Sheila Violante de A. Amaro
Procurement Manager
Matola
Summary
As a Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP), I am a highly organized and adaptable expert with a strong commitment to continuous learning and skill development. My self-motivation and dedication to excellence enable me to thrive in dynamic, multicultural environments. As a result of my 20 years’ experience on the market, 15 of those in procurement, contract management, logistics, and administration, with a proven track record of successfully navigating complex procurement procedures to meet international standards. My experience includes work on USAID-implemented projects, such as those with DAI Global LLC and Creative Associates Inc. I approach every task with meticulous attention to detail, employing tact, sound judgment, and a steadfast commitment to confidentiality.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Field Supervisor and researcher
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Researcher supervisor in soybean and cowpea projects, including establishing “on station” and “on farm” trials, compiling information and data, contribution to technical reporting
- Project supervisor for UpoCa (Unleashing the Power of Cassava in Africa)
- Support to program partners including field-level support
- Responsible for hiring technical staff, supervising field activities and training
- Work included liaison with local government, academic organizations and ongoing liaison with local communities
Lecturer
Mussa Bin Bique University
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Taught courses in agricultural economics and basic concepts of fruticulture
Associate Procurement Manager
DAI Global LLC
12.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Implemented by USAID funded -DAI Global LLC
- Lead acquisitions process, managing procurement staff and delegating tasks, ensuring that the services are provided in accordance with DAI and USAID policies as well as partners’ needs
- Monitor and Review progress of contractual agreements with values below $250,000 and assist Headquarter office conducting the procurement process with values above $250,000
- Supervise bid evaluation committees, ensures the integrity of the competitive process, facilitates bidder debriefings, and exercises appropriate judgment and tact while ensuring to protect confidential information
- Train and mentor staff according to their needs
- Lead a team of four, comprising Procurement Officers, Assistants and Interns, providing guidance and oversight to ensure efficient procurement operations
- Negotiate vendor contracts to achieve best price resulting in savings in the bottom-line purchasing budget and ensure that the services she/he provides are in accordance with DAI and USAID policies and procedures as well as partners’ needs
- Provides advice and guidance to partners and staff on procurement matters, and coaches partners on relevant processes (i.e
- Requests for Proposals (RFP), bid evaluation criteria other competitive procurement tools) to ensure Partners needs are met and the DAI obtains best value
- Implemented by USAID funded -DAI Global LLC
Procurement, Logistic and Contract Officer
DAI Global LLC
03.2011 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: Implemented by USAID funded Program – DAI Global LLC
- The main responsibility for the ten 10 years was to oversee and conduct procurement of goods and services
- Lead acquisitions process, managing procurement staff, administration officer and delegating tasks
- Conducted employee’s performance reviews through Key Performance Indicator in guidance with the company's guidelines and procedures
- Train cross-functional areas on purchasing policy and procedures to ensure proper paperwork are submitted saving time to the project
- Work with other staff members to generate product specification; conduct bid evaluation committees, to ensure the integrity of the competitive process, facilitating bidder debriefings, write selection and negotiation memo
- Negotiate vendor contracts to achieve best price resulting in savings in the bottom-line purchasing budget and ensure that the services she/he provides are in accordance with DAI and USAID policies and procedures as well as partners’ needs
- Lead a team of three, comprising Procurement Officer and Assistant providing guidance and oversight to ensure efficient procurement operations
- Implemented by USAID funded Program – DAI Global LLC
Senior Procurement Manager
Creative Associates Inc
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Implemented by USAID funded Program Creative Associates Inc
- Lead acquisitions process strictly following all USAID and Creative rules and regulations, managing the acquisition of goods and services for program activities, including direct oversight of the entire procurement process, procurement team, and procurements under Grant
- Ensures that all procurements comply with Creative’s policies and procedures and USAID’s Automated Directives System (ADS) and Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR)
- Monitor and Review progress of contractual agreements with values above $500,000
- Supervise bid evaluation committees, ensures the integrity of the competitive process
- Train and mentor staff according to their needs
- Lead a team of four Procurement Officers spread across offices in Maputo and Nampula, offering guidance and oversight to ensure streamlined procurement operations
- Conduct employee’s performance reviews through Key Performance Indicator in guidance with the company's guidelines and procedures
- Implemented by USAID funded Program Creative Associates Inc
Baseline Study Supervisor
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Oversaw the carrying out of baseline studies of production of cowpea, soybean and cassava at community level
Coordinator
Millennium Villages Program
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Identified potential partners and partnerships including target beneficiaries and supported partners in program implementation
Credit Analyst
SOCREMO Bank
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Assessment and recommendation of funding project proposals, monitoring of loans and risk analysis; Analyzing credit applicants’ financial records including earning, savings, payments and purchase of the company or individual; Identifying potential customers for the bank; Promoting the bank’s products and services
Researcher
Universidade Eduardo Mondlane
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Researched methods for management of groundnut leaf miner, established “on station” and “on farm” trials in Marracuene to identify the best insecticide for pest control, working with program partners (World Vision, UEM, IIAM)
Education
Masters’ Degree Student - Agricultural Economy
Eduardo Mondlane University
01.2013 - 01.2016
Honors Degree - undefined
Faculty of Agronomy and Forest Engineering (UEM)
01.1999 - 01.2004
Skills
Supplier management
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/16/81
- Nationality: Mozambican
Training
- 2024, Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP) issued by the International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute (IPSCMI)
- 2024, Field Procurement Training
- 2022, Field Procurement Training
- 2021, DAI’s Grants Applicability Training, Maputo
- 2018, Global Security, Maputo, Mozambique
- 2017, DAI Procurement Training, Maputo, Mozambique
- 2014, DAI Procurement Training, Nairobi, Kenya
- 2015, USAID Environmental Compliance Training for IP, Maputo, Mozambique
- 2009, USAID training on Safe Use of Pesticides, Nampula, Mozambique
Professional References
Upon request
Timeline
Associate Procurement Manager
DAI Global LLC
12.2021 - Current
Senior Procurement Manager
Creative Associates Inc
02.2021 - 12.2021
Masters’ Degree Student - Agricultural Economy
Eduardo Mondlane University
01.2013 - 01.2016
Procurement, Logistic and Contract Officer
DAI Global LLC
03.2011 - 12.2019
Field Supervisor and researcher
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
01.2008 - 12.2010
Baseline Study Supervisor
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
01.2008 - 12.2008
Lecturer
Mussa Bin Bique University
01.2007 - 12.2010
Coordinator
Millennium Villages Program
01.2006 - 12.2007
Credit Analyst
SOCREMO Bank
01.2006 - 12.2006
Researcher
Universidade Eduardo Mondlane
01.2004 - 12.2005
Honors Degree - undefined
Faculty of Agronomy and Forest Engineering (UEM)
01.1999 - 01.2004
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