Procurement

NICHELLE DE ROUCH

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/nichelle-derouch-mba-5935b250?trk=contact-info

Profile: A competent, dynamic, and astute professional with over 33 years of experience at the international and national levels with public and private organizations. Expertise in procurement, administrative and operations, and project management.

OPERATIONS/ADMINISTRATION PORTFOLIO

•20+ years of experience in procurement, administrative and operations

•Work experience in government and private sector agencies.

•Proven ability to work well individually and as part of a multicultural team.

•Demonstrated ability to multitask and complete tasks in a time-sensitive environment.

•Trained and proficient in ethical procurement and supply; contract and supplier relations; public procurement; market research; leadership and specifications development

WORK EXPERIENCE

May 2018 – December 2014

United Nations Development Programme, Guyana

Procurement Associate

•Ensuring compliance with the UNDP policies and principles of the best value for money impartiality, integrity, and transparency; effective competition; acquisition ethics and environmental considerations in the realization of project deliverables and the organization’s strategic objectives.

•Market research for goods and services which support cost estimation for procurement plans and annual budget allocations for projects and programmes.

•The timely launching of procurement processes (request for quotations, request for proposals, invitation to bids) in accordance with the UNDP Procurement plans and in keeping with budgetary allocations.

•Timely and accurate preparation of evaluation matrix and reports; preparation of purchase orders and contracts

•Reviews and manages procurement data for accuracy and analyzes data to guide procurement-related decision-making.

•Review and approve small purchases valued at USD 5K

•Timely and accurate creation of vendor profiles and effective management to ensure that vendors are compliant with UNDP policies and that UNDP conducts business with ethical vendors under the highest ethical standards.

•Vendor management (performance evaluation, contract review and amendments)

•Supervision of HR/Procurement Clerk which includes but is not limited to the entry of preparation of purchase orders within the ERP system (QUANTUM).

Achievements

Create the standard operating procedure (SOP) for procurement in the Country Office which was approved by the Head of Office and implemented.

Execute successfully contracts for goods and services (annual average USD 3.5M)

November 2002 - April 2018

Guyana Defence Force, Guyana

Procurement Supervisor

Coordinated and executed all procurement procedures of the Force (invite, assess and recommend supplier tenders, bids, and quotations) in keeping with the procurement policies under the principle of best value for money, transparency, accountability and fairness, sustainability, and effective competition.

Assisted in the development of specifications of equipment, materials, and services to facilitate effective competition in the procurement process.

Established and negotiated contract terms and conditions and maintained relationships with vendors.

Complied with and maintained knowledge of applicable rules, legislation, regulations, standards and best practices of the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (Guyana)

Conducted internal training in Public Procurement for civilians and military trained personnel.

Coordinator of national and internal quarterly budgets in alignment with the Force’s fiscal and strategic plans and developmental objectives.

Prepared yearly procurement reports and plans to guide annual decision making and planning.

Supervised 5 personnel, both civilians and soldiers within the procurement unit.

EDUCATION

May 2025 – in progress

Coursera

Intuit Academy Bookkeeping

February 2023

ICPM Certified Supervisor

Institute of Certified Professional Managers

Modules Included: Modern Supervisor Skills, Planning and Organizing for Supervisors Leadership, Motivation and Organizational Control

September 2015- July 2017

Master of Business Administration

Australian Institute of Business, Australia

Modules included: Leadership, Strategic and Operation Management, Strategic Human Resource Management, Financial Management

May 2013 - March 2015

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, United Kingdom

Level 4 - Strategic Diploma in Public Procurement

Modules Included: Procurement Strategy Development Skills, Strategic Negotiation Skills, Advanced Contract Management

2014/2015

Advance Diploma in Project Management

Institute of Commercial Management, United Kingdom

Academic evaluation from SPANTRAN can be provided

SKILLS SET

•Microsoft Office Suite Public Procurement ERP systems – UnaLL and Quantum Analytical skills

•Organizational skills Vendor Management Contracts Management Leadership Communication skills

LANGUAGES & IT SKILLS

English: Native Speaker

PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER MEMBERSHIPS

Diploma Member, Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supplies 07/2024 – 07/2025

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supplies Professional Ethics 07/2024 – 07/2025

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