Lawson M. Kawamala
Pontypridd,UNITED KINGDOM
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in warehousing and purchasing, skilled in tender evaluation and negotiation, and proficient in contract preparation and management. Demonstrates strong Microsoft Office proficiency and excels in team collaboration under pressure. Committed to leveraging these skills to drive operational efficiency and support organisational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Material production officer (part time)
English Provender Company (EPC)
Newport, Gwent
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Coordinate purchase and supply functions to ensure timely availability of raw materials.
- Manage supply of raw materials from warehouse to production unit, maintaining operational efficiency.
- Packaging of finished products within a fast paced production setting
- Operating production machinery equipment
Warehouse Associate
EVRI warehouse
Bridgend
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Responsible for sorting and scanning of deliveries to ensure packages are sorted and loaded to the correct van for shipment to the customers.
- Maintaining of proper records of packages received and issued and finally keep the warehouse tidy and properly arranged as per the company safety procedures.
Stock verifier
Retail and Asset Solution Ltd
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Responsible for conducting stock counting and verification for different clients of Retail and Asset Solution Ltd to ensure the records match with the physical quantity
- (part time)
Principal Procurement Officer
Tanzania Commercial Bank PLC
08.2017 - 01.2025
- Preparation of expenditure budget for procurement section and Annual Procurement Plan (APP) for the bank.
- Maintain contract register and proper implementation of contractual terms
- Proper management of the organization store, receive and issue goods to different departments within the organization using existing manual.
- (largest commercial bank owned by the government of Tanzania)
- (resigned to pursue my further studies in UK)
Procurement Officer
National Health Insurance Fund
01.2014 - 05.2017
- Coordinate the procurement of goods, works and services within the organization.
- Compile user departmental needs and assist in preparation of Annual Procurement Plan.
- Receive, inspect, store and dispatch of store items to different departments.
- Participate in stocktaking at the end of each fiscal year.
- (Publicly funded healthcare organization owned by the government of Tanzania)
- (resigned to join Tanzania Commercial Bank)
Procurement Consultant/Auditor
Innovex Consultants
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Conducted procurement audit in various public and private organizations including donor funded projects especially those funded by United Nations Development Programs, World Bank and Africa Development Bank as well as preparation of procurement guidelines to various NGOs.
- (resigned to join National Health Insurance Fund)
Education
Msc. - International Logistics and Supply Chain Management
University of South Wales
UK 01.2025 - 12.2025
Bachelors - Procurement and Logistics Management
Institute of Accountancy Arusha
Tanzania 10.2006 - 12.2009
Skills
- Warehousing and purchasing skills
- Tender evaluation and negotiation
- Contract preparation and management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Team collaboration under pressure
Certification
Certified Procurement and Supplies Professional, Procurement and Supplies Professional Technicians Board in Tanzania, This is a government body responsible for regulating and certifying all procurement professionals within Tanzania and it possesses Global Standard Certification as an Affiliate member of International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management.
Languages
English
Swahili
Custom Section
I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, these data correctly describe me, my qualifications, and my experience.
Personal Information
Title: Procurement & Supplies Professional
Interests
- Watching football
- Watching wrestling
- Listening to music
Affiliations
- Watching Wrestling
- Watching movies
Timeline
Material production officer (part time)
English Provender Company (EPC)
08.2025 - 01.2026
Warehouse Associate
EVRI warehouse
03.2025 - 01.2026
Stock verifier
Retail and Asset Solution Ltd
03.2025 - 06.2025
Msc. - International Logistics and Supply Chain Management
University of South Wales
01.2025 - 12.2025
Principal Procurement Officer
Tanzania Commercial Bank PLC
08.2017 - 01.2025
Procurement Officer
National Health Insurance Fund
01.2014 - 05.2017
Procurement Consultant/Auditor
Innovex Consultants
01.2010 - 12.2013
Bachelors - Procurement and Logistics Management
Institute of Accountancy Arusha
10.2006 - 12.2009