RUSTIN
KAHUURE
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-oriented Procurement Manager & Warehouse with a track
record of implementing strategic procurement policies and procedures that drive cost savings and efficiency. Skilled in negotiating contracts, identifying new sources of supply, and managing supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery and compliance. Proven ability to reduce procurement cycle time by 20%, achieve an average cost reduction of 10%, and improve supplier performance ratings by 25%.
Procurement manager & warehouse with over 18 years in both Technical and Commercial procurement. Technical skillset comprises SAP, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. In addition, I have a solid academic background that keeps me up to date on the newest regional and global industry practices, technologies, trends, and norms in the Supply Chain Industry.
WORK HISTORY
Manager: Procurement & Warehouse, 01/2020 - Current Cenored, Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa, Namibia
Facilitate the development of annual procurement plans aligned with Cenored's objectives and in compliance with the Public Procurement Act
Manage procurement within budget constraints, driving cost reduction initiatives and optimizing resource utilization
Efficiently lead and manage a dynamic team to ensure execution of procurement activities
Implement robust systems for the efficient control and management of stock and materials, ensuring adequacy for operational needs while minimizing excess inventory through the SAP ERP system
Provided technical advice to the Procurement Committee, Chief Executives and users on all procurement activities
Continuously evaluate and improve procurement procedures, processes, and systems to enhance overall effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance
Administer procurement documents and communications including contract management by performing manual and electronic filing for every procurement activity
Windhoek
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WEBSITES,
PORTFOLIOS, PROFILES
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www.linkedin.com/in/rustin-
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SKILLS
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Strong negotiation skills
Risk management
Relationship management
Analytical skills
Time management
Communication skills
Strategic sourcing skills
Financial skills
Leadership skills
Contract management
Oversee both Procurement, Warehouse (stores) and distribution of materials between Warehouses
Take the lead in supplier negotiations, making sure that costs, terms, and conditions are favorable while abiding to company policies.
Manager: Procurement, 01/2015 - 01/2019
Namibian Competition Commission, Windhoek
Established and managed the Procurement Management Unit for the organization in compliance with relevant policies and legislation
Managed the Procurement Management Unit and ensured that all relevant resources were appropriately distributed and managed
Compiled the Annual Procurement Plan, procurement policy and procedures manual, with the collaboration of other functions set out in the process and procedures for all procurement activities
Effectively oversee and lead a dynamic team to ensure procurement operations are carried out
Continuously assess and update systems, processes, and procedures related to procurement in order to maximize overall effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance
Enhance overall effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance by regularly assessing and refining procurement systems, processes, and procedures.
Tender and BEE Administrator/ Procurement Officer, 01/2007 - 01/2014
MTC, Windhoek
Managed and oversaw the contract and tendering procedure for purchases exceeding the designated thresholds
Operated as the Management Tender Committee's secretariat, examined every tender document and ensure it was accurate and comprehensive
Served as the secretary to the Tender Committee
Reviewed all tender documents received from users to ensure compliance and completeness
Scheduled pre-bid meetings and corresponded with bidders; made certain that every bid was promptly assessed and prepared for decision-making; helped negotiate contracts to optimize quality, prices, and payment terms; Coordinated contract drafting and signature with the legal team; handled every contract payment through the ERP system
Created a filing system for all the paperwork related to the procurement.
REFERENCES
Dr Emilia N Salomo
Procurement Manager
Namibia Statistics Agency
Email: ***********@*****.***
Mobile:+264-*********
Mr. Faizel Uandere
Managing Member
Don Consulting Services CC
Email: ******@***.***.**
Mobile:+264-**-***-****
Mrs. Rosalia Nanyeni
Senior Human Resources Officer
Cenored Pty Ltd
Email: ********@*******.***.**
Tel:+264-**-******
Mobile:+264-**-***-****
Mrs. Ndapewa Lukolo
Senior Human Resources Officer
Namibia Competition Commission
Email: *******.******@****.***.**
Tel:+264-***-******
Mobile:+264-**-***-****
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Logistics And Supply Chain Management, 04/2022
Namibian University of Science And Technology - Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia
Honors Logistics, Supply Chain And Global Logistics, 10/2013 Namibian University of Science And Technology - Windhoek Bachelor of Technology Business Administration, 04/2006 Namibian University of Science And Technology - Windhoek National Diploma Commerce, 04/2005
Namibian University of Science And Technology - Windhoek
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