Procurement & Logistics Leader with 15+ Years Experience

KHADIJA EDWARDS

L.Pole #** Dyette Street, Cunupia Trinidad & Tobago 1-868-***-**** *****************@*****.***

Professional Summary:

A result orientated individual with over fifteen (15) years of executive experience in Procurement & Logistics within the Public & Private Sectors; together with the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, Advanced Diploma. Having a proven track record of accomplishments in Public Transportation, Customs Brokerage/Logistics, Distribution and Retail Industries managing varying Procurement budgets. These placements have enabled me to develop not only specific industry experience, but also a valuable and transferable skill set in various dynamic, fast-paced sectors. Utilising excellent communication skills, I have developed and maintained successful working relationships with both internal and external customers. Applying the knowledge gained throughout my career I am looking to secure a position where I can bring immediate and strategic value and develop current skill set further.

Skills:

IBM Maximo Asset Management; Traverse Open Systems; MS Office Proficiency;

Management, Procurement & Sales Forecasting,

Strategic Planning, Analytical problem solver, Team leadership & building, Time management, Contract Management

Working Experience:

Supervisor Procurement and Operations to the Permanent Secretary October 2025 – March 2026

Corner Narsaloo Ramaya Road and Soogrim Trace, Chaguanas

Set and reviews the work of the procurement unit, performance standards and targets, in alignment with Ministerial and Departmental objectives;

Contributes to the development of related Corporate Policy, operating standards and procedures

Develops and aligns the Procurement Strategy with the Ministry’s Strategic Direction and Budget considerations;

Advises and monitors various stages of the procurement process and recommends courses of action to the Permanent Secretary

Ensures and makes recommendations to ensure process transparency in accordance with regulatory requirements in relation to procurement, management and operations;

Makes recommendations for staff training in accordance with procurement, management and operational procedures and practices and makes recommendations for improvement.

Procurement Officer July 2025- October 2025

#76 Eastern Main Road, Laventille, Port-of Spain

Contributes to the development of the annual Corporate and Operational work plan and budget.

Assigns and monitors the execution of tasks accordingly

Contributes to the development of related Corporate Policy, operating standards and procedures

Sets and reviews work unit performance standards and targets, in alignment with the Department’s objectives

Completes performance appraisals and makes recommendations for staff training and development, leave administration, and disciplinary action, as required;

Develops and aligns the Procurement Strategy with the Company’s Annual Work Plan and Budget in consultation with the Projects Manager and other Line Management;

Co-ordinates the conduct and evaluation of tenders, ensuring process transparency.

Establishes and reviews criteria for the pre-qualification, selection and performance evaluation of contractors and suppliers, in consultation with the Projects manager and other Line Management.

Supervisor Public Procurement January 2023- January 2025

Ministry of National Security Temple Court II- 52-60 Abercromby Street, Port-of Spain

Reporting to the Manager Public Procurement and providing immediate supervision to two (2) officers and three (3) clerks.

Coordination and overseeing the procurement processes of Divisions throughout the Ministry of National Security. With specific focus on Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service, Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service, Immigration Division, Trinidad and Tobago Forensic Science Centre, Office of Law Enforcement Policies, Transit Police Unit and others.

Review and approve procurement documentation prior to dispensation to vendors ensuring completeness of the document.

Strategic Planning Development and Implementation for Public Procurement Activities throughout the Ministry within the guidelines of Public Procurement & Disposal of Public Properties Act

Obtaining guidance from the Office of Procurement Regulation to update divisions as required

Sustainable procurement in public procurement and the disposal of public property

Managing and assist where needed on the Tendering Process, i.e. participate in the preparation and/or evaluation of procurement activity

Conduct staff training on the implementation of the Public Procurement & Disposal of Public Properties Act and its impact on the Corporations current processes.

Stores Manager (Ag) May 2022- December 2022

Public Transport Service Corporation Railway Buildings, 60, South Quay, Port-of-Spain

Reporting to the Deputy-General Manager- Finance and Accounts and immediate supervision of 22 store clerks at various locations.

Manage and review monthly reports of goods received and goods issued to various departments and units throughout the Corporation

Maintain consistent stock levels and review and maintain stock levels as stated on Maximo is the same as the physical bin location

Sustainable Development and implementation of policies, procedures, systems, structures and frameworks for inventory/stores with respect to public procurement and disposal activities at the Corporation.

Conduct and/or recommend external agency staff training for Inventory and Supply Chain Management.

Coordinate with Engineering Department for Preventative Maintenance spare parts and consumables for the Corporations Bus Fleets.

Provide update Nil-stock items and review lead times for delivery.

Manager Procurement & Logistics (Ag) August, 2020- January 2021

Public Transport Service Corporation Railway Buildings, 60, South Quay, Port-of-Spain

Reporting to the Deputy-General Manager- Finance and Accounts and providing immediate supervision to seven (7) buyers.

Sustainable Development and implementation of policies, procedures, systems, structures and frameworks for public procurement and disposal activities at the Corporation.

