- Gasto Malimi Komanya is seeking a job in procurement and supply chain management. He has a Master's degree in procurement and supply chain management from Mzumbe University and over 8 years of experience in procurement roles. - His most recent role was as Acting Senior Procurement Officer at Mbeya Cement from 2014 to present. Prior roles include Assistant Zonal Procurement Specialist at TANESCO and Procurement/Logistics Officer at Bulyanhulu Gold Mining Limited. - He has strengths in academic excellence, being trustworthy and hardworking. He also has skills in Microsoft Office, procurement software, and administrative works.

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Personal Data
Educational
Qualification
Working
Experience
CURRICULUM VITAE
Ñames: Gasto Malimi Komanya
Address: P.O Box 38288,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Cell: (+255) 755 342496
E-mail: ggasto2000@yahoo.com
Birth date: 1982
Marital status: Married
Residence: Dar es Salaam
Sex: Male
Nationality: Tanzanian
Language: English and Kiswahili fluent
DATE UNIVERSITY QUALIFICATION / AWARD
2010 - 2012 Mzumbe University Msc. in Procurement and Supply chain
Management
2005-2008 Institute of Accountancy Arusha Advanced Diploma in Procurement
Logistics and Materials Management
(ADPLM).
2002-2004 Jamhuri Secondary School Advanced Certificate of Secondary
Education Examination
1997-2000 St. Pius makoko Seminary Certificate of Secondary Education
Examination (CSSEE).
From June 2014 to Present: Mbeya Cement (LAFARGE) as Acting. Senior Procurement
Officer. Duties Performed:
i. Develop strategic sourcing strategy for industrial products/services
including negotiation, contracting and ongoing supplier value management
for continuous improvement to ensure the provision of a professional
service to internal customers whilst delivering significant cost reductions.
ii. Analyzes current procurement activities and recommends improvement
through more efficient procurement methods, quantity discounts,
standardization, value analysis and cooperative purchasing.
iii. Reviews tenders and purchase award documentation with respect to
quality, suitability, delivery and pricing.

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iv. Receive and check all industrial service invoices against relevant contracts
to ensure payment is made against the agreed contract rates.
v. Conduct supplier analysis and manage the overall supplier prequalification
process including sampling and product approval process.
vi. Drive Sourcing performance to ensure that all company strategic plans and
Key Performance Indicators (KPS) are met.
vii. Expedites outstanding purchase orders to ensure delivery requirements are
met.
viii. Solicits quotations and bids and Negotiates prices and terms.
ix. Prepares formal invitations for bids and requests for quotations, including
required special terms and conditions, performance, and technical criteria.
x. Corresponds and communicates with suppliers and departments regarding
services and complaints.
xi. Promotes the Purchasing section as an effective resource for addressing
Supply Management issues.
xii. Prepares reports to ensure compliance with related laws and regulations.
xiii. Coordinates and resolves problems with end user departments and
suppliers
From (June 2011 – May 2014: TANESCO- Tanzania as Assistant Zonal Procurement
Specialist in South West Highlands Zone- Mbeya, Ruvuma, Iringa, Songea and Rukwa.
Duties Performed;
i. Tender Opening, Tender Meeting and Reviewing of evaluation report before
awarding tenders.
ii. Implementing the decisions of the Zonal Delegated Tender Board and
Carrying out secretarial duties in respect of meetings of the Delegated Zonal
Tender Board.
iii. Preparing purchase requisitions and placing orders as requested.
iv. Proper Preparing, reviewing, finalizing and issuing procurement contracts
as well as maintaining register for contacts.
v. Preparing and processing approval of annual procurement plan to meet
annual demand and periodic reports on procurement activities.

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vi. Preparation and presentation of Procurement report to the management on
timely bases (weekly, month and annually reports). vii. Initiating,
developing and implementing of procurement and strategic plans and
policies finally to achieve organizational goals.
From (September 2010 up to June 2011) TANESCO (HQ) – Dar es Salaam as Procurement
Officer.
Duties performed;
i. Tender Opening, Tender Meeting and Reviewing of evaluation report before
awarding tenders.
ii. ii. Implementing the decisions of the Tender Board and Carrying out secretarial
duties in respect of meetings of the Delegated Zonal Tender Board.
iii. Preparing purchase requisitions and placing orders as requested. iv. Proper
Preparing, reviewing, finalizing and issuing procurement contracts as well as
maintaining register for contacts. v. Preparing and processing approval of annual
procurement plan to meet annual demand and periodic reports on procurement
activities.
iv. Preparation and presentation of Procurement report to the management on timely
bases (weekly, month and annually reports). vii. Making analysis of quotations
basing on criteria set forth in the Request for Quotations (RFQ) and finally issuing
purchase orders (PO) to qualified bidders. viii. Executing emergency procurement
of materials which are highly demanded and were not in the procurement plans to
avoid running out os the stock and production stoppage. ix. Maintaining of the stock
records and Receiving goods and materials from various suppliers x. Proper
evaluation of existing, new and potential bidders / suppliers; recommend the
qualified ones. xi. Assisting Head of Procurement Management Unit with daily
activities aimed at achieving the objectives.
From (August 2008-February 2010) Bulyanhulu Gold Mining Limited (BGML) as
Procurement/Logistics Officer.
Duties performed;
i. Discussing with the end users to know the full descriptions of the materials needed.
ii. Preparation of Procurement Plan and execution of procurement of Goods, Services,

