Shema Christian
Kigali
Summary
Adept at driving cost reductions and enhancing vendor relations, I leveraged procurement management and interpersonal skills at Horizon Construction to streamline operations and foster long-term supplier partnerships. Excelled in utilizing e-procurement systems and data analysis, achieving significant process improvements and profitability increases.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Procurement Officer
Construck Ltd
Kigali
03.2021 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
- Reviewed and approved vendor invoices.
- Managed the entire procurement process from sourcing through contract execution and post-award supplier management.
- Tracked company inventories and recorded item quantities in company databases.
- Developed and implemented cost-effective procurement strategies to reduce expenditures and increase profitability.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchasing activities such as orders placed, costs, delivery dates, invoices received.
- Performed data analysis on financial trends and presented findings to supervisors to brainstorm process improvements.
- Built long-term relationships with company vendors and suppliers to secure optimal prices.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to evaluate supplier proposals against business requirements.
- Assisted in developing departmental budget forecasts based on current spending trends.
- Prepared daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports for supervisor review.
- Monitored vendor performance, resolving issues as needed in a timely manner.
- Performed risk assessments and forecasts on potential contracts and business decisions.
- Participated in strategic planning meetings to provide input on supplier selection criteria.
Technical Purchaser
Horizon Construction
Kigali
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Kept records of vendor and supplier expenditures and organized financial documents into company databases.
- Sourced new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings and increase profit margins at each store location.
- Managed inventory levels to meet production needs while minimizing excess stock.
- Tracked shipments to ensure delivery on time and in excellent condition.
- Implemented purchasing strategies to cut costs and improve efficiency.
Senior Inspection Officer
Horizon Construction
Kigali
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Made adjustments to equipment or calibrated instruments to required tolerances.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality or safety issues and took appropriate action where necessary.
- Attended meetings with stakeholders from other organizations involved in joint inspections.
- Generated detailed reports outlining inspection and testing results.
- Provided technical guidance to personnel on inspection-related matters, such as quality control, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
- inspecting all purchased spare parts
Assistant Workshop Manager
Horizon Construction
Kicukiro
04.2015 - 01.2018
- Resolved customer complaints promptly in a professional manner.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Coordinated activities between departments such as purchasing, engineering, sales.
- Resolved conflicts between employees related to job duties or responsibilities.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Evaluated team and shop activities to uncover issues and develop improvement plans.
Automotive Technician
Horizon construction
Kicukiro
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Demonstrated knowledge of applicable safety procedures while performing repairs.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Developed in-depth understanding of automotive systems and components to complete fast and accurate repairs.
- Provided accurate estimates of repair times to customers prior to work being performed.
Education
BBA - Procurement And Supply Chain Management
Mount Kenya University
Kigali-Rwanda08-2018
Certificate of Technical Studies - Automotive Electricity
IPRC South
South Province Nyanza01-2014
Skills
- Procurement management
- Vendor relationship management
- Contract negotiation
- Cost analysis
- Financial reporting
- Data analysis
- E-procurement systems
- Supplier management
- Interpersonal skills
- Logistics management
- Technical skills (automotive)
- diagnostic tools for Benz, Toyota, Caterpillar
- Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power Apps)
Languages
kinyarwanda
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
kiswahili
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Senior Procurement Officer
Construck Ltd
03.2021 - Current
Technical Purchaser
Horizon Construction
01.2020 - 03.2021
Senior Inspection Officer
Horizon Construction
01.2018 - 02.2020
Assistant Workshop Manager
Horizon Construction
04.2015 - 01.2018
Automotive Technician
Horizon construction
03.2014 - 03.2015
BBA - Procurement And Supply Chain Management
Mount Kenya University
Certificate of Technical Studies - Automotive Electricity
IPRC South
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