Christine Nthumbi
Procurement professional
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Nairobi, Nairobi AreaMember since July 27, 2023
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About
- Ethical & Responsible Procurement
- Strategic Sourcing & Forecasting
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Assessment & Compliance
- Supplier Prequalification & Audits
- Inventory & Demand Planning
- Leadership & Team Supervision
- Financial Planning, Controls & Cost Optimization
- Business Strategy & Innovation
- Category & Vendor Management
- SAP ERP & Advanced Excel Reporting
Experience
- Procurement Associate - Kapa Oil Refineries Limited, Kenya (January 2014 – August 2025)
- Led end-to-end procurement operations for Marketing, ICT, Engineering, and Production departments in a high-volume FMCG environment.
- Reviewed material requisitions, sourced competitive quotations, evaluated suppliers, and placed purchase orders in line with procurement policies.
- Utilized SAP ERP to issue, track, and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely deliveries and uninterrupted production.
- Leveraged SAP planning tools and Excel dashboards to maintain optimal inventory levels by SKU and minimize stock-outs.
- Monitored weekly production schedules and provided sourcing analysis to support production planning.
- Conducted supplier prequalification, performance evaluations, audits, and negotiations to improve pricing, credit terms, and service levels.
- Facilitated cost-reduction initiatives with existing and new suppliers, delivering sustained savings.
- Collaborated with Finance, Quality, Production, and Planning teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
- Supported implementation and ongoing compliance with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System within procurement operations.
- Mentored junior team members and guided stakeholders on procurement best practices.
- Achieved an average 15% reduction in procurement costs through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Supported successful ISO 9001:2015 certification and improved supplier quality controls, reducing production downtime.
- Built and supported a focused procurement team delivering cost-effective and high-quality engineering spares.
- Recognized for successful implementation of category management and maintenance of optimum stock levels.
- Developed advanced Excel-based procurement and inventory tools that enhanced reporting accuracy and decision-making.
- Office Administrator - Kapa Oil Refineries Limited, Kenya (2007 – 2013)
- Provided analytical and administrative support to senior management and factory leadership.
- Prepared management reports, coordinated executive meetings, and recorded minutes.
- Maintained quality documentation and management review records.
- Managed office supplies, documentation control, and filing systems.
- Drafted, edited, and distributed internal correspondence and memos.
- Supported HR functions including recruitment coordination and onboarding.
- Work Study Assistant / Production Clerk - Rising Sun Kenya (EPZ) Limited
Education
- CIPS Level 5 Diploma in Procurement & Supply – Ongoing
- CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply – 2024
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Upper Second Class), St. Paul’s University – 2013
- Diploma in IT & Certificate in Information Systems, Business & Computer Institute, Zimbabwe – 2001
- Member, Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
- Outstanding Student of the Year Award – Best Female Student, Kathiani Division, Machakos County
