Awad Juma
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Goal-oriented Procurement Officer adept at balancing supply needs with budget and operational requirements. Good researcher and multitasker with excellent judgment. Looking for a challenging role in a fast-paced environment. Focused on locating materials, researching suppliers, and overseeing bidding processes. Excellent relationship-manager and organizer with a systematic approach and solid communication skills. Familiar with procurement processes and requirements.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Officer
Salaam Bank
Kampala, Uganda
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, achieving an average cost reduction of 10% and ensuring on-time delivery of goods and services
- Analyzed market trends and identified new sources of supply, leading to the identification of a new supplier that reduced costs by 25% while maintaining quality standards
- Managed supplier relationships and ensured compliance with contractual agreements, resulting in a 95% supplier performance rating and a 20% reduction in supplier-related issues
- Reviewed invoices and purchase orders for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Evaluated products and services offered by vendors based on factors such as price, quality, availability, reliability.
- Implemented strategies for reducing costs associated with purchasing goods and services without compromising on quality or service level agreements.
- Processed payments to suppliers within established timelines while ensuring accuracy of invoice details.
- Ensured that all purchases were made in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Admin Officer
Top Finance Bank
Kampala, Uganda
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Offering friendly and professional customer service, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly and courteously
- Providing information on bank products and services
- Preparing and processing various banking documents and forms
- Accurately inputting and updating customer information in the bank's database
- Handling incoming and outgoing mail and emails
- Scheduling appointments and meetings as needed
- Maintaining office supplies and ordering new supplies as required.
- Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
Education
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Cost reduction strategies
- Market trend analysis
- Vendor management systems
- Risk management in procurement
- Project management
- Financial acumen
- Supply chain management
- Quality assurance
- Process improvement strategies
- Compliance management
- Inventory management
- Excellent communication - oral and written
- Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work across multiple tasks within required deadlines
- Strategic Sourcing
- Decision-making skills
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
- Knowledge of procurement laws and regulations
- Ethical procurement practices
- Vendor Sourcing
- Supplier relationships
- Bidding coordination
Timeline
Procurement Officer
Salaam Bank
07.2023 - 05.2024
Admin Officer
Top Finance Bank
02.2021 - 06.2023
Similar Profiles
Bachir FARAH BADARBachir FARAH BADAR
Business Development Manager at Salaam BankBusiness Development Manager at Salaam Bank
SA Saeed Ali IdleSA Saeed Ali Idle
Counterfeit Officer at Salaam Somali BankCounterfeit Officer at Salaam Somali Bank
SAMUEL NONISAMUEL NONI
Student at University of Dar es salaamStudent at University of Dar es salaam