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Hi, I'm Vasta Manhique, a procurement specialist with over 10 years of experience in contract management, bid evaluation, supplier relationships, and procurement planning. I help organizations achieve cost savings, streamline processes, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services. I have led teams, established LTAs, and supported complex projects across international donors and EU-funded programs. My international experience includes deployments with UN Migration in Maputo and Juba, UNESCO, and World Bank-funded initiatives. I coordinate procurement activities, logistics, fleet, facilities, and asset management, and I thrive in cross-functional, multicultural environments. I am fluent in Portuguese and English and enjoy mentoring colleagues to deliver results.…Hi, I'm Vasta Manhique, a procurement specialist with over 10 years of experience in contract management, bid evaluation, supplier relationships, and procurement planning. I help organizations achieve cost savings, streamline processes, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services. I have led teams, established LTAs, and supported complex projects across international donors and EU-funded programs. My international experience includes deployments with UN Migration in Maputo and Juba, UNESCO, and World Bank-funded initiatives. I coordinate procurement activities, logistics, fleet, facilities, and asset management, and I thrive in cross-functional, multicultural environments. I am fluent in Portuguese and English and enjoy mentoring colleagues to deliver results.

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Hi, I'm Vasta Manhique, a procurement specialist with over 10 years of experience in contract management, bid evaluation, supplier relationships, and procurement planning. I help organizations achieve cost savings, streamline processes, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services. I have led teams, established LTAs, and supported complex projects across international donors and EU-funded programs. My international experience includes deployments with UN Migration in Maputo and Juba, UNESCO, and World Bank-funded initiatives. I coordinate procurement activities, logistics, fleet, facilities, and asset management, and I thrive in cross-functional, multicultural environments. I am fluent in Portuguese and English and enjoy mentoring colleagues to deliver results.…Hi, I'm Vasta Manhique, a procurement specialist with over 10 years of experience in contract management, bid evaluation, supplier relationships, and procurement planning. I help organizations achieve cost savings, streamline processes, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services. I have led teams, established LTAs, and supported complex projects across international donors and EU-funded programs. My international experience includes deployments with UN Migration in Maputo and Juba, UNESCO, and World Bank-funded initiatives. I coordinate procurement activities, logistics, fleet, facilities, and asset management, and I thrive in cross-functional, multicultural environments. I am fluent in Portuguese and English and enjoy mentoring colleagues to deliver results.

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Hi, I’m Vasta Manhique, a procurement specialist with over 10 years of experience in contract management, bid evaluation, supplier relationships, and procurement planning. I help organizations achieve cost savings, streamline processes, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services. I have led teams, established LTAs, and supported complex projects across international donors and EU-funded programs.

My international experience includes deployments with UN Migration in Maputo and Juba, UNESCO, and World Bank-funded initiatives. I coordinate procurement activities, logistics, fleet, facilities, and asset management, and I thrive in cross-functional, multicultural environments. I am fluent in Portuguese and English and enjoy mentoring colleagues to deliver results.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Portuguese

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Procurement Coordinator at UN Migration

October 1, 2016 - April 30, 2025

Identify local and international service providers; conduct procurement and logistics tasks within the mission, supply, service/maintenance, and contractual agreements. Solicit bids, quotations, and tender documents; oversee bidding processes and provide support for procurement transactions, analyze them for conformity with specified requirements; conduct appraisals and select suppliers, and confirm terms of payment; prepare purchase orders (PO) and ensure receiving authorization by Mission authorities. Monitor the implementation of appropriate procurement processes, procedures, and solutions. Analyze and evaluate information regarding vendor performance as regards quality, price, delivery, and equipment in conformity with the organization's requirements. Coordinate with other departments for timely procurement and to ensure all expected merchandise is available in accordance with PO specifications and in good condition. Establish and manage Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) to achieve best

Construction Procurement Officer Short Term Assignment at UN Migration (Juba, South Sudan)

August 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025

Construction procurement officer on a short-term assignment under the Enhancing Community Resilience and Local Governance Project, World Bank funded.

Credit Controller at Barloworld Equipment Mozambique

June 1, 2011 - September 30, 2016

Proactively contact customers to pursue outstanding debts and minimize debtor days. Accurately apply payments in accordance with customer remittances. Generate and process reminder letters and monthly statements. Collaborate with the sales and accounts receivable teams to address and resolve outstanding queries. Ensure major accounts adhere to the agreed order-to-cash cycle. Provide daily and month-end reporting, including account reconciliations. Investigate and resolve issues related to non-payment of invoices. Work diligently to achieve strict monthly and annual collections targets.

Programme Assistant at UNESCO Maputo

April 1, 2008 - June 30, 2011

Provide administrative and operational support on implementation of projects; assist in projects financial resources management, human resources management, efficient procurement and logistical services; support the elaboration of project-related Terms of Reference; follow up daily with project partners and donors to guarantee smooth implementation of administrative and operational activities of the project; maintain up-to-date files and records of project documentation; provide logistical support for workshops and other meetings as tasked by the project manager; process project-related travel arrangements; support the elaboration of project work and procurement plans; perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Construction Procurement Officer at UN Migration, Juba (South Sudan)

August 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025

Short-term assignment under the Enhancing Community Resilience and Local Governance Project (World Bank funded).

Programme Assistant at UNESCO

April 1, 2008 - June 1, 2011

Provide administrative and operational support for project implementation, financial resources management, human resources management, procurement and logistical services; support elaboration of Terms of Reference; follow-up with project partners and donors to ensure smooth implementation; maintain up-to-date files and records of project documentation; provide logistical support for workshops and other meetings; process project-related travel arrangements; support the elaboration of project work and procurement plans; perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.