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Supply Chain Assistant
February 19, 2000

About Candidate

Received and reviewed procurement requisitions and initiated procurement procedures for company
equipment, supplies and services in a transparent and cost-effective manner.

Assisted the Procurement Officers in vetting suppliers and ensured that the selected Vendors were
credible, reliable and capable of delivering required goods and services.

Assisted the Procurement Team in conducting comprehensive market research to identify potential
new suppliers, leading to a 20% increase in supplier diversity and improved supply chain resilience.

Participated in negotiating pricing and payment terms with suppliers, achieving an average cost
reduction of 12% and improving cash flow by implementing favorable payment terms.

Education

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Supply Chain Management 2022
Co-operative University of Kenya

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring quality and timely delivery.  Strong quantitative and analytical skills with ability to translate Procurement and Supply Chain data into informative reports.  Organizational skills and attention to detail which enables me to meticulously review purchase orders, invoices, and contracts and keep everything on track in fast-paced environments.  Working in a fast-paced, team-oriented and multi-cultural environment while handling multiple tasks effectively

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Supply Chain Management 2024
The Co-operative University of Kenya

Proficiency in identifying, evaluating, and leveraging the best suppliers for cost-effective procurement.  Conducting vendor’s due diligence, tender evaluation, contract negotiation and management, strategic sourcing, E-Procurement, supplier relationship management, vendor performance evaluation, and reporting.  Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

Work & Experience

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Supply Chain Assistant February 2022 - May 2022
Supplies Branch State Department for Public Work

Assisted in managing Supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with contractual agreements, resulting in a 95% Supplier performance rating and a 20% reduction in supplier-related issues.  Improved supply lead time by engaging users to provide requirements on time which ensured consolidated procurement  Ensured tendering, solicitation, pre-qualification, and supplier payment data was effectively and efficiently maintained according to the guiding policies and standards.  Assisted in managing a portfolio of 100+ suppliers, negotiating contracts that led to an average of 15% cost savings across all purchases.

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Supply Chain Assistant August 2024 - November 2024
Ministry of Roads and Transport

Received and reviewed procurement requisitions and initiated procurement procedures for company equipment, supplies and services in a transparent and cost-effective manner.  Assisted the Procurement Officers in vetting suppliers and ensured that the selected Vendors were credible, reliable and capable of delivering required goods and services.  Assisted the Procurement Team in conducting comprehensive market research to identify potential new suppliers, leading to a 20% increase in supplier diversity and improved supply chain resilience.  Participated in negotiating pricing and payment terms with suppliers, achieving an average cost reduction of 12% and improving cash flow by implementing favorable payment terms.

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