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Experienced Strategic Procurement and Logistics Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Operations Management, Strategic Sourcing, Sourcing, and Management. Strong strategic planner, problem solver, and effective team leader. Motivated professional with 13 years of experience in leading Procurement and Logistics operations, in East Africa Regional.7 Achieved significant amount of procurement, logistic and operational experience by working on variety of projects BTP ''Building and civil works, hydraulic and sanitation. Managed staff by gaining their respect and involving them in the decision-making process. Management of entire process in the planning of commodities procurement and supply chain activities, inventory control, logistics and distribution, customs clearance, ensuring effectively functioning processes to avoid costly delays and lost opportunities. Open and clear communicator at all levels with demonstrated vision, leadership, and supply chain operations expertise, and respecting of requirements of the quality, safety and environment management system. Participation in the company's improvement dynamic Compliant with laws and regulations governing the work, and respect of general procurement conditions of the company. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: Responsible of Implementation of Procurement & Logistics Procedures compliance with ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015, ISO 45001: 2018 & East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA) - 2004 and Procurement Regulatory Authority for each country in the Regional. Accountable for the delivery of all procurement and logistics related activities in accordance with the organization procurement and logistics policies and procedures Pilot, Trainer and Auditor of Procurement & Logistics process in the regional. Leads operational country-assessments, create and implement regional procurement strategies that are innovative, cost-effective, and incorporate the growing complexities and challenges within the company. Plan, coordinate and manage the procurement, logistics and contracting of good and services in the Regional, while ensuring integrity of the process, efficiency, timeliness, and service to clients. Ensure Procurement team members are engaged and efficient in performing their duties. Support all activities pertaining to the supply chain function including planning, sourcing, transport, shipping, customs clearance, warehousing, asset and fleet management in the Regional, and support EAC region country offices, according to the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA) – 2004 Collaborates with colleagues across departments to identify system needs, process bottlenecks, and to develop unique solutions to enable more timely, efficient, and accountable operations. Support preparedness planning across each country planning, developing instructional material, facilitating training, and mentoring staff. KEY RESPONSIBILITY: Procurement.  Management of entire process in the planning of commodities procurement  Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies  Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships  Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms  Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services  Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries  Examine and test existing contracts  Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness  Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company  Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients  Expect unfavourable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies  Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements  Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs Logistics.  Selecting carriers and negotiating contracts and rates.  Planning and monitoring inbound and outgoing deliveries.  Planning routes and load scheduling for multi-drop deliveries.  Supervising logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services.  Organizing warehouse, label goods, plot routes, and process shipments.  Responding to any issues or complaints.  Researching ideal shipping techniques, routing, and carriers.  Working with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.  Ensuring all partners in the supply chain are working effectively and efficiently to ensure smooth. operations.  Evaluating budgets and expenditures.  Updating and evaluating metrics to assess performance and implement enhancements.  Ensuring all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements.  Communicating effectively with site teams and responding to their requirements.  Ensure of following of import and export techniques and procedures (customs, taxes, local legislation, transit)  Ensure of following of Laws and customs regulations of East Regional and international Transport:  Directing all transportation activities.  Developing transportation relationships.  Performing safety checks on vehicles and storage equipment  Monitoring transport costs.  Negotiating and bargaining transportation prices.  Dealing with the effects of congestion.  Confronting climate change issues by implementing transport strategies and monitoring an organisation’s carbon footprint  Ensuring logistics operations conform to industry regulations.  Maintaining working knowledge of standards  Booking sub-contractors and ensuring they deliver within agreed terms.  