SUMMARY
Highly detail-oriented and efficient
Procurement Officer with career
experience in procurement,
purchasing, tendering and public
administration settings. Possesses
excellent time management
interpersonal and problem-solving
skills.
CONTACT
PHONE:
EMAIL:
*************@*****.***
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Identity Number 981********
Marital Status Single
Health Excellent
Nationality Namibian
Languages Good
command of English, Afrikaans &
Oshiwambo
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY AND
SKILLS
Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel,
MS PowerPoint, Pastel and ERP
Skills:
• Excellent Communication skills
(written and oral),
• Excellent Administration skills,
Preparing and writing routine
correspondence and reports,
• In-depth understanding of
procurement concepts and
familiarity with vendor contracts,
Excellent critical thinking and
problem-solving skills, including
strategic planning,
• Strong communication abilities in
person and in writing,
• Quick learner with good
organization and time
management
CURRICULUM VITAE FOR ESTER AMUPOLO
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Secondary Education
Immanuel Shifidi High School
Jan 2014 – Nov 2016
Tertiary Education
Namibia University of Science and Technology
February 2017 – November 2019
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics and Supply Chain NQF level 7. Namibia University of Science and Technology
February 2020 – June 2021
Honors Degree in Business Management NQF level 8.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) [Procurement Officer] 15 February 2021- Present
- Dealing with tendering processes, RFQ,RFP, RD, ONB, OIB etc.
- Preparing bidding documents
- Issuing letters to bidders
- Opening tenders
- Communicating with procurement policy unit on procurement issues..
- Procuring goods and services to meet the company’s needs
- Make recommendations about new vendors when necessary to improve supply chain efficiency and meet budgetary goals.
- Received incoming shipments and checked item quality and Obtaining original Tax Invoices from Vendors
- Negotiated with vendors for improved pricing and delivery
- Preparing submissions
- Ensuring that approved purchases are of a sufficient quality and are cost-efficient.
- Loading requisitions and creating purchase orders
- Served as Secretariat for Procurement Committee, taking minutes in procurement committee meetings
- Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
HOBBIES
I enjoy sports for the challenges it
offers.
Other hobbies include socializing and
reading
Urban Engineers [Procurement Officer]
28 August 2020 – 29 January 2021
- Filling in and preparing tender documents and responding to advertised bids
- Negotiating contracts with suppliers and clients
- Processing of price analysis for all procurements.
- Ensuring all procurement has proper supporting documents and approval
- Maintain record of all purchased goods and services
- Management of correspondence and queries via email and telephone
- Research potential vendors
- Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery
- Review quality of purchased products
- Prepare reports on purchases
Namibia Airports Company (NAC) [Temporary: Procurement Officer] 13 August 2021 – 14 August 2020
- Preparing tender documents and Issuing tender documents to potential bidders
- Preparing RFQ,RF,DP, Emergency procurement etc. for tendering and issuing to bidders and Managing of process.
- Participating in the opening of bids and bid evaluation
- Bidder selection and awarding to qualifying bidders.
- Preparing submissions and Loading requisitions on the system.
- Prepared purchase orders for all departments, and recorded information in computerized database.
- Ensure Security checks are processed for all new procurement requests
- Safe keeping lease agreements and contracts
- Research new suppliers to verify product quality and compare price lists with current vendor invoices.
- Set up and management of preferred vendor list and Assist with Archiving of documents
- Secretariat of the Bid Evaluation Committee
- Assist as receptionist and Taking minutes in meetings
- Booking accommodation and flights
Topaz Group of Companies Tourism (Intern: Assistant Procurement Officer)
4 October 2018 – 31July 2019
- Preparing tender documents
- Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
- Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
- Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
- Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
- Maintain adequate vehicle administration files, including vehicle log sheets, fuel consumption, vehicle maintenance and monitoring
- Ensure materials are received, stored, shipped, and reported in accordance with established procedures and Government guidelines/regulations when entering the country.
CURRICULUM VITAE FOR ESTER AMUPOLO
REFERENCES
1. Mr. Festus Shilunga
Company: Namibia Civil Aviation Authority
Position: Finance Manager
Cell: +264-*********
2. Mr. Silas Shilongo
Company: Urban Engineering
Position: Managing Director
Cell: +264-*****-***
3. Mr. John Shivute
Company: Namibia Airports Company
Position: Head Procurement Management Unit
Cell: +264-*********
4. Mr. Boas Naanda
Company: Topaz Group of Companies
Position: Director
Cell: +264-******-***