Hi, I’m
MERID GEBREKIDAN
Procurement specialist
Addis Ababa,Ethiopia
Summary
Seasoned professional with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management. Demonstrated commitment to timely and quality delivery of goods and services to various organizations and programs. Currently a Supply Assistant at UNHCR in Shire, Ethiopia, playing a key role in supporting supply chain activities, including warehouse management, custom clearance, and vendor assessment. Dedicated to maintaining accurate records, preparing purchase requests, and assisting in the procurement process for smooth operations. Successfully managed procurement functions at Plan International in Gambella, processing purchase orders exceeding $8,000,000 and ensuring transparent transactions. Honed skills in procurement, market assessments, and contract management at Danish Refugee Council in Dimma Gambella, ensuring compliance with donor procedures. Negotiated with suppliers, prepared procurement reports, and supported reconciliation between property, procurement, and finance departments at CARE International in Diredawa. My background includes serving as a Supply Officer at Ethiopian Construction Corporation, developing supplier relationships and optimizing supply levels to meet organizational needs.
Overview
1
Certificate
12
years of professional experience
Work History
UNHCR
Supply Assistant
02.2023
Job overview
- I excelled in supporting supply chain activities in adherence to rules and procedures, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of goods and services to persons of concern
- I played a vital role in warehouse management, customs clearance processes, drafting exemption requests, coordinating goods and services deliveries, and providing updates on request statuses and supply chain item availability
- I maintained accurate and detailed records of supply activities, generating periodic reports as required
- Additionally, I assisted in preparing purchase requests, quotation requests, and tenders, as well as producing bid-tabulations and purchase orders for approval
- I effectively dispatched approved Purchase Orders and monitored the delivery of ordered commodities and services
- I contributed to the production of standard asset management reports and maintained vendor and item master databases
- I ensured accurate data entry in relevant business systems and compiled statistical information to support decision-making in supply chain operations.
EPHI
Senior Procurement Specialist
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Developed a comprehensive database to track inventory levels, reducing waste and ensuring timely reordering of supplies.
- Employed best practices in inventory management by using stock counts.
- Regularly reviewed and updated procurement strategies in line with industry advancements, adopting new technologies and techniques that contributed to improved overall efficiency.
- Maintained thorough documentation on all procurement activities, allowing for easy reference when needed by other team members or management personnel.
PLAN INTERNATIONAL
Procurement officer
04.2021 - 02.2023
Job overview
- My achievements as Emergency Procurement officer include successfully sourcing products for scholastic, construction, shelter, dignity kits, electro mechanical, plumbing, playing materials for CFS and YFS including collecting quotations, and executing purchase transactions at the Gambella field office
- I ensured that all purchased items and services met the specified requirements and handled their delivery to the Program Area office
- I processed various purchase orders totaling over $8,000,000 from programs such as DANIDA, SUNWASH, ECHO, UNICEF, and UNHCR at the Gambela field office
- Additionally, I gathered information on suppliers and market conditions, reporting supplier details, product lists, and price lists to the supply manager
- I conducted transparent transactions, purchasing, and delivery of goods and services within agreed lead times while maintaining proper documentation
- I received requests for goods and services, ensuring their compliance before processing them further procurement
- Moreover, I advised requestors on product descriptions, specifications, prices, lead times, and availability, promoting standardization, value for money, and economy of scale
- I collected quotations according to the Procurement Guideline, forwarded them to my supervisor, and promptly reported any sourcing difficulties to supply manager
- I arranged transportation from suppliers to the office/warehouse as needed
- Additionally, I prepared comparative bid analysis for tender bids, took minutes, and reported outcomes to the Tendering Committee
- Also, I handled all payments and cash advances with legal VAT receipts on a daily basis.
DANISH REFUGEE COUNCIL DRC
Supply Chain - Procurement
02.2020 - 03.2021
Job overview
- My achievements as Procurement – Supply Officer include overseeing all procurement functions, purchasing, and contracting for the DRC Gambella Dima refugee field office while strictly adhering to donor and organization's procurement procedures
- I successfully managed and finalized over 360 purchase orders totaling more than $20,000,000 funded by donors like DANIDA, UNHCR, WFP, and EU for the Dima refugee field office, all meticulously recorded in the ERP system
- I collaborated with technical experts to ensure accurate specifications, provided necessary samples, and verified the completeness and correctness of deliverables according to contract terms
- I conducted formal and informal market assessments to support program needs effectively and efficiently by providing specifications and estimated prices for raising requests
- Additionally, I monitored all orders, purchases, and deliveries by sharing monthly procurement and contracts tracker reports, along with weekly and monthly status updates with the Team Leader
- I ensured that all procurement processes for goods, works, and services were in line with the DRC Operations Handbook
- I communicated updates on expected deliveries promptly with warehouse staff, including purchase orders and waybills
- Furthermore, I assisted in the induction, training, and capacity building of new and junior procurement staff members
- I guaranteed the understanding and adherence to all donor-specific procurement rules and policies
- I have optimized logistics operations for cost-effectiveness by establishing longer-term supply contracts by identifying repeatedly requested consumable materials maintaining procurement reports, tracking systems, and ensuring well-organized files archived on one drive
- Moreover, I prepared all procurement files for submission to finance for payment, diligently followed up, and informed suppliers about payments accordingly by insuring as per ERP supply chain processes of the organization (Danish Refugee council).
