John Gatere

Overseeing the procurement process, negotiate with suppliers, and establish long-term vendor relationships to obtain short lead times, the best prices, favorable terms, and best quality for the organization's purchasing needs. In charge raising LPO’S to and analyzing quotation for daily purchases. Sourced for vehicle spare parts, engines and best fuel deals across the country. Compile and distribute monthly fuel price updates to operations teams for planning purposes. Oversee the fuel invoice reconciliation procedure to guarantee the precision of all fuel-related transactions. Coordinating shipping schedules with carriers to ensure that goods arrive on time. Managing the import and export processes on behalf of clients and ensuring all data is captured accurately in the system. Formulating and Monitoring service level agreements with contracted parties in line with user department’s standards. Ensuring compliance with government regulations on customs, labor standards and environmental protection.

Developed and implemented procurement strategies to obtains high-quality goods and services at the best possible prices to grow margins focusing on quality. Built and maintained strong relationships with suppliers and vendors. Evaluated supplier performance regularly and addressed any issues or non-compliance with contractual agreements. Oversaw and managed the creation, approval, and processing of LPO’S, ensuring accuracy and adherence to policies and procedures. Tracked consumption patterns, conduct demand forecasting, and relay the information to essential suppliers for production and replenishment planning, thereby minimizing lead times. Risk management by identifying potential risks in procurement operations. Implemented measures to mitigate them. Reviewed and managed contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance, favorable terms, and timely renewals or terminations. Ensure that procurement activities complied with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as the organization's ethical standards and policies. Stayed up-to-date with market trends, price fluctuations, and industry developments that may impact procurement decisions. Conducted supplier audits or assessments to evaluate their capabilities, financial stability, and compliance with applicable standards regularly.

Established procurement plan and budget to define project expectations and align stakeholders. Analyzed Quotations and Raised LPO’s for material purchases ensuring timely delivery Optimized material delivery processes by analyzing workflow, space requirements, equipment requirements, storage and conveyance methods. Designed, developed and procured material handling equipment required for warehouse management and lineside material staging including storage racks, customized carts and skids, returnable packaging, and powered industrial vehicles. Developed and maintained relationships with key vendors, resulting in improved contract terms and increase in materials delivery. Performed an initial review of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents to establish the scope of work and the Tender schedule Problem-solved top issues causing material issues / outages in production; implemented solutions and facilitated activities to improve material availability.

Participated in preparing prequalification documents and performance appraisal for prequalified suppliers. Proactively coordinate the tendering process, ensuring that the process follows best practice. Maintained up to date records for all procured goods and services, including approved budgets and supporting documentation: purchase requisitions, quotations, bid evaluations, purchase orders, and related documents. Participated in preparing prequalification documents and performance appraisal for prequalified suppliers. Coordinated vendor performance management review using the approved institutional tools and participate in decision making based on the evaluation. Conducted thorough product market analysis to ensure we got best value for future and current purchases.