LENDE Dominique
Goma ,North Kivu
Summary
Dynamic Senior Buyer and Branch Manager with a proven track record at Alphamin Bisie and Bureau Veritas BIVAC DRC. Excelled in competitive sourcing and strategic sourcing, enhancing procurement efficiency and fostering supplier relationships. Demonstrated influencing skills by negotiating cost reductions and driving revenue growth. Achieved significant savings and operational enhancements through technical acumen and strategic initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Buyer
Alphamin Bisie
République Démocratique Du Congo, North Kivu
06.2019 - Current
- Researched competitors and sourced new vendors.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to understand material requirements and ensure timely delivery.
- Developed and maintained supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery of goods.
- Assessed condition of shipped products upon arrival to meet quality standards.
- Analyzed buying trends at each store location to identify appropriate mix of inventory items for top-tier sales.
- Developed product purchasing strategies according to company budgets.
- Implemented strategies for reducing supply chain costs without compromising quality standards or service levels.
- Saved around annually by shrewdly negotiating supplier pricing.
- Worked closely with finance department personnel to reconcile payments and resolve billing disputes in a timely manner.
- Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
- Drafted purchase orders, reviewed invoices, and negotiated terms and conditions of agreements with vendors.
- Obtained information about customer needs and preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to replenish stock while minimizing excess.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchased items including pricing, quantity ordered, lead times.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to procurement activities.
Branch Manager
Bureau veritas BIVAC DRC
République Démocratique Du Congo, North Kivu
02.2006 - 11.2015
- Participated in community events to promote brand awareness.
- Established and built customer relationships through targeted outreach and initiatives.
- Resolved escalated customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
- Increased efficiency and drove branch revenue by optimizing daily operations.
- Ensured compliance with established policies, procedures, and regulations governing Bureau Veritas operations.
- Analyzed competitors and market trends to facilitate business growth.
- Provided feedback on employee performance evaluations conducted by supervisors.
- Coordinated promotional campaigns for new BV rules and regulations regarding the imports and exports process.
- Recommended new financial and accounting software packages. replacing various non-integrated offerings.
- Assigned duties to employees and examined work for accuracy, neatness and timeliness.
Education
BBA - Economics
Free University Goma Compus
DR Congo - Goma10-2013
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Systems
Kampala University
Uganda10-2001
Master of Science - Supply chain Management
Charter Institute of Procurement
United KingdomSkills
- Product procurement
- Competitive sourcing
- Procurement documentation
- Influencing skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Technical acumen
Languages
French
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
- License - Economic Sciences and Management.
- Certification - Leadership.
- CIPS Procurement
Custom
- Adaptability,
- Curiosity, always wanting to learn something new,
- Patience,
- Autonomy,
- Empathy.
Affiliations
- Captain of my football team, the Iron Eagles.
- Co-founder of Baron Group Sarl.
- President of Youth team of EUJC Church
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Alphamin Bisie
06.2019 - Current
Branch Manager
Bureau veritas BIVAC DRC
02.2006 - 11.2015
BBA - Economics
Free University Goma Compus
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Systems
Kampala University
Master of Science - Supply chain Management
Charter Institute of Procurement
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