Christine Nthumbi
Procurement
Nairobi
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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Procurement Associate
Kapa Oil Refineries Ltd
Nairobi
09.2014 - Current
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Oversaw inventory control, accounting, and supply reports.
- Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages, and cutting costs.
- Evaluated supplier performance and identified areas for improvement.
- Performed complex data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and forecast future demands.
- Analyzed market trends and identified optimal sources of supply to maximize cost savings.
- Researched and identified potential new suppliers to increase vendor base.
Office Administrator
Kapa Oil Refineries Ltd
Nairobi
01.2007 - 08.2014
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
- Applied advanced administrative and analytical skills in overseeing day-to-day operational activities.
- Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports.
- Oversaw maintenance of office facilities and equipment by collaborating with and inspecting work of repair contractors.
- Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
Education
BBA - Business Administration And Management
06.2010 - 11.2013
Skills
Price dispute resolution
Supply chain planning
Purchase order creation
Proficiency in [Software]
Effective communication
Purchasing
Price negotiation
Vendor relationship management
Multitasking Abilities
Teamwork and Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Dependable and Responsible
Excellent Communication
Planning and Coordination
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Teambuilding
Timeline
Procurement Associate - Kapa Oil Refineries Ltd
09.2014 - Current
St. Paul's University - BBA, Business Administration And Management
06.2010 - 11.2013
Office Administrator - Kapa Oil Refineries Ltd
01.2007 - 08.2014