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Jamie Cheeseman

@jamiecheeseman

Procurement Officer at Telecommunication Services of Trinidad and Tobago, leading sourcing and supplier governance.

At Telecommunication Services of Trinidad and Tobago, I manage sourcing initiatives across corporate functions and lead competitive procurement exercises from planning through contract execution. I also analyse procurement trends and supplier information using Oracle Fusion ERP and Tableau.

I led development of a Vendor Management Policy, Procedures, and Masterfile deployed across 1,200+ employees, and served as Procurement Project Lead for the Oracle Fusion ERP implementation, integrating 3,000+ vendors. Earlier, I worked in financial analysis, accounting, and finance supervision at Telecommunication Services of Trinidad and Tobago and Trinidad and Tobago Unit Trust Corporation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Procurement Officer

Current

Telecommunication Services of Trinidad and Tobago

Feb 2019 - Present (7 years 8 months)

Manage a diverse annual procurement portfolio valued at approximately TTD $200 million, leading complex sourcing initiatives from procurement planning through contract execution. Facilitate 20-25 competitive procurement exercises annually and negotiate contracts across technology, professional services, infrastructure, and operational categories.

Procurement Strategic Sourcing Contract Negotiation Vendor Management Oracle Fusion ERP Tableau Data Analysis Stakeholder Engagement Mentorship

Procurement Compliance Governance Officer

Telecommunication Services of Trinidad and Tobago

Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 (2 months)

Conducted executive-level governance reviews of procurement submissions requiring CEO approval, assessing compliance, financial, and reputational risk exposure. Developed governance review tools and frameworks to improve consistency and quality of procurement decision-making.

Procurement Governance Compliance Risk Management Policy Development Process Improvement

Financial Analyst – Asset Management

Telecommunication Services of Trinidad and Tobago

Oct 2016 - Feb 2019 (2 years 4 months)

Managed fixed asset reporting and capital expenditure processes within strict financial close deadlines while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Reviewed capital expenditure business cases exceeding $1M USD and monitored the lifecycle of capital projects from approval through asset commissioning.

Financial Analysis Fixed Asset Management CAPEX Governance and Reporting Financial Compliance

Assistant Accountant – Cost and Budget

Trinidad and Tobago Unit Trust Corporation

May 2015 - Sep 2016 (1 year 4 months)

Collaborated with senior-level stakeholders to streamline and enhance the preparation of the annual Corporation budget, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals. Produced monthly financial performance reports and variance analyses to support senior management decision-making.

Budgeting Financial Reporting Variance Analysis Cost Management Stakeholder Collaboration

Finance Supervisor – Fixed Assets, Receivables & Subsidiaries

Trinidad and Tobago Unit Trust Corporation

Aug 2008 - May 2015 (6 years 9 months)

Supervised finance team responsible for fixed asset management, receivables, and subsidiary reporting functions. Coordinated annual physical verification of 8,000+ assets across multiple locations, ensuring asset integrity and financial accuracy.

Team Supervision Fixed Asset Management Accounts Receivable Financial Reporting Internal Controls Stakeholder Presentation