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CAROLINE WAVINYA MULWA

NAIROBI

Summary

Dynamic Procurement Officer with a proven track record at Ngong Technical and Vocational College, adept at enhancing procurement efficiency and compliance. Skilled in contract management and supplier sourcing, I leverage strong problem-solving abilities to drive cost optimization and strategic decision-making, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Officer

Ngong Technical and Vocational College
NAIROBI, KENYA
06.2023 - Current
  • Created and introduced a procurement policy that has streamlined procurement processes, enhanced compliance with regulatory requirements, and resulted in improvement in procurement efficiency.
  • Manage and prepare contracts, ensuring timely contract renewals and adherence to the public procurement and asset disposal regulations.
  • Initiate and manage the supplier sourcing process, including prequalification, selection, development, and processing of quotations and tenders in a timely and transparent manner.
  • Ensuring safe custody of all procurement documents through proper filing.
  • Managed IT procurement and supplier sourcing processes, ensuring cost-effective purchases and supplier performance aligned with business objectives.
  • Led strategic reviews of procurement categories, using data analysis to optimize decision-making and ensure alignment with market trends.
  • Negotiated and managed contracts, ensuring compliance with legal standards and minimizing risks.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement IT procurement strategies that enhanced operational efficiency and cost management.
  • Implemented financial models to evaluate capital.
  • Conducting market surveys to march the market trends and obtain value of money.
  • Prepare and submit regular financial, inventory, procurement, and other relevant reports.
  • Oversee asset management by maintaining and updating both manual and system asset registers.

Warehouse Assistant

Mutari Hally Trading LTD
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Implemented a new inventory management system that reduced stock discrepancies.
  • Dispatched goods to company retail outlets.
  • Received and verified all incoming goods against delivery notes.
  • Used the ERP system to manage stock levels, track inventory in real-time, and ensured the accuracy of stock records.
  • Prepared inventory reports to assist management in decision-making.
  • Conducted periodic stock takes to account for and report on inventory status.
  • Managed stock adjustments, returns, and stock transfers within the system to ensure accurate inventory records.
  • Even Business Park Embakasi.

Industrial Attachment

National Environment Management Authority
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Conducted a thorough audit of inventory records, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
  • Supported procurement activities by issuing quotations, analyzing tenders, and managing procurement records in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Participated in the preparation of procurement reports, including inventory and financial status, supporting decision-making processes.
  • Updated and tagged the Asset Register both manually and in the system in collaboration with the Fixed Asset Accountant.
  • Conducted weekly inventory cycle counts for high-value and fast-moving items to maintain control and tracking.

Education

Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management -

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science And Technology
BONDO
04-2022

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Kisau Girls Secondary School
MAKUENI
11-2016

Skills

  • Procurement and Supply Chain Management
  • Supplier Sourcing and Management
  • Contract Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Organizational and Planning
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Financial Management & Cost Optimization
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • ERP Systems & Automation
  • Compliance & Reporting

References

Available on request.

Additional Information

Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM), 83865

Timeline

Procurement Officer

Ngong Technical and Vocational College
06.2023 - Current

Warehouse Assistant

Mutari Hally Trading LTD
02.2023 - 05.2023

Industrial Attachment

National Environment Management Authority
01.2021 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management -

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science And Technology

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Kisau Girls Secondary School
CAROLINE WAVINYA MULWA