My name is Sara Caldeira, I am 36-year-old, female, with over 11 years of experience in Procurement and Subcontracts. I am currently working as the operations managers, for World Education, and before that I was the operations consultant for MSI and Creative, before that I was the Director of Operations for Vamos Ler, and Procurement Manager for EGPAF, CREATIVE DAI e outros, a consultant firm implementing USAID Programs in Mozambique. Prior to that I worked for two private companies as the administrator, and prior to that I was at Abt Associates as Procurement Staff.
Responsavel por procurement, logistica e administracao do programa
Working to close out both Vamos Ler (Creative) and MEMMS (MSI) programs . Inevntory management, contracts closing, offices closing and others.
Manage and oversee procurement processes. Supervise Procurement Coordinator and Officers to ensure they are establishing hard copy and electronic files for ongoing procurements for tracking purposes monthly. • Participate in regular Vamos Ler! team meetings to prepare for all Procurement support to the program activities and report on the progress of activity implementation and any issues related to procurement of goods and services. • Contribute to the development of and ensure compliance with all approved CAI and USAID procedures and manuals (e.g., Activity Manual; Activity Cycle Flowchart; Field Procurement Guide). • Provide policy guidance on procurement for all staff, grantees, local partners, and beneficiaries • Determine the most reasonable and expeditious process for procurement in compliance with Creative policies and procedures and USAID regulations.
• Act as Director of Finance and Operations when needed • Participate in all Strategy Meetings to suggest solicitations basics, explain acquisition method, pro and cons to each method, timeline, updates to each purchase • Prepare and Negotiate with vendor seeking best value for money approach; • Being up to date with market research and knowledge of the vendors market
Ensuring that all payments to suppliers were made timeously; Ensure that all vendors supply with was ask; Order lenses, glasses frames, and stationary as requested • Reviewing invoices, so as to verify their contents, and negotiating discounts; • Send all invoices to relevant insurance companies and that all charges were made on time; • Organize all documents to electronic files
• Translation of company documents; • Organizing employees’ HR documentation; • Organizing and purchasing office supplies parts; • Paying bank loans on time • Paying suppliers and ensure that they provide as specified; • Bank accounts reconciliations and report to General Manager
Ensuring that all requests for training (internal and external) are followed up; Ensuring that all DPS training requests are answered and followed up; Reviewing all purchase orders, to ensure that they comply with company policies; Providing supporting documentation for accounting purposes; Ensuring that all staff follow correct procedures; Ensuring communication between the procurement and ac
Receiving quotes; Organizing files and submitting payment requisitions; Performing physical stock counting of project property; Drafting purchase orders and insure that is according to project rules