Dr. Magoti Harun is a seasoned Supply Chain Expert and Procurement Specialist from Tanzania, with over fifteen years of professional experience across public and private sectors. He holds a PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Molde University College, Norway, and specializes in sustainable procurement, project appraisal, and supply chain optimization. Dr. Harun has made significant contributions through his research on coopetition and sustainability, publishing in high-impact international journals. Currently serving as a Procurement Officer and Researcher at the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority, he is dedicated to advancing efficient and sustainable public procurement practices.
Public Procurement Regulatory Authority Tanzania,Tanzania.
Author Profile
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Education 🎓
Dr. Magoti Harun earned his PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Molde University College, Norway, in August 2023. His doctoral thesis, titled “Opening the Black Box of Coopetition for Sustainability Performance,” explored empirical evidence from the Norwegian fishing industry. He holds a Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Molde University College, where he graduated in 2017 with an ‘A’ average grade. Earlier, he completed his Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree from the University of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, in 2010, graduating with Upper Second-Class Honors and a GPA of 3.9.
Professional Experience 💼
Dr. Harun currently serves as a Procurement Officer and Researcher at the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) in Dodoma, Tanzania, a position he has held since July 2023. His responsibilities include conducting research and project appraisal to enhance efficiency in public procurement, auditing compliance and monitoring processes, offering advisory services, and collaborating on international projects such as MAPS assessments with the World Bank and sustainable procurement initiatives with the UNDP. Prior to this, he served as a Procurement Officer at the Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI) in Arusha across two tenures between 2013 to 2019 and again from 2022 to 2023, where he managed procurement cycles, tender documentation, annual plans, and contract administration. From 2019 to 2023, he worked as a Research Fellow for the prestigious EU Horizon 2020 Project at Molde University College, conducting independent research, publishing in top journals, and teaching supply chain management courses to both bachelor’s and master’s students.
Technical Skills 🛠️
Dr. Harun possesses a robust skill set that includes qualitative and quantitative data analysis, auditing, investigation, project writing, and supply chain optimization. He is highly proficient with research and statistical software tools including R-Software, SMARTPLS, STATA, NVivo, and SPSS. His competencies extend to conducting complex survey-based and qualitative research, making him a versatile expert capable of leading multidisciplinary supply chain projects.
Awards & Honors 🏅
Throughout his career, Dr. Harun has been recognized for excellence in both academia and professional practice. He was awarded Best Employee at TAWIRI in 2018 and consistently recognized for top performance across his educational and work engagements. His contributions to procurement and sustainability have resulted in substantial operational improvements, such as reducing supply chain costs by 20 percent and establishing procurement departments in private sector settings.
Research Interests 🔍
Dr. Harun’s research interests center around sustainable supply chain management, public procurement efficiency, and the role of coopetition and dynamic capabilities in achieving sustainability performance. His work often bridges theory and practice, emphasizing real-world application and policy impact. His prolific publication record includes contributions to high-impact journals such as Industrial Marketing Management and Sustainable Development, as well as policy papers for Tanzanian public procurement reforms. Through his research, he seeks to advance knowledge and practices that drive sustainability and efficiency in both public and private supply chains globally.
Publications Top Notes: 📝
Paper Title:
Unravelling the black box between coopetition and firms’ sustainability performance
Authors:
D.E. Mwesiumo, M.D. Harun, H. Hogset
Year:
2023
Journal:
Industrial Marketing Management