Lesego Kitso
Gaborone,N/A
Summary
Dynamic Supply Chain Specialist with extensive experience at USAID, excelling in contract negotiation and procurement logistics. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and vendor relations, driving successful supply chain initiatives. Adept at project oversight, fostering collaboration, and delivering impactful results in complex environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Specialist
USAID/Botswana Health Office
05.2016 - 07.2025
- Directed technical and programmatic leadership for USG supply chain management activities in Botswana.
- Facilitated guidance and support for US Mission and donor agencies in supply chain design and implementation.
- Provided direct technical assistance to Government of Botswana, enhancing capacity at Central Medical Stores.
- Monitored and evaluated health commodity supply chains to ensure effective operations.
Managing Partner
Supaflax Investments
01.2009 - 04.2016
- Company Overview: A Civil Engineering and Construction company that is registered with the Botswana Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board (PPADB) engaged in civil works and construction of roads/bridges/culverts.
- A Civil Engineering and Construction company that is registered with the Botswana Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board (PPADB) engaged in civil works and construction of roads/bridges/culverts.
Part Time Lecturer
IDM
07.2008 - 12.2008
- Part Time Lecturer for Purchasing & Supply Management certification courses for the UK Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management (CIPS).
Buyer (Short Term Contract)
Debswana
11.2007 - 06.2008
- Facilitating for the purchase of goods and services for Jwaneng Mine in accordance with the Debswana Diamond Company Purchasing Policy and Regulations.
- Used and worked with fully automated procurement system.
Regional Acquisition & Assistance Specialist
USAID/RCSA
10.2004 - 09.2007
- Performed a variety of contract administration/management duties; including (i) Procurement planning, (ii) Negotiating and preparing contracts and/or procurement documents (iii) Day to day contract administration during the life of the contract/agreement, and (iv) Preparing modifications to the contracts as necessary.
- Periodic field visits to Zimbabwe to support the local procurement office, review programs and conduct site visits to organisations/partners/contractors funded by USAID in the country for capacity building and project monitoring.
- Prepared and conducted training toward capacity building for the Harare Mission staff and the organisations funded by USAID.
- Participated in and developed training materials (video) to disseminate to USAID Country Missions in the region, the training aides were used to train regional partners and USAID staff based outside the Regional Centre.
- Worked and coordinated with technical staff (at the Regional Centre and in the individual Country Missions) to articulate and draft programmes, terms of reference, and identification of assistance needs in the region.
- Used and worked with a fully automated procurement system.
Senior Air Logistics Officer
BDF
07.2003 - 09.2004
- Responsible for the procurement and oversight of aircraft spares and related equipment – including ordering, receipt of new spares/equipment and repairs, dispatch of repair items, warehousing, as well as processing and monitoring payments to the suppliers.
- Interfacing with aircraft operators/engineers, finance branch, internal Tender Committees and the Public Procurement & Assets Disposal Board (PPADB), BDF Contracts office and current/prospective suppliers.
- Involved in formulating requirements for solicitation for proposals by participating in the evaluation of proposals/bids, short listing of responsive and responsible offerors, negotiating and making final recommendations based on the solicitation requirements.
- Involved in policy formulation and procurement policies, as well as review and updating of existing policy where applicable.
- Responsible for advising senior management on best practices and new and/or prevailing advances in the procurement field.
- Responsible for training of staff, including training budget forecasting, preparation and oversight.
Project Management Officer
BDF
09.1998 - 12.2001
- Responsible for the day to day logistics, contract administration and monitoring of an aircraft fleet worth over US $70 million.
- Acting as liaison officer and contact point for relevant stakeholders Internally – Aircraft Operations & Engineering Sections, Logistics/Procurement Section, Finance Branch, BDF Headquarters, Tender Committees; Externally – Suppliers (local, regional, and abroad), Embassy representatives from various Missions in Botswana & the SADC region, Cooperating Armed Force representatives from the region and abroad, as well as locally based & external Supplier representatives/agent.
- Involved in key contract/project management issues - including evaluation of offers, negotiations, organizing and participating in high level program review meetings (involving the BDF high command and CEOs and ranking officials of stakeholder organizations).
- Represented the BDF in high-level meetings, site visits, and fact-finding missions in Botswana, South Africa, the United States of America and Canada.
- Advising and continually updating top management on all issues relating to the success and/or potential shortcomings of the project; and the best way to address such issues.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Acquisition and Contract Management
The Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, California, USA01.2003
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Aviation Management, Human Resources Management
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, USA01.1998
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Contract negotiation
- Procurement and logistics
- Vendor relations
- Project oversight
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Supply Chain Specialist
USAID/Botswana Health Office
05.2016 - 07.2025
Managing Partner
Supaflax Investments
01.2009 - 04.2016
Part Time Lecturer
IDM
07.2008 - 12.2008
Buyer (Short Term Contract)
Debswana
11.2007 - 06.2008
Regional Acquisition & Assistance Specialist
USAID/RCSA
10.2004 - 09.2007
Senior Air Logistics Officer
BDF
07.2003 - 09.2004
Project Management Officer
BDF
09.1998 - 12.2001
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Acquisition and Contract Management
The Naval Postgraduate School
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Aviation Management, Human Resources Management
The Ohio State University
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