards.
• Advised and guided management teams on decision-making, enabling cost-effective tendering processes.
• Mentored and motivated junior procurement staff to consistently meet and exceed department KPIs.
• Enhanced supplier relationships by negotiating contracts and managing communications.

• Develop procurement plan and manage its execution.
• Perform vendor/suppliers’ pre-qualifications process including vendor's due diligence.
• Negotiate best deals with vendors for program costs control and cost management.
• Prepare weekly reports and any other highlights as may be requested.
• Perform supplier performance appraisal to maintain best performance and identify non-performance vendors.
• Manage constructive business relationship with suppliers and other supply chain stakeholders.
• Receiving and analyzing purchase requests from user departments in Mbeya, Dar, and regional offices to determine appropriate method of procurement i.e., quotation, tender and RFP and forward them to Senior management for approval.
• To manage procurement contract with vendors to ensure best prices and value for money.

Achievement:

• Being able to purchase VMMC Mobile clinic which was sourced locally which costed TZS 450+mil.
• Being able to conduct long term procurement including provision airtime and bundle, fuel and staff’s health insurance and motor vehicles insurance cover which in total cost about TZS 3+Bilion.

• Develop procurement plan and manage its execution.
• Overview supervision of day-to-day procurement activities.
• Supervision of procurement team
• ·Advised management on different procurement scenarios.
• Capacitated vendors and staff on procurement procedures and best practices.
• Manage constructive business relationship with suppliers and other supply chain stakeholders
• Prepared and presented procurement report to central management in Tanzania and home office team in USA on weekly basis.

• Plans, develops, and manages all procurement and contractual aspects of projects of significant complexity related to procurement of diverse services and commodities considering local economic and other conditions.
• Prepares/oversees preparation and distribution of invitations to tender and manages/conducts all aspects of bid/proposal evaluations.
• Ensures conformity with Public Procurement Act, its Regulations, and guidelines.
• Provides timely advice on all matters pertaining to procurement and supplies where applicable.
• Conducts market research to keep abreast of market developments; researches and analyses statistical data and market reports on commodity situation, production patterns and availability of goods and services.
• Identifies new technologies and products/services, evaluates, and recommends potential supply sources and participates in incorporation of research results into procurement program.
• Oversees adherence to contractual agreements, recommends amendments and extensions of contracts, and advises concerned parties on contractual rights and obligations.
• Prepares variety of procurement-related documents, contracts, communications, guidelines, instructions, etc.
• Oversees planning, control, management and disposal of inventories and asset.
• Oversees physical inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment

Achievement:

• Being able to Prepare and present Procurement and Logistics Policy and Manual to TAWLA Board of directors, and accepted for organization and staffs use.
• Managing procurement of four project vehicles which costed 480+ Mil TZS.

Procurement

• Preparation of Procurement Plan.
• Procurement of Organization’s Materials.
• Contract management, including preparation of contract and addendum, solving disputes, and filing contracts accordingly.
• Quickly respond to procurement quarrel to government agencies like TDA, TBS, and TRA.
• Supervision of Tender Evaluation and Analysis.
• Preparation and presentation procurement report to regional program Manager and head of procurement.
• Supervision of supplier’s performance evaluation

Logistics and Administrative

• Fleet Management (Vehicles R&M, Vehicles insurance cover and Fuel Management)
• Supervision of Importation and exportation of items
• Supervision of safety and security task in working area
• Management of staffs (Recruitment, Appraisal, and conflict resolution)

Assets Management

• Assets registration and record in system.
• Supervision of monthly and annually assets’ verification
• Assests disposal
• Provision of education to staffs on assets management.

Achievement: Being able to manage procurement of construction of Health facility Centre, purchasing of 50 Motorcycles, Health Equipment Facilities for Kilombero District Under sponsorship of Plan international via Donor which costed 250+ Mil TZS.

• Preparation and Presentation of procurement plan
• Contract management, including preparation of addendum, solving disputes, and filing them accordingly.
• Procurement of organization’s materials.
• Performing Tender Evaluation and Analysis.
• Fleet Management (Motor Vehicles R&M, Motor Vehicles insurance cover, Fuel Management and Hiring of Motor vehicles)
• Preparation and Presentation of procurement report.
• Performed supplier’s performance evaluation.
• Provide supply chain guidance and support based on donor’s policies.
• Adhered Procurement policies and procedures with given SOP. Management of organization’s Assets.
• Management of staffs (Recruitment, Appraisal, and conflict resolution)
• Budget Management (Planning, Monitoring & Controlling, and executing)
• Supervision of supplies distribution from one working region to another.
• Achievement: Being able to save Procurement and Logistics activities for three regions which were costed about $750,000+ annually.
• Achievement: Being able to save Procurement and Logistics activities for three regions which were costed about $750,000+ annually

• Maintain up-to-date file of local and foreign companies to assure securing best prices available on desired product, consistent with quality, service and timely delivery.
• Coordinate all phases of centralized purchasing, proposals, PO’s and contracts.
• Ensure that items ordered are specifically detailed, in order for supplier to deliver quality and quantity on time.
• Coordinate with accounting team to ensure respect of invoices’ payment terms.
• Coordinate with operations team in order to ensure delivery of overseas orders on time.
• Identify reliable vendors and suppliers and establish and maintain strong relationships and negotiate favorable terms and resolve any issues or disputes that may arise.
• Evaluate vendor performance, including quality, pricing, and delivery time, and make recommendations to supervisor when updating vendor list.
• Prepare regular reports on procurement activities, highlighting key metrics, budget utilization, and any significant issues or improvements.
• Be accountable and manage department budget and forecast to contribute to overall commercial objectives.
• Produce regular performance reports based on KPI analysis.
• Build relationships with all key stakeholders across business.
• Responsible for developing procurement and supply chain best practices and analytics across team.

Achievement: Increased competitiveness by ensuring timely delivered and provided quality information which was vital for management decision making.

Procurement

• Preparation of procurement plan
• Performed market survey whenever is necessary.
• Follow up with vendors to ensure quickly delivered of goods and services.
• Preparation of procurement report
• Performed tender evaluation and analysis.
• Preparation of vendor’s contract
• Contract management.

Logistics

• Management of C& F as well as 3PL
• Assets Management (Registering, Coding, Allocation and Disposal)
• Fleet management (Motor vehicles’ services, Fuel Management, and Vehicles allocation)

Inventory Management

• Supervision of stores’ best practice like FIFO, FEFO, and LIFO & ABC Analysis is implemented.
• Supervision of receiving and issuing of materials to ensure that is done correctly.
• Supervision of stock transfer from one area to another.

Achievement: Being able to reduce holding costs by reduced number of warehouses from six to three.