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Julay Jargbah

Summary

I am a Proactive Purchasing Manager helping the government meet its fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing, and value assessment to form the best overall strategy for long-term gain. Manages purchasing budget to determine the feasibility of contracts and exceed savings goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Presiding Officer

National Election Commission
01.2010
  • Spearhead all voting activities at a particular polling center
  • Managed time efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Maintain a safe and transparent election process
  • Ensure the place of voting is ready for voters
  • Ensure all workers and all poll washers are on time.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing them for resolution.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

Procurement Director

Ministry of Education
Current - 01.2021
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
  • Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
  • Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options.
  • Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
  • Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
  • Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
  • Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
  • Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
  • Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies.
  • Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
  • Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
  • Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
  • Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
  • Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
  • Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
  • Completed monthly profit and loss performance reports.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
  • Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
  • Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
  • Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
  • Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
  • Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.

Procurement Supervisor

Ministry of Education
01.2021 - 01.2019

. Supervise all Procurement Officers and Clerks on their day-to-day activities.

. Assist the Directors in preparing reports and procurement plans annually.

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  • Assist the Director in developing and implementing procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
  • Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price, and delivery.
  • Preside over bidding processes
  • Evaluate bids
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.

Acting Procurement Director

Ministry of Education
01.2018 - 09.2018
  • Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
  • We utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
  • Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
  • Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
  • It developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
  • Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price, and delivery.
  • Conducted spending analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing the ideal vendor and driving the procurement process.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.

Procurement Officer

Ministry of Education
01.2016 - 01.2015
  • Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
  • Input, analyzed, and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
  • Procured materials for squadron maintenance and repair services.
  • Maintained a current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions, and trends in the industry.
  • Prepare internal purchase orders and price analysis
  • Ensure all tasks are within deadlines.
  • Liaise with vendors to get quotations
  • File and keep a record of all procurement transaction
  • Ensure value for money

Procurement Intern

GPE-World Bank Project
01.2015 - 01.2013

. Maintained procurement records on all transactions


. Work in line with the International and the National Procurement Specialist on all procurement related activities


. Ensure value for money is maintained by gathering three quotations.

Clerk

Western Union Sub-Branch (LBDI) Liberia Bank of Development and Investment
01.2009 - 01.2008
  • Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing the operation of office equipment.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Monitored office supplies and made arrangements for restocking of low-stock items.
  • Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in person to provide information.

Sale Agent

Moshood Enterprise, Sub-Distributor GMS Card
01.2008 - 01.2007
  • Provided superior service to customers by quickly and courteously responding to requests, inquiries, suggestions and concerns.
  • Spoke to customers in native language to increase loyalty and establish relationships.
  • Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
  • Logged reports, expenses, receipts, and sales in company database.
  • Handled administrative aspects of sales by completing customer contracts and warranties and accepting and processing payments.

Education

Liberia Institute of Management and Public Administration

Beijing Normal University

African Methodist Episcopal Zion University

Jimmy Jolocon High School

Skills

  • Organization
  • Fluent in [Language]
  • Recordkeeping
  • Team Building

Key Areas Of Competence

  • Administrative management
  • Planning, Soliciting, evaluating and negotiating contract through procurement implementations.
  • Knowledgeable in Procurement of works, goods and consultancy in Public Sectors and Donor Funded /World Bank Project.
  • Conducting research, qualitative and quantitative
  • Project Planning and Management
  • Evaluating and analyzing proposals for Expression of Interest
  • Training rural teachers
  • Human Coordination
  • Providing supervision to junior staffs.
  • Collates and submit relevant reports on procurement activities

First Names

Julay, Siah

Personal Information

  • Profession: Researcher
  • Date of Birth: 12/12/1985
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Liberian
  • Marital Status: Single

References

  • David Woods Baysah Sr., Senior Consultant, ADARA Research and Management Consultancy (ARMC), baysahdavid@gmail.com, 0777550234/231886550234
  • Madia Herring-Mensah, Former Executive Director, Ministry of Education Division of Excellence and Curriculum Development, madiaherring@yahoo.com, 0775591582
  • Fusienni Abu, International Procurement Specialist, World Bank/IRISE Project Ministry of Education, abufahmed@yahoo.co.uk, 0778366379

Certification

  • Works Procurement Management, Conducted by World Bank/GIMPA (Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration), Accra.- (1st-19th July 2013).
  • Procurement Planning & Management from the Liberia Institute of Public Administration- offered from (November 4, 2019 to January 30, 2020).
  • Goods procurement training in National Competitive Bidding & Request for Quotations Jointly organized by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning/PFMRISP and the World Bank- (September 2021)
  • Training in Consultancy Selection Methods of Consultants Qualifications (CQS), Individual Consultants (IC), and Direct Selection (DS), Jointly organized by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning/PFMRISP and the World Bank (October 2021)
  • The E-Procurement Training, @-enhancement Centre Ltd - 14th -18th 2023 Nairobi Kenya
  • Purchasing and Cost-Saving Techniques, Institute For Capacity Development- Held in Kigali, Rwanda From 25th to 29th September 2023.

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with internal end users and partners such as UNICEF, UNFPA & UNDP in getting procurable materials and the hiring of consultants under several Projects.
  • Ensure the Ministry achieved its task under the implementation of the Performance Based Component through the Disbursement Link Indicators-DLI
  • Supervised team of eight (8) staff members.
  • Completed several procurements under construction works including the procurement of the Construction of the CEOs headquarters in Grand Kru and Rivercess. The renovation of Ten Public Schools and Six Selected Counties.
  • Completed a contract sum of 312,000 for the procurement of the commissioning and installation of the smart classroom project at Tubman University and the University of Liberia.
  • Completed consultancy services of 3000,000. with Invocation for Poverty Action, for the National Primary Learning Assessment.
  • Successfully procured Teaching and Learning Materials in the sum of 748,000.00 for all public schools, through the IFMIS and EDMS System set by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning.

Additional Information


Participant of the 7th International Conference on the adoption of the policy on Adult Education in the Kingdom of Morocco Marrakech from 15 to 17 June 2022.


Member of the Delegates of the Commission on the Status of Women(CSW) 67th Session at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, from 6-17 March 2023.

The Priority Theme: Innovation and technology change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.

The Review Theme: Challenges and opportunities in achieving gender equality and the empowerment of rural women and girls.



Timeline

Procurement Director

Ministry of Education
Current - 01.2021

Procurement Supervisor

Ministry of Education
01.2021 - 01.2019

Acting Procurement Director

Ministry of Education
01.2018 - 09.2018

Procurement Officer

Ministry of Education
01.2016 - 01.2015

Procurement Intern

GPE-World Bank Project
01.2015 - 01.2013

Presiding Officer

National Election Commission
01.2010

Clerk

Western Union Sub-Branch (LBDI) Liberia Bank of Development and Investment
01.2009 - 01.2008

Sale Agent

Moshood Enterprise, Sub-Distributor GMS Card
01.2008 - 01.2007

Liberia Institute of Management and Public Administration

Beijing Normal University

African Methodist Episcopal Zion University

Jimmy Jolocon High School
Julay Jargbah