Thandiwe S Pearl Majama
Procurement Officer
Gaborone,Botswana
Summary
Seasoned and committed procurement specialist with a background in corporate risk management, tender process management, and public sector procurement. Demonstrates a thorough comprehension of procurement policies, procedures, and laws, facilitating effective relationship management and strategic sourcing initiatives. Administers procurement procedures to achieve high-reaching objectives, builds strong relationships with stakeholders, and negotiates favorable terms with vendors. Highly creative, proactive, detail-oriented individual experienced in developing effective strategies for procuring goods and services. Strives to attain quality assurance and customer service by meeting set key performance indicators to secure a competitive advantage through driving efficiency using analytical skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Officer I
Ministry of Health (HQ)
7 2019 - Current
- Expedition of drug procurement operations for public health-care facilities in Botswana.
Procurement Officer I
Ministry OfHealth-Botswana Public Health Institute
Gaborone, Botswana
05.2024 - Current
- Evaluated vendor performance regularly to maintain reliable supply chain operations and address issues promptly.
- Maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for reference purposes as well as for auditing and compliance.
- Managed procurement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Ensured compliance with organizational policies, legal requirements, and industry standards in all procurement activities.
- Prepared accurate purchase orders using relevant software applications, ensuring clear communication of requirements to suppliers.
- Achieved cost savings by conducting thorough market research before initiating the purchasing process.
- Sourced high-quality products by establishing stringent selection criteria for potential suppliers based on quality, price, and service reputation.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
Procurement Officer
Ministry of Agriculture / Department of Animal Production (Selebi-Phikwe)
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Conducted inventory checks, inspected the storeroom to identify obsolete and unserviceable items to facilitate asset disposal and updated ledgers for efficiency.
Procurement Officer Intern
Ministry of Trade & Industry / Department of International Trade (Gaborone)
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Coordinated the implementation of receiving batches to ensure the right quality, quantity of goods is received and recorded appropriately for quality control to comply with turnaround times for paying suppliers.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management - undefined
Botswana Accountancy College
01.2018 - 6 2018
Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply (CIPS Level 6) - undefined
Institute of Development Management
08.2013 - 5 2017
Postgraduate Certificate in Public Procurement and Tender Process Management -
Botswana Accountancy College
01.2020 - 6 2020
Skills
Supplier Relationship Management
Bid process management
Cost Analysis
Order Preparation
Strategic Sourcing
Knowhows
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficient
- Written and Oral Communication Skills
- Numerical and Analytical Thinking Skills
- Inventory control using Supplier Warehousing and Inventory Management System (SWIMS)
- Order processing (Purchase Order) using Oracle E-Business System - (GABS) and Sage BPM
Professionalmembership
CIPS Member (005532976)
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Motswana
Languages
Fluent in English and Setswana
References
- G. M Matome, Director - Procurement & Project Management, Ministry of Health, gmmatome@gov.bw, (+267) 3632034/73011554
- Mr Moagi Mabyi, Manager Corporate Service, Botswana Public Health Institute - Ministry of Health, mgmbayi@gov.bw, (+267) 71869284
- Ms. Dorcas Thobega, Deputy Manager Procurement, Ministry of Health, dorcasthobega@gmail.com, (+267) 3170243/71652133
- Ms. Namasiku Pelotshwane, Senior Procurement Officer, Ministry of Trade & Industry, nmpelotshwana@gov.bw, (+267) 3685300/71533029/73202509
Affiliations
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
Software
Sage BPM
Timeline
Procurement Officer I
Ministry OfHealth-Botswana Public Health Institute
05.2024 - Current
Postgraduate Certificate in Public Procurement and Tender Process Management -
Botswana Accountancy College
01.2020 - 6 2020
Procurement Officer
Ministry of Agriculture / Department of Animal Production (Selebi-Phikwe)
08.2018 - 06.2019
Postgraduate Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management - undefined
Botswana Accountancy College
01.2018 - 6 2018
Procurement Officer Intern
Ministry of Trade & Industry / Department of International Trade (Gaborone)
06.2017 - 07.2018
Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply (CIPS Level 6) - undefined
Institute of Development Management
08.2013 - 5 2017
Procurement Officer I
Ministry of Health (HQ)
7 2019 - Current
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