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Winnie Umutesi
Procurement Officer
Kigali,01
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Senior Procurement & Operations Specialist with over 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, and logistics. Optimizes procurement processes, reduces costs, and drives supplier performance improvements. Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation, strategic sourcing, and compliance with public procurement regulations. Collaborative and adept at working with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Procurement Officer
VVOB Rwanda
Kigali, Kigali
07.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Education for Development
- Managed procurement processes including bidding, contract management, and supplier liaison
- Led strategic negotiations, securing contracts that reduced procurement costs by 40%, enhancing vendor accountability
- Developed and updated procurement plans and reports
- Coordinated with suppliers for timely delivery and managed inventory and store operations
- Supervised project vehicle operations and managed drivers
- Oversaw logistics operations, including fleet management, travel coordination, and material distribution for international and local projects
- Assisted finance and accounting teams in procurement-related audits
- Education for Development
Administrative, Logistics & Logistics Officer
VVOB Rwanda
01.2019 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: Education for Development
- Organized, managed and coordinated training sessions and workshops of three projects
- Handled financial transactions, payment approvals, and reconciliations, ensuring timely disbursements and compliance
- Handled procurement, financial management, and budget monitoring
- Managed travel arrangements for partners, organized and facilitated procurement for projects
- Processed payment requests and maintained organized records
- Acted as a procurement officer since 2022
- Prepared and executed monthly payroll and administered petty cash management in the absence of the Officer in charge
- Education for Development
Sales Representative
Birasa Art Gallery
Kigali, Kigali
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Organized gallery exhibitions and events
- Managed customer inquiries and sales transactions
- Built relationships with art collectors and clients
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
Intern
NIYEL IMPACT
Kigali, Kigali
12.2015 - 04.2016
- Supported the implementation of ongoing campaign projects and managed purchase orders.
- Assisted in media communications, branding initiatives, and social media management .
- Created databases, spreadsheets, and reports to support marketing strategies and decision-making.
- Identified and mapped key organizations in East and Southern Africa for business expansion.
- Established long-term positioning for NIYEL-IMPACT in decision-making forums .
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Intern
BRD
Kigali, Kigali
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Prepared and posted journal entries, reconciled accounts, and assisted with month-end closing.
- Managed fixed assets accounting , financial reporting, and operational reports.
- Assisted in cash reports, data entry, and utilized I-Bank (banking system) for financial transactions.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure proper accounting for purchases and expenses
Education
MA - International Business
Wyższa Szkoła Gospodarki
Poland 09.2017 - 06.2018
MBA - business administration
Griggs University
Pune 02.2015 - 02.2015
Bachelor's degree - Banking and Finance
Pune University
Pune 04.2011 - 07.2011
High School Diploma - Accounting
Groupe Scolaire APE RUGUNGA
Kigali, 01 11.2007 - 07.2008
Skills
Supplier relationships
Certification
Certificate of Academic Excellence (MBA Class of 2014), 2014
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/14/88
- Nationality: Rwandan
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 3 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of in the development of a new project of the organization.
- My attention to detail and proactive approach helped to achieve a historic milestone by becoming the first office to receive a green scorecard in 2024.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Affiliations
- Certificate of Academic Excellence (MBA Class of 2014), 2014
Software
SQL
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Swahili
Advanced (C1)
Interests
Women empowerment
Career growth
Pan-Africanism
Procurement proffessional
Timeline
Procurement Officer
VVOB Rwanda
07.2022 - Current
Administrative, Logistics & Logistics Officer
VVOB Rwanda
01.2019 - 04.2023
MA - International Business
Wyższa Szkoła Gospodarki
09.2017 - 06.2018
Sales Representative
Birasa Art Gallery
05.2016 - 09.2017
Intern
NIYEL IMPACT
12.2015 - 04.2016
MBA - business administration
Griggs University
02.2015 - 02.2015
Intern
BRD
01.2015 - 06.2015
Bachelor's degree - Banking and Finance
Pune University
04.2011 - 07.2011
High School Diploma - Accounting
Groupe Scolaire APE RUGUNGA
11.2007 - 07.2008
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