Sustainable procurement in public procurement and the disposal of public property

Managing the Corporation Tendering Process, i.e. participate in the preparation and/or evaluation of 48 Tenders

Conduct staff training on the implementation of the Public Procurement & Disposal of Public Properties Act and its impact on the Corporations current processes

The role mandate is to get value for “public money” in keeping with legislation and best practices

Purchasing Officer January, 2019- December 2022

Public Transport Service Corporation Railway Buildings, 60, South Quay, Port-of-Spain

Reporting to the Manager-Procurement & Logistics and providing immediate supervision to four (4) buyers.

Routinely performing the responsibilities of the Manager-Procurement & Logistics in his absence

Assist in developing Sustainable Development and implementation of policies, procedures, systems, structures and frameworks for public procurement and disposal activities at the Corporation.

Assist in developing Sustainable procurement in public procurement and the disposal of public property

Assisting in the management of the Corporation Tendering Process

Conduct staff training on the implementation of the Public Procurement & Disposal of Public Properties Act and its impact on the Corporations current processes

The role mandate is to get value for “public money” in keeping with legislation and best practices

System Inventory Supervisor/ Logistics Coordinator, October 2014 – December 2018

Hadco Limited, JRJ Warehousing Compound, Bhagoutie Trace, San Juan

Reporting to the Brokerage Manager with the reporting line to the Chief Operating Officer on Projects

Supervising a team of five (5) Clerks

Create and review the accuracy of all Electrical & Lighting and Wine & Spirits Purchase Orders on Traverse-ERP with Purchasing Manager

Costing of all Electrical & Lighting and Wine & Spirits shipments and Review unit cost of products for maintenance of price points and margins

Review stock levels with Warehouse Manager and Purchasing Managers for space and capacity management

Evaluate and monitor inventory movement in warehouse locations and resolve any discrepancies

Review Stock and Consolidate Shipment Hexcorp and load Shipment Virtually on EZ Freight

Verify that all products are received in good condition, finalize report and claims were applicable

Liaise with brokerage department for shipment worksheets and verify accuracy

Operating system for inventory, purchasing and accounting Traverse Open Systems

Purchasing Officer (Contract Position) December 2013 - March2014

Capital Plaza/ Radisson Hotel, Wrightson Rd, Port of Spain

Reported to the Purchasing Manager

Purchased of all local items required for hotels daily use and special events

Ensured goods are received in a timely manner for operations of the hotel

Ensured distribution throughout the company

Evaluated stock levels for orders

Logistics Coordinator (Contract Position), June, 2013 - December 2013

Emevenca Limited, 16 Victoria Avenue, Port of Spain, Trinidad

Reported to the Country Manager and overseeing the daily activities of the researchers team

Trained new researchers and dispensation of travel and mobilization expenses to all personnel

Updated Financial and Supervisory Reports

Route Planning, receive and send to DR all routes and data bases for SA, CTS and any ad hoc study

Assigned researchers the “New Presentation” registering sheet and register all new presentations received from researchers subsequently submitting directly to Quality Control team in DR

Review all recheck request and provide feedback to Quality Control in DR

Perform phone supervision of CTS interviews and AD hoc studies

Buyer Assistant, December 2010 – September 2012

Unicomer Trinidad Limited, #3 Mulchan Seuchan Road, Chaguanas, Trinidad.

Reported to the Buying Supervisor

Assisted the Buyers with Order Forecasting and preparation of monthly reports

Prepared Purchase Orders for local and international vendors

Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy and coordinate customs clearance with external Customers Brokers in a timely manner to avoid incurring rent and demurrage.

Logistics Clerk, January 2010 – October 2010

FT Farfan Limited, 3-5 Ibis Avenue, Ibis Acres, San Juan

Analysed received potential PO in accordance to inventory levels

Created purchase orders on VAI

Distributed purchase orders to relevant local and foreign suppliers

Verified purchase orders in accordance to invoice sent by supplier

Prepared warehousing documents

Entered documents in Operating system for inventory, purchasing and accounting VAI 2.0

Documentation Coordinator (January 2008 – January 2010)

Ramps Logistics Ltd, #33 Methuen Street, Woodbrook Port-of-Spain

Received all client documentation

Entered all data and documentation on maintenance file

Ensured all documentation has been passed to relevant member of the documentation team

Ensured all documentation is entered/processed for entry

Ensured documentation and processed entries are sent to Operation Department

Maintained Customer Satisfaction

Qualifications:

Introductory Training in Events Management 2012

Community Development Skills Training Programme

Inventory and Warehouse Management for Business Professionals 2016

SBCS Global Learning Institute

Purchasing with Business Ethics for Business Professionals 2016

SBCS Global Learning Institute

Level 5 Advanced Diploma, 2017

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply

MBA Supply Chain Management 2026 (Pursuing)

University of Bedfordshire

Development Training:

Level 1: New Thinking Program 2020

New Thinking- Professional Development

Leading with Emotional Intelligence Workshop 2022

Emotional Intelligence- Ronald John Psychologist

References:

Shelly D. Clarke

Third Floor Henry Hudson Phillips Building, No. 33 St. Vincent Street, Port of Spain

Attorney at Law (2015-Present) Telephone # 1-868-***-****

Marlon Williams

#5 Kingston Avenue, La Canoa Road, Lower Santa Cruz

Owner of AWE Carnival, Telephone # 1-868-***-****

Leslie Ann Nelson John

Circular Road, Mt Lambert

Minister- Genesis Restoration Community, Telephone # 1-868-***-****

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