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Aurelio  Cossa

Aurelio Cossa

Senior Procurement
Maputo

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Country Procurement Manager

Puma Energy Mozambique
Maputo
11.2014 - 07.2022
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.

Purchasing Controller

Polana Serena Hotel Mozambique
Maputo
02.2005 - 11.2014
  • Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
  • Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
  • Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
  • Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
  • Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
  • Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
  • Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.

French Language Teacher

Escola Secundaria Francisco Manyanga
Maputo
01.1999 - 12.2005
  • Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
  • Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience.
  • Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
  • Designed curriculum to meet learning institution requirements and instill comprehensive knowledge of French language and culture in students.
  • Facilitated learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.

Front Office Manager

Ibis Hotel Maputo (Hotel Turismo Lda)
Maputo
04.2002 - 09.2004
  • Inspected rooms for damages and sufficient housekeeping practices.
  • Upheld high standards for customer service and led by example.
  • Trained new employees on standards and hotel procedures.
  • Reviewed housekeeping supply charts and inventories.
  • Booked large groups for weddings, seminars, conferences, and other events, providing best available room rates.
  • Participated in financial activities such as setting room rates, establishing budgets and allocating funds to departments.

Education

MBA - Project Management

Instituto Superior De Gestão, Admistração E Educaç
Maputo
03.2023 - Current

Master of Arts - International Trade And Finance

Universidade Joaquim Chissano
Maputo
06.2018 - Current

High School Diploma -

International Academy of Business And Financial Ma
Maputo
03.2017 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Linguistics - French Teacher

Universidade Pedagogica De Maputo
Maputo
06.1995 - 03.2003

Professional Certificate - Certified International Procurement Professional

International Academy of Business Management
Hong Kong
03.2017 - 03.2017

Skills

Procurement specialist

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Software

Microsoft office

Work Availability

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References

- Sipho Uaeca, General Manager - Puma Energy Malawi.

Email: Sipho.Uaeca@pumaenergy.com

Telephone: (+265) 888847644 or (+258) 843700059 or 843099597

- Hermenegildo David, General Manager – GIMTL

Email: hermenegildo.david@gimtl.co.mz

Telephone: (+258) 843026211.

- Alzira Manejo, Country HR Manager – Multichoice Mozambique

Email: Alzira.Manejo@mz.multichoice.com

Telephone: (+258) 878696660

- Marcos Fernando, General Manager – MECTS

Email: marcos.fernando@mects.co.mz

Telephone (+258) 852893170

- Alda Abduremane, Country HSE Manager – Kudumba LDA

Email: aabdulremane@kudumba.com

Telephone (+258) 843145914

Timeline

MBA - Project Management

Instituto Superior De Gestão, Admistração E Educaç
03.2023 - Current

Master of Arts - International Trade And Finance

Universidade Joaquim Chissano
06.2018 - Current

High School Diploma -

International Academy of Business And Financial Ma
03.2017 - 03.2017

Professional Certificate - Certified International Procurement Professional

International Academy of Business Management
03.2017 - 03.2017

Country Procurement Manager

Puma Energy Mozambique
11.2014 - 07.2022

Purchasing Controller

Polana Serena Hotel Mozambique
02.2005 - 11.2014

Front Office Manager

Ibis Hotel Maputo (Hotel Turismo Lda)
04.2002 - 09.2004

French Language Teacher

Escola Secundaria Francisco Manyanga
01.1999 - 12.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Linguistics - French Teacher

Universidade Pedagogica De Maputo
06.1995 - 03.2003
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