Work experience

• Purchasing Officer

  Starcity Cosmetics & Fragrances

  2024.09-Current

  (a year)

  Manage purchase orders, pricing updates, and delivery schedules for 10+ key suppliers, ensuring timely procurement of beauty products. Track supplier lead times, resolving delays proactively to prevent stockouts, improving on-time deliveries by 18%. Maintain accurate procurement records, including contracts, invoices, and supplier performance reports. Collaborate with finance and logistics teams to align procurement with budget and inventory needs.
• Procurement Officer

  Hapevin General Suppliers

  2022.02-2024.10

  (3 years)

  Automated purchase order tracking, reducing processing time by 30% and improving documentation accuracy. Supported cost negotiations, achieving 10% savings while expanding supplier diversity by 25%. Worked closely with supply chain teams to forecast demand, reducing excess inventory by 20%.
• Procurement Intern

  Nakuru County Government

  2020.12-2021.06

  (7 months)

  Assisted in procurement documentation and inventory audits, resolving 12% stock discrepancies. Supported disaster relief procurement, coordinating with suppliers for timely delivery of essential goods. Assist in preparing and processing purchase orders (POs) and requisitions. Maintain and update procurement records, databases, and supplier information File and organize procurement documents (contracts, invoices, bids). Support supplier evaluation based on price, quality, and delivery timelines. Assist in maintaining supplier relationships and communication

Educational experience

• Kenyatta University

  Commerce (Procurement & Supply Chain Management)

  2016.04-2021.12

  (6 years)

  Relevant Coursework: Strategic Procurement International Supply Chain Management Operations & Lean Management Cost Analysis & Budgeting E-Procurement & Digital Supply Chains Skills Gained: Procurement: Tendering, vendor evaluation, purchase order management. Logistics: Transportation planning, 3PL coordination, customs clearance. Data-Driven Decision Making: Spend analysis, KPI tracking (OTIF, lead time). Compliance: Knowledge of PPRA, WTO-GPA, and IFPSM standards
• Naivasha High School

  national exam high school

  2011.12-2015.10

  (4 years)

  attained a C+ in my high school education
• Purple Hear Academy

  National exam

  2002.11-2010.11

  (8 years)

  attained a C+

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