Girum Mengesha Wondimagegnehu
Addis Ababa,Ethiopia
Summary
Experienced Sourcing Head with expertise in knowledge sharing, interpersonal communication, and leadership. Proven track record in effective contingency planning and time management. Strong commitment to fostering team collaboration and achieving organizational objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Executive Head of Sourcing
Safaricom Telecommunication Ethiopia PLC
Addis Ababa
2022.11 - 2025.07
- Oversaw comprehensive sourcing strategies and activities across all categories, including Network, IT, Digital Financial Services (MPESA), Enterprise Business, Commercial and Corporate Services.
Procurement Category Manager
Japan Tobacco International (JTI)
Addis Ababa
2020.04 - 2022.10
- Directed procurement activities within appointed categories to align with strategic objectives.
- Rolled out established strategies to enhance category management efficiency.
Procurement Manager
United Beverages S.C.
Addis Ababa
2018.06 - 2020.02
- Oversaw procurement activities, managing an annual spend exceeding 1.0 billion Ethiopian Birr.
- Coordinated and supervised procurement processes to ensure efficiency and compliance.
Sourcing Manager, Networks
Ericsson AB Ethiopian Branch
Addis Ababa
2017.08 - 2018.01
- Sourced diverse products, services, and solutions to meet organisational needs.
- Managed performance of Network units to ensure achievement of sourcing targets.
Sourcing Category Manager, site services
Ericsson AB Ethiopian Branch
Addis Ababa
2015.07 - 2017.07
- Developed cost-effective category strategies for Ericsson, aligning with cross-functional requirements.
- Managed supplier agreements as Sourcing Agreement Owner, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Executed supplier selection and business intelligence practices to enhance decision-making.
- Conducted benchmarking and commercial negotiations to optimise market competitiveness.
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Ericsson AB Ethiopian Branch
Addis Ababa
2015.03 - 2015.06
- Led preparation and execution of sourcing processes to ensure optimal supplier selection.
- Selected suppliers aligned with Ericsson’s product and service delivery requirements.
Assistant Procurement Manager
Huawei Technologies Ethiopia PLC
Addis Ababa
2011.10 - 2015.02
- Sourced, qualified, and selected suppliers for engineering and administrative procurements.
- Managed all logistics procurements, including warehousing and delivery services.
- Oversaw customs clearing and forwarding to ensure compliance with regulations.
Logistics Assistant (COMPAS)
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
Kombolcha
2009.03 - 2011.10
- Delivered technical support for COMPAS, including user assistance, installation, troubleshooting, and database configuration.
- Analysed reports generated by COMPAS, identifying discrepancies and irregularities.
- Monitored daily dispatch of WFP food and non-food commodities within the corporate system, ensuring adherence to loading orders.
Education
BA - Marketing Management
Admas University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2005.10 - 2008.09
Skills
- Knowledge sharing and support
- Interpersonal communication
- Initiative and responsibility
- Leadership skills
- Contingency planning
- Time management
- Empathy
Custom
BA Degree in Marketing Management, 10/01/05, 09/30/08, Marketing Management, Admas University College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 09/16/82
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ethiopian
- Marital status: Married
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Executive Head of Sourcing
Safaricom Telecommunication Ethiopia PLC
2022.11 - 2025.07
Procurement Category Manager
Japan Tobacco International (JTI)
2020.04 - 2022.10
Procurement Manager
United Beverages S.C.
2018.06 - 2020.02
Sourcing Manager, Networks
Ericsson AB Ethiopian Branch
2017.08 - 2018.01
Sourcing Category Manager, site services
Ericsson AB Ethiopian Branch
2015.07 - 2017.07
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Ericsson AB Ethiopian Branch
2015.03 - 2015.06
Assistant Procurement Manager
Huawei Technologies Ethiopia PLC
2011.10 - 2015.02
Logistics Assistant (COMPAS)
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
2009.03 - 2011.10
BA - Marketing Management
Admas University
2005.10 - 2008.09