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Farhana Shampa

@farhanashampa

Supply Chain & Procurement Leader with 15+ years of experience driving end-to-end supply chain, strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management.

Bangladesh

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for opportunities to lead procurement, strategic sourcing, and contract management initiatives that improve commercial and supplier outcomes.

A seasoned supply chain and procurement manager with over 15 years of experience, I have a proven track record of leading procurement strategies and processes in various sectors.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Manager, Supply Chain and Quality Assurance

Current

icddr,b

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Support procurement strategy and oversee sourcing activities to ensure efficient, compliant, and value-driven purchasing. Manage the full procurement cycle from requisition to payment, ensuring documentation integrity, internal control compliance, and audit readiness.

Procurement Strategy Sourcing Supplier Negotiation Supplier Performance Monitoring Procurement Governance SOPs Process Improvement Audit Readiness

General Manager, Procurement & Supply

Friendship

Mar 2024 - Oct 2024 (7 months)

Oversaw the development and execution of high-value procurement contracts across healthcare, construction, and operational supplies. Established strategic sourcing frameworks to ensure efficient, transparent, and cost-effective procurement operations.

Procurement Contracts Strategic Sourcing Supplier Negotiation Spend Analytics Procurement Governance Donor Compliance Risk Mitigation

Procurement Specialist (Consultant)

Dhaka Bus Rapid Transit Company Ltd.

Mar 2023 - Aug 2023 (5 months)

Designed and implemented procurement strategies aligned with Bangladesh Public Procurement Rules and donor policies. Managed end-to-end tendering processes, from preparing bidding documents to vendor selection and contract execution.

Procurement Strategy Tendering Vendor Selection Contract Execution Compliance Risk Management

Procurement Manager

CARE Bangladesh

Feb 2016 - Oct 2019 (3 years 8 months)

Led a procurement team managing $50M+ annual procurement spend for multiple donor-funded projects. Developed strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce procurement lead times.

Procurement Management Strategic Sourcing Supplier Negotiation Master Service Agreements Blanket Purchase Agreements Capacity Building Emergency Response Donor Compliance

Procurement and LOA Assistant

FAO

Dec 2014 - May 2015 (5 months)

Spearheaded supplier vetting and due diligence processes for FAO projects. Drafted and evaluated contract documents, supplier agreements, and purchase orders ensuring regulatory compliance.

Supplier Vetting Due Diligence Contract Drafting Purchase Order Market Research Compliance

Contracts Administrator

Chevron

Feb 2008 - Dec 2012 (4 years 10 months)

Managed strategic procurement, supplier performance evaluation, and contract administration for high-value oil and gas contracts. Developed procurement governance frameworks that improved compliance with international sourcing standards.