Resume Procurement Executive in Kenya Mombasa

Project Coordinator Red Ribbon Living Well (UK)- October 2023 to Date Duties and Responsibilities • Developing and maintaining project plans, outline project tasks, timelines, and resource requirement. • Identifying potential risks and issues that may impact on the project delivery • Assisting in monitoring project budget and tracking expenditure. • Collaborate with cross functional teams to integrate supply chain activities • Conducting thorough stakeholder analysis to identify the key stakeholders • Assessing the stakeholders influence level and advising the management WORK HISTORY Procurement Officer Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS)-Kenya, USAID Dawa Za Ubora Project); 2023 Duties and Responsibilities • Supported the Sub-Contracts Manager in the development of vendor prequalification exercise, solicitation documents, evaluation templates, managing responses and preparation of the evaluation Committee for vendor selection. • Developed last mile distribution channels for health commodities • Ensured smooth logistics and transportation flow while maintaining better relationship with 3PLs • Conducted market research pertaining to prevailing market prices of products and services. • Performed vendor checks for exclusion list of parties through SAM.gov, OFAC and UN sanctions list • Supported the Subcontracts Manager in ensuring all procurements are allowable and not restricted or prohibited under the USAID regulations. • Conducted vendor appraisals and document any performance concerns raised for decision making. • Coordinated and optimized the transportation of Health commodities Achievements Implemented cost-saving measures resulting in a 25% reduction in procurement expenses, streamlined supplier relationships, and improved overall procurement efficiency, contributing to the company's financial success. Procurement Officer RTI (Kenya Crops & Dairy Market Systems Kenya, USAID Funded project); 2022 to 2022 Nov Duties and Responsibilities • Preparing and submitting procurement files for review and approval • Providing procurement support in procurement of goods and services for the operations and technical teams by preparing requisitions, bid tabs, and LPOs where applicable. • Preparing ICA procurement files for consultants for review and approval • Reviewing evaluation documents submitted by the grants team for compliance and adherence to the procurement policy • Performing other tasks as may be assigned by the Procurement Specialist. Achievements Implemented cost-saving measures resulting in a 15% reduction in procurement expenses, streamlined supplier relationships, and improved overall procurement efficiency, contributing to the company's financial success. Procurement Assistant Pathfinder International (USAID Funded project); 2016 to 2021 Duties and Responsibilities • Undertook Procurement Review Checklist on incoming field procurement packages • Conducted global and country-specific pieces of training on Pathfinder International procurement policy. • Assisted with the development of procurement templates and manuals. • Raised purchase orders in Serenic (ERP-System), ensuring relevant authorization according to the authorization matrix • Ensured cost-effectiveness and value for money in the procurement of goods, works, and services. • Resolved complaints from the field and on all purchased goods, works, and services as well as disputes with suppliers. • Prepared tender documents for vendor prequalification as well as RFQ / RFP. • Conducted vendor due diligence and compliance checks as defined in Pathfinder procurement policy and donor regulations • Ensured timely delivery of procured goods and following up on delays. In charge of all procurement functions • Import clearing goods through customs promptly to avoid high demurrages and in compliance with all tax regulations • Drafted framework agreements, maintenance contracts, and service level agreements. File physical copies of the signed agreements. Maintain a register of all agreements and assist line manager to track status. Achievements Optimized inventory management, reducing procurement costs by 20% while improving supplier relationships. Also, I implemented efficient logistics strategies, and enhanced overall supply chain efficiency. Data contract coordinator- M&E Management Sciences for Health (USAID Funded project); 2015 to 2016 Duties and Responsibilities • Monitoring and tracking: Identifying and addressing barriers that decrease operational efficiency in the Monitoring and evaluation. • Data Processing/Analysis: Coordinate with the technical advisors and perform data verification, data entry, data cleaning, and preliminary analysis. Present various periodic data summaries to inform the contractual reporting, Support supervision data, QOC data • Data Management systems: Design and implement the indicator source databases, Assist the project in tracking and generating monthly reporting rates, and collate data using the new reporting templates in line with the M&E plan. OTHER PAST EXPERIENCES Procurement Clerk- Kisumu East Sub County; 2013- I was tasked with handling the following roles: market survey and vendor management, Tender procedural activities, Fleet management, Maintenance of store records, and Coordinating logistics activities. Procurement Clerk; Bondo Sub- County; 2011 –2012; I was tasked with preparing tender documents and managing procurement documents such as LPO and LSO.

EDUCATION • PhD Project Management (on Going)- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology • MSc Project Management- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology • Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain management- Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology; 2012 to 2015 • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education- Ratanga Mixed Secondary; 2005-2008

• Supply Chain Optimization • Procurement planning, requisitions, and sourcing: • Contracts management • Warehouse and inventory Management • Imports and Exports • Distribution Management skills • Frameworks and contract management • Communication and people skills • Teamwork Work • Negotiation skills. • Strategic Management skills • ICT Competence. • Problem Solving • Fleet Management • Project management.

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