Tabitha Kigo

Procurement specialist

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Kikuyu500 KES/hourMember since 11 September 2023

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About

As a Procurement Officer with a diverse background spanning three years of experience in the logistics and hospitality industries, I bring a unique blend of skills and insights to the world of procurement. My journey in these dynamic sectors has equipped me with a deep understanding of the intricacies of supply chain management, vendor relationships, and cost optimization. In the logistics industry, I honed my ability to navigate complex procurement networks, ensuring the timely delivery of critical goods and services. In the fast-paced environment of hospitality, I learned the art of balancing quality and cost-effectiveness while maintaining exceptional guest experiences. I am passionate about leveraging this multifaceted expertise to drive efficient procurement strategies, foster collaborative supplier relationships, and contribute to the success of organizations. My commitment to innovation and a results-driven approach make me a valuable asset in the ever-evolving field of procurement. I am excited to continue this journey, exploring new horizons and delivering impactful procurement solutions.

Experience

Procurement Officer

Cross Culture Crafts Ltd.

Jul 2022 - Mar 2023 (9 months)

Undertook due diligence checks on potential suppliers to ensure that they were compliant with legal and company requirements.
Preparation of weekly budgets based on requirements and reorder levels so as to assist in tracking expenses vs income.
Preparation of Local purchase order via the Odyssey system, sending them out to respective vendors,

and later following up to ensure that the orders are delivered as per the local purchase order.

Managed the company's inventory by receiving all purchased items, barcoding, dispatching to respective points of sale and monthly stock takes to identify losses.
Led in periodic vendor performance evaluation to ensure continued compliance with company requirements as well implementing corrective actions where vendors fell short.

Assistant Procurement Associate

OML Africa Logistics

Oct 2019 - Jul 2022 (2 years 10 months)

Supplier bid evaluation, and awarding Local Purchase Orders using the SAGE system to the most suitable suppliers
Managing supplier contracts, reviewing contracts on a quarterly and ensure that suppliers are paid on time as per the contract.
Supplier audits to ensure that all suppliers have all the necessary statutory documents and onboarding new suppliers to familiarize them with internal processes to ensure smooth running and create a good relationship.
Competitive sourcing from various markets to ensure the company gets the value for money.
Issuing items from the store as required by the user, physical stock-taking in the stores while reconciling with the balances in the systems and shared the stock report to the user department on items that were below re-order levels to purchase requisitions processing to allow new orders.