Allocating and recording resources and movements on the transport planning system. Customs Clearance  Coordinating customs clearances with the clearing and forwarding agents.  Responsible for determining Customs classifications and regulatory requirements (licenses, certificates, exemption etc.)  Responsible to ensure the highest compliance levels for all customs and government agency. requirements/regulations across.  Ensure that company’s controls, policies, procedures, processes and applications are all understood by the team and implemented accordingly.  Manage the company’s interface using customs authorities.  Assist in the implementation and control of new legislations, which is issued annually by the government. for the new budget  Ensure that all internal audits are being completed and actioned as per client requirements. PLANNING AND COMPLIANCE:  Participate in budget preparation and monitoring of budgetary allocation of procurement items to ensure compliance.  Proactively identify and manage risk in department ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures including timely completion of compliance training where required.  Collaborating with colleagues to encourage proactivity and taking effective action to address Risks, Complaints, Delays and Nonconformities.  Strengthen capacity of staffs and suppliers in relation to procurement, logistics, storage, distribution, and related functions management LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT:  Proactively contribute to the development of the department strategy.  Ensure the effective management of the department’s resources (financial, technical, human resources and operational) in order to achieve the Foundations strategic objectives.  Proactively lead a team, ensure a high standard of staff’s engagement. CAPACITY BUILDING:  Train staff on procurement and logistic procedures and policies to ensure compliance with government regulations and documentation requirements pertaining to exports/imports.  Ensure that Procurement department maintains cooperative relations with other departments and interacts with them in a positive manner ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE/KENYA: From 2022 SOGEA – SATOM: Regional Procurement and Logistics Manager - East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda) 2016/2021 SOGEA – SATOM KENYA: Country Procurement and Logistics Manager. Project: The Murang’a County Design and Build of Kigoro Treatment of Plant – AWSB/AFD/DB/KWTP/2014. Project: (CONTRACT FOR MWEA IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ICB PACKAGE II: CIVIL WORKS OF IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES - NIB/T/096/2011-2012). Project: MOMBASA AIRPORT: REHABILITATION OF AIRSIDE PAVEMENTS AND AGL SYSTEM AT MOI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, MOMBASA (AGREEMENT NO: CL/085/2017 [ICB NO. KAA/ES/MIA/617/C DATED: 1/12/2017). Project: RUIRU II DAM: Funding, Design and Build DAM Water Supply Project: Contract n° AWSB/REOI/03/2012-2013. Project: The Nairobi - Nakuru – Mau Summit (A8) Highway (PPP) Project SOGEA SATOM TANZANIA: PROJECT NAME: DESIGN AND BUILD OF BUTIMBA INTAKE, RAW WATER PIPELINE AND WATER TREATMENT PLANT (WTP) CONTRACT N°. AE/042/2015-2016/W/03C ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE/UGANDA: 2014/2016 SOGEA – SATOM UGANDA: Country Procurement and Logistics Manager Project: Lake Victoria Water Sanitation Program (LVWATSAN) Part 1: Package 1&3: Rehabilitation and Water Production Capacity: Optimization of Ggaba Water Treatment Complex and Transmission Mains Improvements – Project amount 35 M€. Project: Construction of Nakivubo and Kinawataka main sewers: 25 km – Project amount 25 M€ (Partenaires financiers : Gouvernement ougandais, KfW, AFD) ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE/TANZANIE: 2010/2014 SOGEA – SATOM TANZANIA: Deputy Procurement and Logistics Manager SONGEA: Upgrading of Songea-Namtumbo road to bitumen standard, Songea (71.4Km) Zanzibar Airport: Rehabilitation of a new 70,000 sq. metre aircraft parking area to ; accommodate wide-bodied aircraft. ARUSHA: Rehabilitation of Arusha — CONSTRUCTION works to upgradethe nearly 100- kilometre section of the Great North Road between Arusha city and Minjingu junction. MBEYA WATER SUPPLY HYDRAULICS PROJECT: 35M€ KEY SKILLS:  Strong leadership capabilities  Proven Planning and Coordination skills  Comfortable with relations, negotiations and networking  Management of the department team  Set and manage priorities  Autonomy and responsibility  Proven working experience as a Procurement and Logistics Manager  Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market  Ability to work under stress  Interpersonal skills, good judgment and maturity.  Ability to identify and handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.  Ability to work in a team while maintaining their capacity for initiative QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Management,  Master in chain supply management (to be graduate in March 2024)  Certificate Supply Chain Management.  MBA Program Certificate.  Certificate KRA EAC Customs Management,  Certificate of Managing teams in an intercultural environment.  Certificate First AID,  Certificate pilot audit and process pilot. IT SKILLS: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Sogemat, Achat Web, Visa@Doc, Lotus, Outlook, Qualipro, Mhanet, Matis and Cesmat) LANGUAGES: French, English and Swahili. IDENTITY: Married and father of 3 kids INTERESTS: Safari, Sports (Football, Gymnastique), Reading and Cultural Events.