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.
