Tadeo Taguma

Experience

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  Manpac

  Sept 1996 - Feb 2001

  Quality & Projects Engineer

  Development and implementation of the quality management system as well as the installation of Geo-membranes in small dams.Sales, Marketing and Customer Service co-ordination at Manpac

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  PG Safety Glass

  Feb 2001 - Feb 2004

  Projects ,Procurement and Logistics Manager

  Management of Productivity Projects as well as a Logistics, Procurement and Shipping Department of a Stock Exchange Listed company.Spearheaded the factory productivity Improvements to improve the productivity of all resources (People, machinery, materials, space utilization) and to reduce cost per unit. The study of the Safety Glass Supply chain led to the conception of the Procurement and logistics department.

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  African Sun Hotel Group

  Mar 2004 - Nov 2012

  Management of the Refurbishment Project Portfolio of a major Hotel Group in Southern Africa and leadership of a Procurement Department of a Stock Exchange Listed company with a market capitalisation of USD$100 million.Instrumental in the acquisition and integration project of Hotelserve, a distribution company with varied distributorship agreements for Hospitality products.Setting up a Pan African supply chain to enable the expansion of the Organisation into Africa. Introduction of a Strategic Procurement initiative at the group led to savings of up to 20% of the annual turnover. Show less

  • Group Technical Manager - Southern Africa

    Mar 2004 - Nov 2012

  • Group Procurement Manager

    Mar 2004 - Jun 2009
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  Bureau Veritas

  Dec 2012 - Dec 2014

  Senior Advisor -Procurement & Projects

  Review of Renewable Projects at Bureau Veritas country-wideReviewing and assessing quality and contract requirements associated with the procurement projects. Ensuring that quality monitoring mechanisms are embedded in the contractual relationship between the client and contractor.Preparation of pre-qualification tenders, tender adjudication and award as well as post-award negotiations for various types of contracts

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  Eskom

  Dec 2012 - Sept 2013

  Senior Advisor :Procurement

  Reviewing and assessing quality requirements associated with the procurement of goods and services throughout the entire supply chain process including participation in contract negotiations.Ensuring that the associated quality monitoring mechanisms are embedded in the contractual relationship between the client and contractor

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  Prolog Distribution

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  Team Leader

  A distribution and services company, in the; Food and BeveragesHospitality, FMCG Project & ConstructionFacilities Management Although we hail from Africa we distribute across the globe in several selected territories. We sources competitively and sustainably, products and services worldwide. Prolog is a company focused on supplying products and services innovatively. At Prolog Distribution, we know our business flourishes or dies be-cause of our customers. Our products, ser-vices and solutions will help our customers succeed. We take the time to get to know your requirements and work with to establish a tailored approach for your business and brand.The Products we distribute are;Hospitality Supplies, Food and Beverages, Innovative Consumer & Electronic appliances, Personal Protective Equipment, Stationery & Luggageware, as well as Lighting & Energy Saving Equipment.Visit:https://www.linkedin.com/company/prolog-distributionWebsite:www,prologdistribution.co.za Show less

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  Prolog Projects

  Dec 2014 - now

  Head of Projects

  Project Management and Stakeholder Engagement and Management in projects across Africa; • Project Portfolio management • Infrastructural Projects • Designing for Buildings using Green Building Council’s LEED Standards Capacity building; training and development for Organizations across Africa • Cover Infrastructural, development and emergency projects.Managing global supply chains for; • Strategic Category Management with annual recurring spend of up to $300M • Deployment of supply chain, procurement and strategic sourcing best practices • Supplier Relationship Management strategic supplier negotiations • Supply Chain Resilience and Post Covid-19 recovery strategies • Contracts management . Show less

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  ProVentures Capital

  Aug 2020 - now

  Founding Managing Partner

  Founding Managing Partner of Proventures Capital, a seed and early stage venture fund operating in Sub-Saharan Africa to fund Start-ups that have the potential to transform Africa and solve difficult problems. We identify passionate and talented Entrepreneurs with the vision drive and business potential to significantly improve the African Landscape

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  AKRO

  Sept 2020 - now

  Accelerator Coach & Mentor

  Mentorship, Coaching and serving as an accountability partner for the Akro Capital Accelerator programme, a Digital Accelerator for Tech & Innovation Startups originating from townships

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  Royal Academy of Engineering

  Aug 2021 - now

  Expert Consultant & Mentor

  I am an Africa Prize expert consultant. The Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize supports entrepreneurs at different stages in their business in the engineering field.

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  Harvard Business Review

  Aug 2024 - now

  Harvard Business Review Advisory Council

  Participation in research and provide feedback, share ideas with HBR editors and product developers. Shape content & insights to develop and enrich perspectives on ideas from HBR and the wider world of management and leadership.