Edrisa Nkwalu
Kampala
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management. With a strong focus on negotiation skills, vendor management expertise, and analytical abilities, I am committed to utilize my vendor management expertise, and analytical abilities to optimize procurement processes, reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Officer
Picfare Industries Ltd
09.2017 - 06.2023
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for reference purposes as well as for auditing and compliance.
- Developed strong partnerships with vendors to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
- Managed procurement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
Procurement and Stores Officer
Pallisa Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Coordinated procurement processes, including vendor identification, negotiation, and contract administration
- Prepared purchase orders, RFQs (Request for Quotation) and RFPs (Request for Proposal)
- Successfully achieved an average cost reduction of 15% across various procurement projects, resulting in significant financial benefits
- Developed budget estimates and procurement plans
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date procurement records and documentation
- Significantly achieved cycle time reduction of 20%, allowing for faster delivery of goods and services
- Coordinated with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
- Assisted in inventory management and replenishment activities
Procurement Officer
Pallisa District Local Government
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Coordinated the preparation and submission of the procurement plans and budgets to finance section
- Coordinated the Public procurement process, including vendor identification, bidding, price negotiation, and contract administration
- Achieved annual cost savings of shs 80 million through effective negotiation and supplier management
- Identified and mitigated potential supply chain risks, resulting in a 25% reduction in supply disruptions
- Monitored supplier performance, resulting in a 15% increase in on-time delivery
- Conducted market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and favorable contract terms
- Maintained the pre-qualified and assessed supplier's database
- Monitored the overall activities of procurement and contracting services using the ERP system
- Coordinated transparent and competitive bidding
- Prepared Purchase Orders and contract documents
Key Accounts Manager
Multichoice Uganda
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Achieved a 20% increase in monthly sales revenue from multichoice decoders by implementing promotional campaigns
- Led a team of 15 sales team, providing mentorship and training that resulted in a 25% improvement in sales performance across the team
- Implemented a client retention strategy that reduced churn rate by 15% and increased customer satisfaction by 20%
- Developed and executed key account management strategies, resulting in a 25% increase in sales from corporate clients
- Implemented a CRM system to streamline all customer information management, resulting in a 40% reduction in administrative time
- Successfully expanded market reach by 30% through the establishment of strategic partnerships with retailers and distributors
Education
Bachelor's degree - Procurement and Logistics management
Mutesa I Royal University
Uganda12.2012
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
Kamonkoli College
Uganda12.2010
Uganda Certificate of Education -
Kabwangasi senior secondary school
Uganda12.2006
Primary Leaving Certificate -
Mukanga primary school
Uganda12.2006
Skills
- Strong leadership and Interpersonal skills
- Budgeting
- Knowledge of Procurement Process
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Usage of ERP Oracle systems
- Strong negotiation Skills
- Supplier sourcing
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Vendor management
- Team work
- Ability to multitask effectively
- Inventory Management
- Creative Problem solving
Skills
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Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of Number in the development of Project name.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
Timeline
Procurement Officer
Picfare Industries Ltd
09.2017 - 06.2023
Procurement Officer
Pallisa District Local Government
01.2015 - 01.2016
Key Accounts Manager
Multichoice Uganda
05.2014 - 08.2014
Procurement and Stores Officer
Pallisa Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2016
Bachelor's degree - Procurement and Logistics management
Mutesa I Royal University
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
Kamonkoli College
Uganda Certificate of Education -
Kabwangasi senior secondary school
Primary Leaving Certificate -
Mukanga primary school
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