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Strengths
Training and
Workshops
Skills
Repair from both local and international suppliers.
iii. Evaluation of the potential suppliers in terms of capabilities and capacities to identify
the one to be awarded tender.
iv. Negotiates contracts and makes awards.
v. Participates in hiring of staff; consults with user department personnel concerning
requirements.
vi. Reviews requisitions and specifications using on-line requisition system.
I am a dynamic person, self motivated, well organized, cooperative and able to work under
minimum supervision, capable to work on my own initiative but ready to accept challenges,
advice and new ideas from my colleagues in working organization to produce outstanding and
fulfilling results towards any duties assigned to me including relevant responsibilities
Ø Academic Excellence
Ø Trustworthy and honesty
Ø Responsive and hard work
Ø Creative and Ready to face challenges
Ø Ability to work under pressure
Ø Ready to learn new things
Ø Fast leaner and confident
Ø Ability to cop up in any situation
Ø Ability to work in a team and as individual with minimum supervision
Ø Ability to make analytical analysis based on facts, make informed decisions and make a
move.
Ø June 2006-August 2006: Tanzania Investment Bank as Assistant Procurement Officer.
Ø August 2008 March 2010: Bulyanhulu Gold Mining Company Limited (BGML) as
Procurement Officer.Ø September 2010-June 2011: TANESCO as Procurement Officer.Ø
Ø June 2011 up to present: TANESCO AS Assistant Zonal Procurement Specialist
(Southern Highlands).
Ø Computer knowledge and literacy such as Microsoft Office application i.e. Ms Word,
Ms Excel, Ms PowerPoint and Ms Access.
Ø Procurement Software such as Advanced Pronto Database System, Corvu System,
Active fax Client, ERPs like sage, JD Edward etc. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
Ø Administrative works (Budget Preparations, Work Schedule preparation, preparation
of preventive Ø maintenance programs and Procurement processes).

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Hobbies
Certification
&
Recognitions
Referee
Certification
Ø Watching and Listening to News (BBC,CNN), Music, watching games(Football, cricket ,
Tennis,
Ø Driving, browsing, working with various animation software like Adobe Photoshop,
Flash , Dreamweaver.
Ø Writing articles, watching Movies and giving speeches Ø
Ø Certificate of Procurement and Supplies Professional and Technicians Board
(PSPTB) formally NBMM. ii. Certificate in Fire Fighting Techniques, iii. Certificate of
Pronto IX Database on purchasing in the training course done on 23rd February 2009. iv.
Certificate on Business Understanding on principles, production, costs and revenue
targets done on 17/10/ 2009.
Ø National Board of Materials Management (NBMM) two days seminar at Landmark
Hotel on 2009 conducted by NBMM for procurement Professionals.
Ø Understanding on principles, production, costs and revenue targets done on 17th
October 2009.
Iam Registered and Approved Procurement Professional by Procurement and Supplies
Professional and Technicians Board PSPTB) formally National Board of Materials Management
(NBMM) with reg. number AP00226.
Christian P. Mahundi,
Human Resources Officer, TANESCO,
P.o.box 9024, DAR ES SALAAM.
Mob: 0784 99 91 92, 0715 407500,
E-mail: chrismahundi@gmail.com : christian.mahundi@tanesco.co.tz
Laswai Richard,
Lecturer, Institute Of Accountancy Arusha,
P.O Box 2798, Arusha. Mobile; 0773 346007 0784 346007.
E-mail: richbonn2002@yahoo.co.uk
Sonda Thobias Sonda
Senior Management System Officer,
Tanzania Port Authiority (TPA)
P.O.Box 9184, Dar Es salaam.
Mobile; 0785299873
Email: tobias34uk@yahoo.co.uk
I certify that the information provided by me in this application are true complete and correct
to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Yours faithfully,
GASTO CK MALIMI DATE: 27/02/2015