
Yonas Bulla
@yonasbulla
I deliver high-value cross-border procurement and business growth.
What I'm looking for
At Grand Group FZC, I manage procurement for projects exceeding $2M, including solar irrigation and more than $1M in medical equipment. I also independently delivered over $850K in computers and audiovisual equipment across East Africa within six months.
Across East Africa and the UAE, I've built supplier and client relationships, led bids and tenders, negotiated contracts, and grown operations in mining, healthcare, technology, agriculture, logistics, and trading.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Procurement Manager
Grand Group FZC
Jul 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Managed procurement for a solar irrigation project valued at over $2M, coordinating sourcing, vendor selection, and delivery timelines. Directed procurement of medical equipment worth over $1M and independently sourced and delivered equipment worth over $850K across East Africa.
Business Development
Vertico Trading Co. Ltd.
Jan 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year 5 months)
Built the company's organizational structure and operational processes from the ground up as an early-stage team member. Led contract negotiations with clients and set administrative goals and operating priorities for the business development team.
General Manager
Heran Global Group of Companies Ltd.
Nov 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 1 month)
Directed a team of 34 employees across talent acquisition, retention, and professional development. Designed and implemented growth strategies that delivered a 6% average quarterly revenue increase.
Sales & Marketing Manager
Crane Management Services Ltd.
Sep 2019 - Sep 2021 (2 years)
Prepared and pitched sales proposals to private and government institutions. Led a team of 5 managing a portfolio of 22 rental listings and 3 sales listings, and conducted market research to strengthen understanding of customer needs.
Station Manager
LEFAI PLC
Oct 2018 - Jun 2019 (8 months)
Launched the station from pre-opening through full operation, serving NGOs, SMEs, embassies, and government entities. Achieved a 10% month-over-month sales increase during the first 5 months of operation and recruited and trained incoming staff.
Procurement Officer
Cosmos General Trading
May 2013 - Jul 2018 (5 years 2 months)
Prepared bid documents for competitive tenders serving mining companies, ministries, and government parastatals. Managed after-sales service to ensure client satisfaction and repeat business, and prepared project cost breakdowns and progress reports for management review.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
FedEx Academy
Training, Operations Management & Customer Service
Completed training in Operations Management and Customer Service at FedEx Academy in 2018.
Halhale College of Business & Economics
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Halhale College of Business & Economics in 2016.
AYRO Institute
Training, Air Ticketing Management
2014 - 2014
Completed training in Air Ticketing Management at AYRO Institute in 2014.
DELTA Computer Systems
Training, Graphics & Desktop Publishing
2009 - 2009
Completed training in Graphics and Desktop Publishing at DELTA Computer Systems in 2009.
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