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Aefrem Wossenu

@aefremwossenu

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Senior procurement specialist driving cost savings, supplier relationships, and process improvement.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior procurement role where I can lead strategic sourcing, drive cost savings, implement automation/ERP, and mentor teams within a values-driven organization.

I am a senior procurement professional with broad experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation, and procurement process automation. I deliver measurable cost reductions and improved supplier performance while ensuring compliance with policy and regulations.

Across public sector and financial services roles I led teams, standardized procurement policies, and implemented ERP and automation projects that increased efficiency and data accuracy. I have a Master of Arts in Public Procurement and Asset Management and multiple certifications including Oracle Fusion ERP Foundations and World Bank procurement programs.

I am collaborative, results-driven, and adept at aligning procurement strategy with organizational goals and corporate social responsibility. I focus on continuous improvement, risk mitigation through supplier diversification, and transparent reporting to support decision-making.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Procurement Specialist

Current

Lion International Bank

Nov 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Implemented strategic negotiation tactics and process standardization that reduced procurement costs and improved supplier reliability while ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate procurement reporting.

Strategic Sourcing Contract Negotiation Procurement Market Research & Compliance

Procurement Team Leader

Addis Ababa City Government Bureau of Women and Social Affai

Jun 2018 - Nov 2023 (5 years 5 months)

Led a procurement team to standardize policies, negotiate contracts, diversify suppliers for risk mitigation, and drive automation and continuous improvement that improved efficiency and supported CSR goals.

Team Leadership Contract Management Data Analysis

Procurement Officer

Addis Ababa City Government Industry Development Bureau

Jan 2015 - Jun 2018 (3 years 5 months)

Negotiated supplier agreements and optimized procurement processes through market research and vendor performance evaluation, achieving cost savings and reliable supply chain operations.

Market Research Process Optimization Inventory Planning Competitive Bidding Cost Control

Procurement Officer

Addis Ababa City Government Bole Sub-City Administration

Jul 2012 - Jan 2015 (2 years 6 months)

Managed procurement projects, negotiated with vendors to reduce costs, and implemented procurement policies and bidding processes to maintain supply levels and quality standards.

Procurement Management Vendor Relations Contracting Policy Implementation Inventory Management

Purchaser

Infolight ICT Development Enterprise

Aug 2009 - Jul 2012 (2 years 11 months)

Maintained inventory levels through forecasting, developed strategic sourcing plans, and conducted supplier research to improve pricing and procurement outcomes for production needs.

Inventory Forecasting Strategic Sourcing Supplier Research Cross Functional Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Ethiopian Civil Service University

Master of Arts, Public Procurement and Asset Management

2020 -

Master of Arts in Public Procurement and Asset Management started in August 2020; graduate-level study focused on public procurement systems and asset management practices.