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John Fred Nanyumba

Kampala

Summary

Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Proven skills in collaborating with vendors, end customers and team members to achieve targets. Adept at organizing workloads and validating supplies, working with vendors to resolve supply issues and providing technical support and problem-solving expertise to customers. Excellent multitasker and planner. Skilled logistics specialist with a strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to maintaining the flow of goods into and out of the warehouse. Proficient in coordinating incoming and outgoing shipments. Proactive and hardworking leader looking for a dynamic position at an established company. Organized logistics coordinator offers top talents in inventory and quality control, records maintenance and procedure enhancement. Methodical and logical professional with several years of comprehensive experience facilitating and overseeing supply chain operations. Focused on maximizing time and cost efficiency of goods used in operations. Effective at maintaining strong working relationships with vendors, customers and team members. Good report writing, recordkeeping and inventory counting abilities. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Proficient in software development, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Procurement Officer

Uganda Public Service
Kampala
10.2010 - Current
  • Ensured precise documentation of all purchasing activities comprising order placing, cost analysis, delivery scheduling, and receipt verification.
  • Evaluated new technologies to enhance operational efficiency in procurement.
  • Implemented purchasing policies and procedures in accordance with company guidelines.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to meet quality standards, pricing, and delivery schedules while ensuring adherence to payment terms and service levels.
  • Conducted market research to identify new suppliers and analyze industry trends.
  • Reviewed purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness prior to ordering goods or services.
  • Monitored vendor performance, resolving issues as needed in a timely manner.
  • Managed the entire procurement process from sourcing through contract execution and post-award supplier management.
  • Participated in strategic planning meetings to provide input on supplier selection criteria.
  • Assisted in developing departmental budget forecasts based on current spending trends.
  • Analyzed existing contracts to determine best value options while meeting organizational needs.
  • Provided training and guidance to junior staff members regarding procurement practices.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on special projects related to sourcing initiatives.
  • Coordinated with internal stakeholders to evaluate supplier proposals against business requirements.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to procurement processes.
  • Developed and implemented cost-effective procurement strategies to reduce expenditures and increase profitability.
  • Identified cost savings opportunities by evaluating alternative suppliers or products.
  • Developed strong relationships with key suppliers through frequent communication.
  • Prepared bid documents for complex procurements including requests for information, requests for proposals, invitations for bids and requests for quotations.
  • Implemented stock optimization strategies and minimized product loss.
  • Reviewed existing company contracts and negotiated contract terms and revisions with vendors.
  • Built long-term relationships with company vendors and suppliers to secure optimal prices.
  • Prepared daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports for supervisor review.
  • Developed procurement budgets to reduce unnecessary expenditures.
  • Delegated tasks to procurement teams to expedite work processes.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to ensure quality standards, pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and service levels were met.
  • Maintained accurate records of all purchasing activities such as orders placed, costs, delivery dates, invoices received.
  • Implemented purchasing policies and procedures that conformed with company guidelines.
  • Unloaded items from delivery trucks and transported materials to correct facility locations.
  • Utilized computer systems to track shipments and material deliveries.
  • Tracked company inventories and recorded item quantities in company databases.
  • Researched and compared vendor and supplier prices to make informed financial decisions.
  • Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with vendors and partners.
  • Investigated and analyzed client complaints to identify and resolve issues.
  • Reviewed and approved vendor invoices.

Head of Logistics

Uganda Red Cross
Arua, Uganda
04.1995 - 05.1997
  • Collaborated with project managers to discuss procurement, logistics and service requirements for optimized purchasing power.
  • Managed functional areas of logistics. This included overseeing the warehousing, procurement and transport functions of the operation.
  • Detected and enforced improvement opportunities in supply chain.
  • Managed logistics assets for timely and cost-effective delivery of cargoes.
  • Organized unit training operations and managed details when unit move was required.
  • Analyzed procurement requests to identify service providers' information with performance, quality, and prices to determine transaction requirements.
  • Provided support to Head of operation and staff members.
  • Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
  • Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
  • Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.

Education

MBA - Business Management

Uganda Management Insitute
Kampala, Uganda
04-2017

High School Diploma -

Chartered Institute of Purchasing And Supply
London, United Kingdom
09-2006

High School Diploma -

Maastricht School of Management
Maastricht, Netherlands
09-1997

High School Diploma -

ESAMI
Arusha, Tanzania
01-1996

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Makerere University Kampala
Kampala, Uganda
01-1987

Some College (No Degree) - Procurement of Consultancy Services

International Law Institute
Washington D.C, USA

Some College (No Degree) - Procurement of Public Private Partnerships

IP3
Arlington, USA

Some College (No Degree) - E-procurement

International Law Institute
Washington D.C, USA

Some College (No Degree) - Country Procurement Systems

International Law Institute
Washington D.C, USA

Some College (No Degree) -

KOICA
South Korea

Some College (No Degree) -

AIBO
China

Skills

  • Budget planning
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Spend analysis
  • Supplier relationship management
  • E-procurement systems
  • Demand forecasting
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Global procurement
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Category management
  • Ethical procurement
  • Performance improvement
  • Supplier management
  • Price negotiation

Timeline

Senior Procurement Officer

Uganda Public Service
10.2010 - Current

Head of Logistics

Uganda Red Cross
04.1995 - 05.1997

MBA - Business Management

Uganda Management Insitute

High School Diploma -

Chartered Institute of Purchasing And Supply

High School Diploma -

Maastricht School of Management

High School Diploma -

ESAMI

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Makerere University Kampala

Some College (No Degree) - Procurement of Consultancy Services

International Law Institute

Some College (No Degree) - Procurement of Public Private Partnerships

IP3

Some College (No Degree) - E-procurement

International Law Institute

Some College (No Degree) - Country Procurement Systems

International Law Institute

Some College (No Degree) -

KOICA

Some College (No Degree) -

AIBO
John Fred Nanyumba