Alice Njihia
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Procurement Officer
Amiran Kenya Ltd
Nairobi, 30
09.2019 - Current
- Evaluating supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Reviewing and issuing contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
- Negotiating complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Reducing downtime in warehouse operations by ensuring reorders were aligned with store sales and backlog.
- Input data into system and recording order updates with accuracy.
- Promoting superior customer experiences by leveraging understanding of color, trends, styles, benefits and product value perception.
- Performing yearly store audits in collaboration with managers, designers and sales associates to provide feedback.
- Maintaining effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.
- Delivering services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Participating in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Making valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue and profits.
Inventory Controller
Amiran Kenya Ltd
Nairobi, 30
11.2015 - 08.2019
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
- Received, sorted and processed damaged goods with vendors or manufacturers.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Unloaded shipments, reviewed merchandise and tracked paperwork.
- Checked prices and calculated totals for accurate invoice processing.
- Completed stock inventories to identify and address issues negatively impacting controls.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
Purchasing Administrative Assistant
Mtech – Design Media
Nairobi, 30
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
Intern
Vintom Supplies Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
- Worked on projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for issues.
- Restocked office supplies and retrieved files for staff.
- Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements
- Maintained office schedule and calendar of workflow and meetings
Education
Bachelor of Business Management - Supplies and procurement Management
Mount Kenya University
Thika, 3008.2019
Diploma in Purchasing And Supply Chain Management -
Mount Kenya University
Thika, 3001.2015
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Ruchu Girls High School
Murang'a, 292011
Skills
- Pricing structures
- Procurement
- Contract Negotiation
- Budgeting
- Price dispute resolution
- Purchase order creation
- Proficiency in ERP - (Epicor )
- Price negotiation
- Vendor relationship management
- Google Workspace
Accomplishments
- Seminars & Conferences February 2017 –July 2017 :Business model Concept training and Leadership at CITAM October 2016:Conference on the National green growth at KICC Dec 2015: HR seminar on contemporary issues in employment organized by AR)
- Membership - Member, Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
Referres
Please feel free to contact the under mentioned in regard to my competence, work ethic, performanceand / or any other aspect with respect to me:
Rose W.
Head of Inventory
Amiran Kenya Ltd
P.o Box 30327,Nairobi
Telephone: +254 714-327-629
James M.wanyonyi
Head Of Operations
Mtech Design Media.
P.O Box 33,Nairobi
Telephone:+254 726-080- 080
Mercy N.Masinde
Human Resource Manager
Telephone:+254 725-948- 799
Specialized Aluminum Rental.
Telephone:+ 254 725-948-799
Timeline
Assistant Procurement Officer
Amiran Kenya Ltd
09.2019 - Current
Inventory Controller
Amiran Kenya Ltd
11.2015 - 08.2019
Purchasing Administrative Assistant
Mtech – Design Media
07.2014 - 09.2015
Intern
Vintom Supplies Ltd
09.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Business Management - Supplies and procurement Management
Mount Kenya University
Diploma in Purchasing And Supply Chain Management -
Mount Kenya University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Ruchu Girls High School
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