Marcia Small

Provided independent procurement advisory, contract management, vendor development, and institutional capacity-building services to public and private sector clients across the Caribbean. Designed and implemented procurement governance frameworks, training, and vendor management systems for client organizations.

Served as procurement lead for an IDB-funded health sector programme, managing the full procurement cycle in line with IDB and government procurement requirements. Prepared bidding documents, led evaluation activities, managed contract negotiations, and maintained audit-ready procurement records.

Led ERP implementation across a multi-site FMCG distribution network and supported procurement planning and user training. Improved inventory visibility and reporting while building procurement capability for sustained system adoption.

Managed end-to-end procurement and disposal strategies for health facility construction, upgrades, and relocations in compliance with public sector procurement regulations. Ensured timely procurement of medical supplies, pharmaceutical products, clinical equipment, and construction materials.

Handled procurement for EPC projects and specialty chemicals, including hazardous materials, with full compliance to safety and disposal requirements. Managed tender lifecycle activities and supplier performance management to support contract execution and value outcomes.

Managed integrated procurement, materials, logistics, and transportation for oil and gas operations with full regulatory compliance. Issued RFQs, managed bidding and purchase order processes, and ensured compliance including Sarbanes-Oxley and dangerous goods handling.

Managed procurement and inventory control operations, including full tender lifecycle administration and post-award contract management. Built purchasing and contract management instructions and performed spend analysis to support evidence-based purchasing.

Led procurement for multiple health and infrastructure initiatives, including hospital equipment and upgrades, ambulances, and related programme activities. Prepared RFP and prequalification documentation, evaluation reports, and contracts while coordinating procurement procedures across regional health authorities.

Created RFQs and managed material purchase order and vendor pre-qualification processes. Maintained KPI reporting and supported purchase order expediting to help ensure timely procurement.

Progressed through multiple PSCM business excellence/support roles including administrative support, document control, purchase order creation, and procurement coordination. Produced spend reporting, coordinated bid process logistics, and maintained contracts documentation and databases.

Supported purchasing operations at Caribbean Steel Mills Limited. Responsibilities were focused on assisting procurement activities during the stated period.

Worked as a Purchasing Officer handling foreign purchasing activities at Warnerville Grains Mills Limited during the stated period.

Provided purchasing clerk support and procurement-related administrative assistance at Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corp (PLIPDECO).

Supported purchasing and internal audit administrative activities at Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corp (PLIPDECO).

Provided branch secretary and clerical support services at First Citizens Bank Limited during the stated period.

Served as an HR administrative assistant and receptionist at Shell Trinidad Limited during the stated period.

Progressed through CIPS Level 4, with examinations indicated as pending in 2025.

Grade: GPA 3.8/4.0

Completed an MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the Australian Institute of Business (AIB), achieving a GPA of 3.8/4.0.

Completed a Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management (2021–2022).

Completed a BA (Hons) in Business Management at Anglia Ruskin University (c/o School of Accounting and Management, St. Augustine).