CARE INTERNATIONAL
Procurement Officer
02.2019 - 08.2019
Job overview
- My accomplishments at CARE International include procuring goods and services in compliance with organization and donor policies and procedures
- I have been responsible for preparing comprehensive weekly, monthly, and quarterly procurement status reports for all purchases made
- I have successfully negotiated with suppliers to secure the best terms of service, covering aspects such as price, delivery, payments, and after-sales service
- I actively supported the quarterly reconciliation process between property, procurement, and finance departments
- When faced with non-standard or unusual requests, I assessed requester requirements, proposed best-value solution options, and collaborated with other Procurement team members to ensure appropriate goods or services were procured
- I meticulously reviewed receiving of online/offline purchase requisitions for the CARE team, verifying all information, including charging instructions
- I compiled a Summary of Bid Analysis (SBA) and generated online/offline purchase orders, prioritizing high-quality products or services regardless of price
- I ensured that Good Receiving Notes (GRNs) were completed and provided all necessary supporting documents to the Logistics Officer (warehouse) for registration in the Assets Master Register
- Moreover, I made sure that Purchase Requests (PR), Purchase Orders (PO), and SBAs were duly signed and approved by the authorized personnel.
Ethiopian Construction Corporation
SUPPLY OFFICER
01.2013 - 04.2018
Job overview
- As an accomplished professional at the Ethiopian Construction Corporation, I successfully formulated purchase orders and provided regular status reports
- I played a key role in assisting with proposal design, procurement, and project bidding processes
- Additionally, I developed bid evaluation forms and collaborated with Company field offices on contract management
- I also provided short-term technical assistance and market research skills when needed
- Reduced order processing time with effective communication between suppliers and internal departments.
- Furthermore, I successfully negotiated contracts to secure favourable pricing and delivery terms
- My responsibilities also included reviewing files, records, and other documents to gather essential business information for bid development
- I effectively managed bid processes, maintained strong supplier relationships, prepared standard bid documents, and developed a comprehensive vendor database.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, achieving significant cost savings for the organization
- Oversaw quality control processes, ensuring all incoming materials met organizational standards before distribution or use.
Timeline
Senior Procurement Specialist
EPHI
08.2024 - Current
Supply Assistant
UNHCR
02.2023
Procurement officer
PLAN INTERNATIONAL
04.2021 - 02.2023
Supply Chain - Procurement
DANISH REFUGEE COUNCIL DRC
02.2020 - 03.2021
Procurement Officer
CARE INTERNATIONAL
02.2019 - 08.2019
SUPPLY OFFICER
Ethiopian Construction Corporation
01.2013 - 04.2018
Bahirdar University
Management BA from Managment
ETHIOPIAN CIVIL SERVICE UNIVERSITY
MA Public Procurement And Asset management from Pulic Procurement And Asset Managment
Skills
- Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
- Leadership
- Purchasing strategy
- Warehouse Operations
- Materials Handling
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Supplier negotiation
- Demand forecasting
Education
ETHIOPIAN CIVIL SERVICE UNIVERSITY
MA Public Procurement And Asset management from Pulic Procurement And Asset Managment
01.2021
Bahirdar University
Management BA from Managment
01.2013
Accomplishments
- Achieved [timely and quality delivery emergency humanitarian goods and services to various programs at UNHCR . ] by completing [emergency supply distribution and procurement task ] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of [program teams at Plan International ] in the development of [Procurement plan].
- Supervised team of [partners accomplishment of procurement UNHCR funded ] .
- Achieved [various procurement task of DRC] by completing [more than $35 million value procurement tasks ] with accuracy and efficiency. with in quarter budget year.
Languages
English
Certification
- CPDW - Certified Professional in Distribution and Warehousing
- BSAFE -UNDSS Sep 2023
- Certified [prevention of procurement fraud], UNHCR - 2023
- Procurement at UNICEF Training - [UNICEF)
- successful communication by LinkedIn learning 2023
- prevention and response to sexual exploitation from UNHCR.
- Supply chain professional management professional certificate, European Open University January 2024
- Procurement Ethics {UNHCR - [2023]
Affiliations
- Ethiopian public procurement professional association member
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