Procurement Assistant
About Me
I am a highly motivated and detail-oriented procurement professional with over 3 years of experience in public sector procurement, tender management, and vendor relationship management. I have worked in environments that require strict compliance with procurement laws and internal policies, and I take pride in maintaining transparency and accountability in every process I handle.
My background includes supporting end-to-end procurement operations, preparing tender documents, managing bid processes, maintaining supplier records, and ensuring audit readiness. I am experienced in working with SAP-based e-procurement systems, contract administration, inventory management, and supplier coordination.
I have developed strong skills in market research, price analysis, procurement planning, and cost control. I enjoy identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce cycle times, and support better decision-making through accurate reporting and KPI tracking.
In my recent role at the National Social Security Fund in Nairobi, I contributed to procurement compliance, supplier performance monitoring, and the preparation of procurement documentation. I also collaborated closely with finance and internal stakeholders to ensure timely payments, smooth delivery processes, and effective resolution of invoice discrepancies.
Previously, I supported procurement operations at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization in Thika, where I handled requisitions, quotations, LPOs, stock control, and supplier communication. This experience strengthened my ability to manage procurement workflows in a structured and reliable way.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Procurement and Contract Management from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, along with additional training in computer applications. I am based in Kenya and am committed to contributing value through ethical procurement practices, strong supplier relationships, and efficient operational support.
Skills
Risk ManagementReportingMarket ResearchVendor ManagementSAPContract NegotiationStock Management
Education
Bachelor of Science in Procurement and Contract Management
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Certificate in Computer Applications
Experience
Supported end-to-end procurement processes in compliance with PPADA and internal policies; prepared tender documents, bid opening minutes, evaluation reports, and contract award recommendations; maintained procurement records, contracts, and supplier databases; conducted market surveys; processed LPOs; participated in stock-taking; facilitated dispatch of goods; collaborated with finance teams on supplier payments and invoice discrepancies; maintained audit-compliant filing systems; helped negotiate favorable contract terms and SLAs; contributed to supplier-rating matrix development; designed monthly procurement dashboards and KPI reports; streamlined approval workflows to reduce procurement cycle time.
Verified stock levels and prepared requisitions; managed quotation requests, supplier selection, and basic contracting; prepared and processed LPOs, invoices, and supporting documentation; received goods and maintained stock ledger cards; issued stock items and maintained stock control records; coordinated with finance for supplier invoice payments; supported supplier relationship management; helped digitize and organize supplier data; assisted in procurement for donor-funded research projects; built strong working relationships with staff, suppliers, and internal customers.