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Girum Mengesha Wondimagegnehu

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
11.2022 - 07.2025
  • 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
04.2020 - 10.2022
  • 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
06.2018 - 02.2020
  • 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
08.2017 - 01.2018
  • 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
07.2015 - 07.2017
  • 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
03.2015 - 06.2015
  • 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
10.2011 - 02.2015
  • 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
03.2009 - 10.2011
  • 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
10.2005 - 09.2008

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
11.2022 - 07.2025

Procurement Category Manager

Japan Tobacco International (JTI)
04.2020 - 10.2022

Procurement Manager

United Beverages S.C.
06.2018 - 02.2020

Sourcing Manager, Networks

Ericsson AB Ethiopian Branch
08.2017 - 01.2018

Sourcing Category Manager, site services

Ericsson AB Ethiopian Branch
07.2015 - 07.2017

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Ericsson AB Ethiopian Branch
03.2015 - 06.2015

Assistant Procurement Manager

Huawei Technologies Ethiopia PLC
10.2011 - 02.2015

Logistics Assistant (COMPAS)

United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
03.2009 - 10.2011

BA - Marketing Management

Admas University
10.2005 - 09.2008
Girum Mengesha Wondimagegnehu