Merceline Ochieng

Results-driven Procurement and Supply Chain professional with practical experience supporting end-to-end procurement operations, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, inventory optimization, logistics coordination, and procurement compliance within public and private sector environments. Demonstrated ability to execute procurement activities that strengthen operational efficiency, reduce supply chain risks, improve supplier performance, and deliver value for money. Experienced in procurement capacity building through technical instruction, tutoring and workplace coaching, translating procurement best practices into operational excellence.

Efficient at collaborating with cross-functional teams, maintaining procurement governance, optimizing purchasing processes, and supporting data-driven procurement decisions that align with organizational objectives.

Procurement Assistant & Part-time Tutor - Goldman Training Institute

(2024-01)

Drove procurement operations by supporting the complete procurement lifecycle, strengthening supplier partnerships, maintaining procurement governance, optimizing inventory availability, and ensuring procurement activities deliver operational efficiency, compliance, and commercial value.

• Managed the end-to-end procurement cycle by coordinating purchase requisitions, supplier sourcing, quotation analysis, purchase order processing, order tracking, goods receipt verification, invoice validation, and procurement closure.
• Executed strategic sourcing activities by identifying qualified suppliers, evaluating quotations, analysing pricing, and recommending suppliers that met quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Negotiated pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and commercial terms to maximize value for money while maintaining supplier relationships.
• Coordinated procurement activities across finance, logistics, stores, and user departments to ensure uninterrupted operational support and timely fulfilment of procurement requirements.
• Executed procurement documentation including purchase orders, supplier contracts, vendor records, delivery schedules, invoices, and procurement files while maintaining full audit readiness.
• Monitored supplier performance through service level tracking, delivery performance, quality compliance, responsiveness, and corrective action follow-up.
• Controlled inventory replenishment by analysing stock movements, consumption trends, reorder levels, and demand forecasts to minimize stock-outs and excess inventory.
• Reviewed procurement transactions for compliance with procurement policies, internal controls, delegated authority limits, and ethical procurement standards.
• Prepared procurement dashboards, supplier performance reports, inventory analyses, procurement status updates, and spend reports that supported management decision-making.
• Identified procurement risks relating to supplier capacity, delivery delays, documentation gaps, inventory exposure, and compliance deviations while implementing mitigation measures.
• Designed competency-based procurement training materials aligned with current procurement legislation and corporate best practices.
• Facilitated practical learning on procurement planning, sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, logistics coordination, inventory control, and procurement compliance.
• Mentored procurement professionals on ethical procurement practices, documentation standards, contract administration, and operational excellence.
• Evaluated learner competence through workplace simulations, procurement case studies, practical assessments, and continuous coaching.

Procurement Assistant & Part-time Tutor - Thika Technical Institute

(2023-09 - 2023-11)

Supported procurement operations while strengthening procurement capability through technical training, procurement process improvement, supplier coordination, and inventory management.

• Executed procurement transactions from requisition to purchase order issuance while ensuring adherence to procurement regulations and organizational policies.
• Processed supplier quotations, procurement requests, purchase orders, and procurement documentation with high levels of accuracy.
• Coordinated supplier sourcing activities and vendor evaluations to support timely acquisition of goods and services.
• Managed procurement records, supplier databases, procurement files, and contract documentation to maintain compliance and audit readiness.
• Collaborated with finance, stores, and user departments to resolve procurement issues and improve service delivery.
• Supported procurement process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and procurement effectiveness.
• Delivered competency-based procurement and supply chain management training using practical workplace scenarios.
• Developed procurement learning resources, assessments, and practical simulations aligned with industry standards.
• Guided learners on procurement planning, supplier evaluation, inventory management, logistics operations, procurement legislation, and ethical procurement.
• Coached learners to apply procurement principles within real business environments.

Procurement Intern - Kisumu International Airport

(2019-10 - 2019-12)

Supported procurement, inventory management, and logistics operations by ensuring efficient purchasing, supplier coordination, inventory control, and compliance within a dynamic operational environment.

• Facilitated procurement planning and purchasing activities supporting airport operational requirements.
• Managed purchase order processing, supplier documentation, procurement records, and inventory transactions.
• Coordinated supplier deliveries, goods receipt verification, and procurement follow-up to ensure uninterrupted supply availability.
• Maintained procurement databases, inventory records, supplier files, and procurement documentation.
• Monitored inventory movements, stock levels, reorder requirements, and inventory accuracy.
• Verified supplier invoices, delivery documentation, and procurement records prior to payment processing.
• Supported supplier relationship management and procurement contract administration.
• Prepared procurement performance reports, inventory reports, and procurement status updates for management.

Attachment - Ministry of Interior & Coordination of NG

(2018-09 - 2018-11)

Supported public procurement operations through procurement administration, supplier coordination, contract documentation, compliance monitoring, and inventory management while promoting procurement transparency and accountability.

• Administered procurement documentation including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, tender documentation, supplier records, and procurement files.
• Supported sourcing activities, supplier evaluation processes, and procurement planning.
• Managed procurement records and contract documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Coordinated supplier communications and monitored procurement timelines to improve procurement performance.
• Verified procurement documentation and supplier records to strengthen procurement governance.
• Supported inventory verification, procurement audits, and records management activities.
• Collaborated with internal departments to ensure efficient execution of procurement activities.

Bachelor of Procurement - Procurement - Mount Kenya University

Diploma in Technical Trainer Education - Supply Chain - Kenya School of TVET (2023)

Diploma in Supply Chain Management - Supply Chain Management - The Kisumu National Polytechnic (2021)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - St.

Francis

Rang'ala Girls Sec School (2016)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - Kiranda Girls Primary School (2011)