Famara Kinteh
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Skilled Procurement Manager with proven experience in overseeing and managing procurement processes. Strengths include developing cost-effective strategies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. Notable impact achieved through optimizing supply chain operations and fostering strong supplier relationships for quality assurance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager Support Services
National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC)
06.2022 - Current
- Strategic High Value Procurements, Procurement of Air Tickets, Head of Procurement Operations for all other departments of NAWEC other than Water and Electricity Business Units and Assist the Senior Procurement Manager
- I am currently a member of the proposal evaluation committee for the Gambia Sustainable Energy Project (GSEP) under the Sustainable Energy Service Company (SESCO) for the solar electrification of Public Schools and Health Facilities in the Gambia
Procurement Manager
National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC)
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Strategic High Value Procurement, Assistant to Senior Procurement and Materials Manager, and Head of Electricity Business unit Procurements
Procurement Officer
National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC)
09.2014 - 07.2021
- Processing and Managing Overseas Purchases, light fuel (diesel) supplies, air tickets, major tenders, managing contracts of work, goods and services, and other minor duties that contribute to the achievement of the overall procurement objectives of NAWEC
- Assistant Procurement Specialist in the Gambia Electricity Support Project (GESP) and Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project (GERMP)
- I have also served as acting procurement manager from January2018 to June2018 and from September2020 to November2020
- I was the Budget Control Officer of the Procurement Unit of NAWEC, responsible for ensuring that purchases conformed to their budgetary allocations
Subject Teacher
Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE)
09.2011 - 07.2014
- English Language and Commerce
- I served as an assistant staff secretary in the2012–13 academic year and as a staff secretary in the2013–14 academic year
- I have also served as coordinator of the Berending Senior School Press Club and the Commercial Students Association
- Again, I have served on the sports and July22nd beauty pageant committees and was very influential in helping the school win many awards
Education
BSc. - Procurement and Supply Chain Management
University College of Management Studies
Kumasi, Ghana06.2020
CIPS Foundation - Purchasing and Supply
Management Development Institute/CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PURCHASING AND SUPPLY (CIPS)
08.2015
Higher Teacher’s Certificate - English Language and Science
Gambia College School of Education
08.2011
West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) - Art
Saint Peter’s Technical Senior Secondary School
06.2008
Skills
- Procurement Specialist
- Assist the company in the development and implementation of procurement and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
- Represent the company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers, subcontractors, and professional service providers
- Excellent leadership and teamwork
- Detail-oriented, flexible, and highly motivated with a strong work ethic
- Effective time management and organizational skills
References
- Free Mariama, Sanyang, Procurement Specialist GESP, GERMP, ECOREAP, Sanyangf81@yahoo.com, 4376120, 9967791, 3182113, National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC)
- Kebba, Tamba, Vice Principal, Tamba.kebba@yahoo.com, 3909744, 9809744, Charles Jow Memorial Academy School
- Doris A., Kokuma, Lecturer and Dean of Students, daak2008@yahoo.com, +2330244662728, University College of Management Studies
Training
- Induction for New Employees—NAWEC
- Public Procurement Rules and Procedures (GPPA)
- Public Procurement Planning and Strategy Development (GPPA)
- Key Performance Indicators and Financial Reporting-MDI (NAWEC-GESP)
- Procurement Process, Preparation of Bidding Documents, and Evaluation Reports (GPPA)
- Procurement of Consultancy Services (GPPA)
- Works Procurement Management in World Bank-Funded Projects—GIMPA, Ghana
- Procurement, Auditing, and Revenue Management in Utilities—KAFUE GORGE REGIONAL TRAINING CENTRE, ZAMBIA
- NAWEC Communications Focal Points-Ocean Bay Hotel
- Leadership and Corporate Governance (MDI)
Timeline
Procurement Manager Support Services
National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC)
06.2022 - Current
Procurement Manager
National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC)
07.2021 - 06.2022
Procurement Officer
National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC)
09.2014 - 07.2021
Subject Teacher
Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE)
09.2011 - 07.2014
BSc. - Procurement and Supply Chain Management
University College of Management Studies
CIPS Foundation - Purchasing and Supply
Management Development Institute/CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PURCHASING AND SUPPLY (CIPS)
Higher Teacher’s Certificate - English Language and Science
Gambia College School of Education
West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) - Art
Saint Peter’s Technical Senior Secondary School
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