ABDIRISAK AHMED
Garowe
Summary
Experienced and educated person, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Seeking to obtain a position with a professional organization that gives an opportunity to acquire new knowledge and skills to help grow in career.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Deputy CEO)
Alfadli General Trading Co.
Bosaso
11.2025 - Current
- Oversee day-to-day corporate operations, ensuring efficient execution of trading, supply chain, and business development activities.
- Support the CEO in strategic planning, financial oversight, and organizational performance management to drive company growth.
- Lead cross-functional teams across procurement, logistics, sales, and administration to optimize operational workflows and strengthen internal controls.
- Represent the company in high-level negotiations with suppliers, partners, and government entities to secure competitive commercial agreements.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards to improve accountability and operational transparency.
- Drive business expansion initiatives by identifying new markets, diversifying product lines, and improving customer satisfaction.
Procurement and Asset Management Officer
Puntland Highway Authority
Garowe
05.2022 - Current
- Provided technical advice on procurement and sourcing strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and government regulations. • Conducted market assessments and supplier evaluations to guide competitive sourcing of construction materials, equipment, and services. • Advised on negotiation strategies to secure favorable terms on pricing, warranties, payment conditions, and delivery schedules. • Supported procurement Tender Committes in supplier selection, contracting ensuring transparency and value for money. • Contributed to the development and implementation of procurement and asset management systems, including guidelines for asset registration, tagging, and reporting. • Provided oversight and technical support in inventory management and asset verification, strengthening accountability and compliance. • Led the preparation of the department’s annual work plans, tracking activity implementation and conducting regular analysis to enhance operational efficiency and performance.
Logistics Officer
World Vision
Garowe
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Performed warehouse management, inventory control, requisitions and distribution of medical supplies.
- Receiving, locating, storing, issuing, staging, shipping, inventorying, ordering and processing medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
- Responsible for handling, packaging, and distribution of bio-hazardous material.
- Maintained all inventory, shipping and receiving documentation and files and computer records.
- Facilitated and prioritized tasks to complete everyday duties in a timely manner.
Procurement Officer
Puntland Tender Board
Garowe
02.2017 - 08.2021
- Responsible for preparing and providing Puntland Tender Board Projects Advertisement Number to bid providers like INGOs, LNGOs, Government Institutions and etc. taking part: Bid opening process, Evaluation and Awarding the contract to the winner.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Maintain current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
- Develop and strengthened supplier and bid contracts' relationships.
- Evaluate internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal.
Education
Master Degree - Procurement and Asset Management
Ethiopian Civil Services University
Addis Ababa10.2021
Degree - Computer Science
East Africa University
Galkacyo10.2013
Secondary School Certificate -
Omar Samater Secondary School
Galkaio06.2009
Skills
- Management
- Leadership
- Executive skills
- Business knowledge
- Economic knowledge
- Communication skills
- Written communication
- Oral communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Professional communication
- Organizational skills
- Administrative skills
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Evaluation skills
- Analytical skills
- Ability to perform under pressure
Certification
- CIPS Level 4, Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, 11/01/22, Present, I committed to complete all CIPS Levels in possible short time.
- Procurement and Logistics Certificate, Disasterready, Garowe, Puntland, Somalia, 02/01/22, 08/31/22, Procurement course and scenario, Warehousing course and scenario, Fleet Management course, Asset Management course.
- Certificate Level Programme in Procurement Management, ITC/ILO, Garowe, Puntland, Somalia, 02/01/16, 07/31/16, The Legal Framework of Public Procurement, Institutional Aspects of Public Procurement, Management of the Public Procurement Process.
- Diploma in Human Resource, Alison Online Learning, 11/01/15, 01/31/16, Human Resources Management, HR Consultants, Job Design and Pay, Recruitment Process, Selection Process, Interview Techniques.
Hobbies and Interests
- Traveling
- Reading procurement, logistics and supply chain Books
- Competitive Sports
Languages
- English
- Arabic
- Somali
- English
- Arabic
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Deputy CEO)
Alfadli General Trading Co.
11.2025 - Current
Procurement and Asset Management Officer
Puntland Highway Authority
05.2022 - Current
Logistics Officer
World Vision
12.2021 - 02.2022
Procurement Officer
Puntland Tender Board
02.2017 - 08.2021
Master Degree - Procurement and Asset Management
Ethiopian Civil Services University
Degree - Computer Science
East Africa University
Secondary School Certificate -
Omar Samater Secondary School