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Herdain T. Jallah Paynesville, Montserrado, Liberia +231-***-***-***

adwajk@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/herdain-jallah-17896727/ Procurement Management

Accomplished leader with international experience streamlining procurement and finance operations. Track record of success in building/leading high-performing teams, devising/implementing procurement strategies, and building strong partnerships. Well-recognised in collaborating with executives to evaluate business structure, set strategic direction, and influence decisions. Adept at conducting market research, bid-openings, and technical and cost evaluations, and keeping abreast of financial management programming/budgeting guidelines. Skilled negotiator and influencer, erudite in negotiation techniques to create competitive environment that drives cost savings. Highlights of Expertise

Procurement & Supply Chain projects

Tactical & Strategic Planning

Supply Chain Management

Strong Relationship Management

Continuous Process Improvement

Team Building & Leadership

Cost Reduction & Avoidance

Suppliers Management

Revenue & Business Growth

Donor Financial Reporting

Career Experience

Ministry of Transport, Monrovia, Liberia (2014 to Present) Lead procurement staff to manage day-to-day functions in compliance with public procurement and concessions act. DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT (2017 to Present)

Strengthen integrity of public procurement process, formulate bidding documents, and manage all inventories of supplies. Discuss product and service features with key suppliers and closed deals on favourable terms. Conduct training session on procurement for employees, organise delegated procurement activities, and support EWS to co-ordinate project as per UNDP procurement needs. Identify market sources and vendors to ensure most cost-effective and competitive pricing for purchasing supplies/services. Deliver robust support to staff for developing programmes for receiving goods/services.

Streamlined procurement process for procurement of automation of driver license processes which resulted in saving ministry of transport millions from lost revenues.

Won programme objectives by creating staff members priorities. PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST (2014 to 2016)

Led and controlled all aspects of procurement for allocated local/regional projects such as RFPs processes, contract drafting, and management. Planned, developed, and updated comprehensive procurement strategies using cutting-edge technologies. Followed the highest ethical standards and procurement policy and procedures (PPCA). Investigated and capitalised opportunities for new contracts, corporate agreements, and preferred supplier agreements. Created several contract documents such as SoPs for weigh bridge deployment and installation in Liberia. Negotiated terms of supply proposals and contracts, updated accurate records, and formulated and disseminated monthly reports to the top management.

Saved ministry millions in revenue leakages and time waste via usage of old process; steered procurement of automation of ministry's vehicle registration processes.

Set a benchmark of excellence by completing procurement/supply chain projects within time and budget.

Minimised timeframe within which to locate a file by 50%. Ministry of Finance & Development Planning, Monrovia Supported MACs for formulating draft of spending plans and procurement strategies and managing commitments functions in line with fiscal rules, budget ceiling, and PFM regulations. BUDGET OFFICER (PYP) (2012 to 2013)

Developed annual/semi-annual forecast budget and annual audit materials to gain desired outcomes. Offered support to MACs to update budget and control overall expenditures. Effectively communicated with finance department staff to meet departmental monthly calendar of due dates, following agency guidelines. Chaired monthly budget meetings for several programmes and support services.

Succeeded in consolidating budgetary reports of seven line ministries and agencies within 75% of timeframe, interfacing with a top-performing team.

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Solidarites International, Congo Town

Accomplished bottom-line results; organising office administration functions on regular basis. ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE OFFICER (2011 to 2012)

Managed all financial transactions and correspondence, performed annual audit and payroll accounts analysis, reconciled accounts, and created journal entries. Oversaw fiscal and business activities to meet universally accepted requirements. Conceptualised and implemented financial and business policies, controls, and reporting procedures. Steered the execution of lease, car maintenance such as renewal and research of new contracts. Scrutinised financial reporting system and accounting procedures and delivered expert opinion for changes. Hold full accountability for updating probation sheet and confidential personnel files, establishing staff contracts, and reviewing staff sickness absences and equal opportunities.

Decreased 50% timeframe for submitting reports to head office by interfacing with accountants.

Introduced and rolled-out the best general accounting practices, revised staff handbook and policies, and set up clear informative methods and media.

Additional experience as Special Assistant/Chief of Office Staff (Office of Minister) for Ministry of Transport, Monrovia, Liberia, 2016, Credit & Administration Officer for ECOBANK Liberia, Limited, Monrovia, Liberia, 2009 to 2011 & Teller for ECOBANK Liberia, Limited, Monrovia, Liberia, 2007 to 2009. Education & Credentials

International Masters in Public Procurement Management (IMPPM) (2019) University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy

Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Banking & Finance Cuttington University, Congo Town

Post-graduate Diploma, Procurement

Financial Management Training School, Monrovia

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting Stella Maris Polytechnic (SMP), Monrovia

Professional Development

Third Global Procurement Conference, 2nd & 3rd, July 2018 University of Rome Tor Vergata in collaboration with European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Rome, Italy

Fourth Interdisciplinary Symposium on Public Procurement, 25th & 26th, October 2018 Sorbonne School of Business, Paris, France

Procurement Anti-Corruption Training (PACT), 16th July to 17th August 2018 International Anti-Corruption Academy, Vienna, Austria

Chartered Institute Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level IV Training, UNDP Liberia

Project Planning & Management, Liberia Institute of Public Administration(LIPA)

PPP Strategies Methods & Projects Structuring Techniques, 18th & 19th, January 2016, British Embassy, Liberia Affiliations

Liberia Fellows and President’s Young Professional Program, Sinkor, Liberia (January 2013 – December 2013) these training were conducted monthly.

o Training in Office Management

o Training in public speaking

o Project Management

o Monitoring and Evaluation

o Negotiation Technique

Ecobank Liberia Limited, Randall & Ashmun Streets, September 2007 – December 2011) In-house Training. o Basic Customer Service

o Basic Credit

o Basic Office Management

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