Irene Koros

Procurement officer by profession

Dedicated procurement professional seeking to leverage expertise in sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness within a dynamic organization. Eager to contribute to team success while pursuing opportunities for personal and professional growth.

EDUCATION

Jan 2016 -June 2017 Diploma of Purchasing (Procurement and Supply Chain Management)

The kenya Institute Of Management, Nairobi

Year of Graduation:2018

February 2011- November 2014: Chirchir Secondary School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Mean Grade C Minus

2002-2010: St Cornelius Primary School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - Average 243/500 Points

Ongoing with bachelor's in procurement and supplies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

July 2017-Sep 2017 ASL packaging limited

During my attachment in the procurement and supplies department, I specifically undertook the following activities;

1.Negotiation

Communication skills, better communication techniques to communicate with the external clients, and also customer care handling skills.

2.Raising quotations

This is done by raising the quotation documents to the pre-qualified suppliers that provide specific supply of various goods and services which they are accordingly categorized from the nature of business of the suppliers and organization needs.

3.Opening of quotations

This is the exercise that is carried out after the pre-qualified firms return their bids for different items listed in the quotation documents. They will fill the required details plus the questionnaire and drop them in the quotation box provided awaiting opening by appointed officials.

4.Supplier Appraisal

We carried supplier appraisal whereby we evaluated and monitored supplier capability to ensure successful delivery of commercial outcomes. We measured their performance in terms of the following criteria:

Quality The percentage of acceptable deliveries in relation to the total number of deliveries

2018 – 2021 Carrefour Hypermarkets

POSITION : Cashier

-Customer service by bring friendly to every customer and proper customer service provision

• Managed supplier relationships and performance evaluations, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.

-Register functions

• Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and negotiate contracts, achieving favorable terms for the organization.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes and improve operational efficiency.

-Price checks when the items or the bar code scanner refuses to read its prices

-Bagging items for the customer during off peak hours when the bagger is not around after completing the sale

2021 – 2024 :Kaplois Enterprises limited

POSITION: Assistant Procurement

• Assisted in the procurement process by preparing purchase orders and tracking order status.
• Analyzed supplier proposals and conducted cost-benefit analyses to inform decision-making.
• Supported the development of procurement policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

SKILLS

• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Proficient in procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

EDUCATION

Jan 2016 -June 2017 Diploma of Purchasing (Procurement and Supply Chain Management)

The kenya Institute Of Management, Nairobi

Year of Graduation:2018

February 2011- November 2014: Chirchir Secondary School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Mean Grade C Minus

2002-2010: St Cornelius Primary School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - Average 243/500 Points

Ongoing with bachelor's in procurement and supplies