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RWIYAMIRIRA Dickson

@rwiyamiriradickson

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Sourcing and supply chain leader optimizing procurement, S&OP, and supplier performance to drive cost and continuity.

Rwanda

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What I'm looking for

I’m currently open to work and I’m looking for a role where I can lead strategic sourcing and S&OP planning, mentor teams, and ensure supply continuity by optimizing costs, managing risks, and building strong supplier relationships through accurate data.

I’m a sourcing and supply chain professional “Currently Open to work!” with end-to-end experience across strategic sourcing, procurement, and planning gained at CIMERWA Plc. As Sourcing Manager (March 2023–Dec 2025), I owned the company’s strategic sourcing goals—negotiating best possible cost and service guarantees, developing win-win supplier strategies, and implementing supplier agreements with cross-functional stakeholders.

Before that, I strengthened operational planning as S&OP and MR Planner (March 2022–Dec 2023), ensuring continuous improvement of monthly S&OP cycles, timely and accurate data delivery, and material scheduling that balances production needs with minimum stock levels. Earlier, as Supply Chain Officer / Technical Buyer (June 2015–March 2022), I drove procurement planning, managed vendor performance, coordinated imports from multiple countries, and led team mentoring—while also addressing risk, compliance, and excess/obsolescence to minimize waste and liability.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Sourcing Manager

Cimerwa Plc

Mar 2023 - Dec 2025 (2 years 9 months)

Owned strategic sourcing and supplier agreements, leading bids and negotiations to secure best-cost service guarantees and reduce supply risk. Managed and coached the sourcing team and implemented domestic and international sourcing and supplier selection strategies, including excess/obsolescence management.

Strategic Sourcing Bid Management Contract Management Supplier Relationship Management Supplier Risk Management

S&OP and MR Planner

Cimerwa Plc

Mar 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Managed execution and continuous improvement of the monthly S&OP cycle by aligning stakeholders and ensuring timely, complete, and accurate planning data. Led material scheduling and MRP/IT system effectiveness to meet production requirements with minimum stock levels and minimal waste.

MRP IT System Data Management Process Improvement

Supply Chain Officer & Buyer

Cimerwa Plc

Jun 2015 - Mar 2022 (6 years 9 months)

Drove procurement planning and purchasing for internal customers using MRP tools, negotiating prices and discounts while monitoring market trends. Coordinated imports and receiving/payment follow-ups (GRPO and A/P invoice), assessed vendor performance, and mentored cross-functional teams.

Procurement Technical Purchasing GRPO Receiving Vendor Performance Management

Management Trainee (Procurement)

Rwanda Agriculture Board

Oct 2014 - Apr 2015 (6 months)

Supported procurement operations by verifying contractor invoices, preparing purchase orders, and assisting with bid opening, evaluation, and tender award. Helped prepare contracts and maintain organized procurement documents with supporting records.

Bid Opening Support Procurement Document Filing

Procurement Officer

LWH/Minagri Karongi Coordination

Jan 2014 - May 2014 (4 months)

Developed and implemented procurement policies and plans, and prepared bidding documents and evaluations. Assisted project farmers’ cooperatives in selecting procurement methods and monitored implementation of signed community-based contracts.

Procurement