Rachael Mwende

Results-driven Procurement Officer offering superior research abilities, sound judgment and meticulous organizational skills. Meets internal supply needs while maintaining budget and operational goals.

Dependable Procurement

Specialist with a background in tracking products from vendor shipments to the consumer pipeline. Analytical performer with price dispute resolution experience. Considered an enthusiastic employee with great decision-making skills. Detail-oriented professional promoting expertise in supply chain planning.

Confident Procurement

Specialist knowledgeable in managing vendor relations, tracking products and the methods needed to obtain the best pricing. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Account Assistant - FRM

(2025-06 - 2025-12)

• Preparing and processing invoices, bills and expenses
• Posting entries to accounting software (SAGE) or manual books
• Preparing bank reconciliation statements
• Following up on outstanding customer payments
• Maintaining accounts payables and receivable records
• Assisting during audits by providing required documents
• Assisting other departments with data-related tasks
• Bank reconciliation verses system

Production Manager - Lodiani Industrial Ltd - Kitui County, Kenya

(2022-03 - 2023-05)

• Made decisions about equipment use and maintenance
• Implementing improvements to the production process
• Prepared budgets and cost estimations
• Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output
• Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines
• Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications
• Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands
• Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes

Procurement Officer - FRM (EA) Packers LTD - Nairobi County, Kenya

(2017-03 - 2021-12)

• Prepared LPO'S LSO
• Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases
• Developed and strengthened supplier relationships
• Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels
• Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry
• Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures
• Performed yearly store audits in collaboration with managers, designers, and sales associates to provide feedback
• Implemented policies and procedures for optimal purchasing methods and cost control

Procurement Department Assistant / PA - FRM EA Packers - Nairobi County, Kenya

(2016-09 - 2016-12)

• Maintained departmental personnel records and recorded adjustments and additions to keep updated files
• Prepared rosters of suppliers and service providers to elicit quotes and bid information for supplies, inputs and services
• Employed expert inventory management and oversight skills to formulate business metrics and meet corporate goals
• Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders
• Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk
• Managed database of vendor details and pricing information to maintain organization
• Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue, and profits
• Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy
• Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations

Office Personal Assistant - Kitui Teachers SACCO - Nairobi County, Kenya

(2014-01 - 2014-04)

• Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events
• Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information
• Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes
• Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation
• Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation
• Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules
• Maintained and organized all shared drives, documents and spreadsheets in Google Workspace
• Provided general administrative support

Bachelors - Supplies and Procurement Studies - Mount Kenya University (2013-01 - 2016-09)

Diploma - Business Management – Credit II - Mount Kenya University (2012-01 - 2014-07)

Certificate - Business Management - Mount Kenya University (2012-09 - 2012-11)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Vuy/ya Girls High School (2007-01 - 2010-11)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Kanginga Oasis Academy (1997-01 - 2006-11)