Irene Mulandi

As a result-driven purchasing and supply management professional, I am confident in my ability to deliver in the procurement and logistics departments. I have excelled in significantly reducing procurement costs by standardizing processes, negotiating favorable terms and streamlining supplier channels. My track record involves me successfully employing best business practices that improve efficiency, reducing operating costs whilst increasing performance.

My strength and competencies lie in procurement and sourcing, supply chain management, warehouse management, inventory management, stock management, relationship management, risk management and compliance. Additionally, I am a highly capable change- agent who consistently refines and revitalizes strategies initiates change and facilitates solutions-driven team collaboration. My focus is to work with an organization where my experience and expansive skills will contribute to the smooth running of purchasing operations and cost-saving

Procurement Officer 

Nairobi Women’s Hospital; February 2019 to March 2020

• Sourcing and negotiating for quality goods and services.
• Coordinating the tender process and ensuring accurate and up-to-date documentation.
• Placing and tracking import/local orders to meet operational efficiency and avoid stockouts.
• Receiving profiles and quotes from suppliers and analyzing them
• Developing and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of goods and services
• Ensuring that the correct procedures are followed in respect of all procurement.
• Maintaining all procurement records for information and decision-making.
• Updating supplier performance reports and preparing end-month procurement reports for review.
• Performing other duties assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description.

Operations Supervisor

Travelon Transnet; June 2016 to June 2018 

• Staff supervision and petty cashbook control.
• Quotation sourcing and LPO generation.
• Supplier identification, negotiation and selection.
• Provide training and briefings to relevant staff on procurement policies.
• Generate reports, documents and track damages and discrepancies on orders received.
• Monitoring the quantities available in stock with a clear picture of the material delivered.
• Negotiate with suppliers and implement framework agreements for frequently purchased items.
• Ensure the timely order of supplies in line with approved budget expenditure.

Procurement Officer 

Kenya Meat Commission; May 2012 to May 2016

• Informed in advance when materials requested are not available.
• Carried out the procurement of goods and services based on agreed specifications in line with procurement policies and guidelines.
• Ensured proper use of procurement paperwork including Purchase Requests,

Request for Quotations, Purchase Order, Bid Analysis and Payment Requests.

• Managed the quotation process and expedited the delivery of goods and services.
• Assisted in supplier pre-qualification and participate in the opening of tenders
• Working in conjunction with the supply chain manager to ensure clear specification of goods/services.
• Processed purchase requisitions and ensured they are duly approved by the relevant signatories before converting into purchase orders.
• Communicated company needs to suppliers maintain good relationships with them.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers and ensured the company has all relevant information regarding all suppliers.
• Ensured proper documentation maintained for transfer orders to stores
• Empowered to take decisions regarding upholding quality standards of products.
• Provided support in the entire procurement process which includes the preparation of tender documents, identification of potential suppliers and consultants the evaluation of tenders and preparation of contracts.
• Coordinated with the Finance Department to ensure that payments to vendors are made on time.

• Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies Management - Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
• Chartered Institute Procurement & Supply - Advanced Diploma in Purchasing and Supply