GERTRUDE AMOAH MENSAH

Toronto, ON • 647-926-6974 • trudy3030@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gertrude-amoah-mensah-47b95862

PROCUREMENT & PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP®, MCIPS)

Procurement and project management professional with 10+ years of experience delivering end-to-end sourcing, vendor management, and process improvement initiatives in multi-country and regulated environments. Proven ability to manage procurement lifecycles, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and support complex program delivery through structured planning and data-driven reporting. Combines procurement expertise with project execution capabilities to improve operational efficiency, compliance, and delivery outcomes.

CORE CAPABILITIES

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Evaluation & Contract Coordination

Process Development & Standardization

Project Coordination & Portfolio Support

Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement

Operational Planning & Logistics Execution

Performance Tracking & KPI Reporting

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

Tools: MS Project • Agile (Kanban) • Excel • Power BI • Oracle • ServiceNow

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) – Regional Office for Africa

Procurement & Project Specialist | 2019 – 2024

Managed end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, vendor evaluation, contract coordination, and delivery oversight across multi-country programs
Led process development and standardization initiatives, improving procurement efficiency, consistency, and compliance with organizational frameworks
Coordinated cross-functional stakeholders across operations, programs, and technical teams to support procurement and project execution
Developed KPI dashboards and reporting systems (Excel, Power BI) to track vendor performance, procurement outcomes, and project progress
Supported large-scale procurement and logistics operations, including multi-location delivery coordination and supplier engagement
Contributed to project planning and execution, aligning procurement activities with program timelines, deliverables, and priorities
Ensured adherence to regulatory, contractual, and organizational procurement policies

Health-Related Event Coordination (Project-Based Experience)

Event Planning & Coordination Lead

Managed procurement and coordination of event vendors, venues, and logistics, ensuring cost-effective sourcing and timely delivery
Led end-to-end event planning and execution, including venue booking, catering, equipment sourcing, and operational setup
Coordinated multiple vendors and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution and delivery of events
Applied structured planning and execution to manage logistics, timelines, and on-site operations

Netis Group Ltd

Procurement & Operations Coordinator | 2016 – 2019

Supported procurement activities including vendor coordination, sourcing support, and contract compliance
Improved operational workflows through process tracking, reporting, and coordination across teams
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support project delivery and operational efficiency

St. George College Cafeteria (Aramark), Toronto

Operations Assistant | 2024 – 2025

Supported operations in a high-volume, compliance-driven environment, maintaining adherence to health and safety standards
Contributed to efficient service delivery through team coordination and operational support

EDUCATION

MSc Project Management — Northeastern University, Canada

MSc Procurement & Supply Chain Management — KNUST, Ghana

BBA Human Resource Management — University of Education, Winneba

CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP®) — Project Management Institute (2026–2029)

Chartered Member (MCIPS) — Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply

Member — Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) (valid through Sept 2026)

Member — Ontario Buyers Association

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Dashboards)

Power BI (Data Visualization & KPI Reporting)

MS Project (Planning & Tracking)

Oracle • ServiceNow • QuickBooks