Encouraging leader and analytical problem-solver with talents for procurement and supply chain analytics, team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Also proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success, as well as an innovative purchasing department head with a high level of integrity and more than 17 years in the procurement field
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EFAISHE NGHIIDIPAA
WINDHOEK
Summary
Overview
23
years of professional experience
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CENTRAL PROCUREMENT BOARD OF NAMIBIAWindhoek, Namibia
Board Member
04.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Provided strategic direction and support to Executive Team in the implementation of the Namibian Procurement Act 15 of 2015 in executing the public procurement mandate in Namibia
- Attended and contributed to virtual and in-person board meetings as well as served on various Board committees.
MOBILE TELCOMMUNICATIONS LIMITEDWindhoek, Namibia
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
08.2005 - Current
Job overview
- Managing a staff compliment of 11 Procurement Personnel, including purchasing, tenders administration, supplier management and preferential procurement management etc.
- Managing a Procurement spend of over N$900 million annual volume and more than 7,600 purchase orders processed annually
- Negotiates and reviews purchase agreements as well as Service Level Agreements
- Manages, reviews and integrates BEE policy and scorecard with overall company strategy
- Preparation of all budget and financial reports related to Procurement
- Publishes purchasing guidelines and policies for distribution to other departments, financial controllers, and end users.
- Built relationships for increased engagement and partnerships across supplier base.
- Sourced most cost-effective new and existing products to meet category and procurement KPIs.
- Worked cross-functionally with internal teams to deliver quality products to meet needs of customers.
NAMPROFUNDWindhoek, Namibia
TRUSTEE
01.2015 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Ensured proper governance of the NamProfund activities and ensure adherence to the Trustee deed as agreed both by investor and the managing entity.
- Evaluated investment performance, recommending adaptations to maximize profit.
Namibia University of TechnologyWindhoek
Part Time Lecturer and Course Writer
01.2017 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Operational Logistics and Principles of Logistics (class materials preparations, material delivery in class, setting and marking assessments, as well as handling students queries)
- Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions.
- Varied teaching strategies, catering to educational needs of young adults and mature students.
TELECOM NAMIBIAWindhoek, Namibia
ASSISTANT PROCUREMENT MANAGER
01.2003 - 07.2005
Job overview
- The purpose of this position is:
- To develop, manage and control the procurement processes that will ensure cost-effective availability of materials, equipment and consumables at required quality and quantity
- To optimize the procurement processes i.e. cost/benefit through effective methods of tender preparation, supplier/market evaluations and research; and the creation of a database reflecting all BEE Suppliers/ Service Providers.
- Monitored supply chain activities to validate quality of goods procured.
TELECOM NAMIBIAWindhoek, Namibia
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
01.2001 - 08.2003
Job overview
- The purpose for this position is:
- To ensure completion of delegated tasks in the procurement process on stock and non-stock items
- This is done within the framework of specific targets in respect to efficiency of acquisition of items (non-capital/capital equipment, spare parts, goods and services for stock and non-stock requirements) to agreed standards as well as service levels
- To an due diligence checks on potential suppliers and flagged issues detected for action.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIASOUTH AFRICA
MASTERS OF PHILOSOPHY from BUSINESS RESCUE AND INSOLVENCY
01.2023
University Overview
- The course aims to develop the student in understanding business valuations, in order to assess the viability of business continuing as a going concern.
- The students will be able to devise turnaround strategies for businesses in financial distress
UNISA BUSINESS SCHOOLSOUTH AFRICA
MASTERS OF BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
01.2009 - 03.2011
University Overview
UNIVERSITY OF STELENBOSCHSOUTH AFRICA
SENIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME from LEADERSHIP
01.2006 - 12.2006
University Overview
UNIVERSITY OF STELENBOSCHSOUTH AFRICA
MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
01.2004 - 12.2004
University Overview
University of NamibiaWindhoek
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE from BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
01.1997 - 11.2000
University Overview
Oshigambo High SchoolOndangua
Grade 12
01.1993 - 12.1996
University Overview
Skills
- Logistical solutions
- High-level planning
- Corporate governance
- Special project management
- Business analysis
- Complex negotiation
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Outstanding manager award of excellence - 2013
- Winner of the CIPS PanAvest Recognition for supply chain professional development (MBL Thesis) - 2011
- Supply Chain Project Leader -2003
- International Student Exchange (Unam)-2000
- Best Scholastic Performance - 2000
Languages
English
Fluent
Oshiwambo
Native
Afrikaans
Beginner
Timeline
UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
MASTERS OF PHILOSOPHY from BUSINESS RESCUE AND INSOLVENCY
01.2023
Board Member
CENTRAL PROCUREMENT BOARD OF NAMIBIA
04.2021 - Current
Part Time Lecturer and Course Writer
Namibia University of Technology
01.2017 - 11.2019
TRUSTEE
NAMPROFUND
01.2015 - 01.2020
UNISA BUSINESS SCHOOL
MASTERS OF BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
01.2009 - 03.2011
UNIVERSITY OF STELENBOSCH
SENIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME from LEADERSHIP
01.2006 - 12.2006
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
MOBILE TELCOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
08.2005 - Current
UNIVERSITY OF STELENBOSCH
MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
01.2004 - 12.2004
ASSISTANT PROCUREMENT MANAGER
TELECOM NAMIBIA
01.2003 - 07.2005
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
TELECOM NAMIBIA
01.2001 - 08.2003
University of Namibia
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE from BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
01.1997 - 11.2000
Oshigambo High School
Grade 12
01.1993 - 12.1996
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