Eben Kitny Gawaxab
Windhoek
Summary
Results-driven Procurement Officer offering superior research abilities, sound judgment and meticulous organizational skills. Meets internal supply needs while maintaining budget and operational goals. Hardworking Procurement professional with 4 years of experience maintaining vendor relationships to facilitate cost-effective and timely purchasing functions. Excellent negotiation and contract development skills with proficiency in Contract Management
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Officer
Roads Authority
Windhoek
06.2002 - Current
- Compiling Bidding Documents according to the Procurement Act, 2015
- Secretariat to the Procurement Committee
- Co-ordinate the Opening and Closings of Bids
- Assist the BEC with queries regarding the Act.
- Appointments / Contract Management / Payments
- Represent the company at Review Panel
- Day-to-day running of the Procurement Processes
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
Financial Administrator - Creditors
Namibia Wildlife Resorts
Windhoek
01.2002 - 11.2002
- Completed clerical and data entry tasks to optimize financial procedures.
- Updated daily transaction records to assist with payroll and billing administration.
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Analyzed budgets, forecasts and current trends to support overall financial operations.
- Prepared and posted receipts and deposits to facilitate standard bookkeeping.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Afrox IGL (Pty) Ltd
Windhoek
02.1998 - 10.2001
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
Education
Master of Arts - Masters in Business Administration - Final Year
Mancosa
Durban Bachelor of Arts - Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Regent Business School
Durban 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management
Mancosa
Durban 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management
Mancosa
Durban 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Ella Du Plessis High School
Khomasdal, Windhoek 11.1992
Skills
- Bid Process Management
- Procurement Procedures
Strategic Procurement Planning and Bid Management
- Procurement Management and Administration
- Operations Management
References
Mr. Pieter Thieman
Roads Authority Special Advisor
KfW Project Co-ordinator
+264 811281285
Ms. Julia Akwaanyenga
Manager: Procurement & Tender Compliance
Roads Authority
+264 811601781
Mr. Lazarus Kunugab
Divisional Manager: Technical Services
Roads Authority
+264 811249450
Timeline
Procurement Officer
Roads Authority
06.2002 - Current
Financial Administrator - Creditors
Namibia Wildlife Resorts
01.2002 - 11.2002
Accounts Payable Specialist
Afrox IGL (Pty) Ltd
02.1998 - 10.2001
Master of Arts - Masters in Business Administration - Final Year
Mancosa
Bachelor of Arts - Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Regent Business School
Bachelor of Arts - Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management
Mancosa
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management
Mancosa
High School Diploma -
Ella Du Plessis High School