Ian Simiyu
Summary
Multi-skilled professional with experience in procurement, vendor management and contract negotiation. Possess strong analytical skills for effective cost-saving strategies while maintaining quality standards. Demonstrated success in fostering supplier relationships and managing simultaneous projects. Committed to implementing strategic purchasing processes and inventory controls to boost efficiency and productivity.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2032
2032
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Procurement Officer
Silent resort
Bungoma , KE
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted in managing vendor relationships for procurement needs.
- Coordinated purchase orders and tracked delivery schedules.
- Supported the team in conducting market research for sourcing products.
- Managed inventory levels,storage and distribution to optimise stock levels.
- I conducted suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods.
Purchasing and supply chain management attachment
Ministry of interior and National administration
Nairobi , Kenya
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted regular stock counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline inventory processes and reduce discrepancies.
- Evaluated vendors' performance based on quality, price, delivery times and customer service.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Assisted in procurement and supply chain documentation and filling
- Gain exposure to government procurement procedures and compliance.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings and process improvement in procurement.
- Conducted market survey to stay updated updated on trends, prices and suppliers capabilities
Education
Purchasing And Supply Chain Management - Purchasing And Supply Chain Management
Cooperative University of Kenya
Nairobi , Kenya 09.2020 - 05.2025
Ndabarnach Secondary School
Eldoret , Kenya Kenya Certificate Of Primary Education - Primary Certificate
Ndabarnach Primary School
03.2006 - 03.2014
Skills
- Vendor management
- Inventory control
- Market research
- Procurement processes
- Team collaboration
- Strategic sourcing
- Procurement software
- Supplier negotiation
- Vendor evaluation
- Cost analysis
- Report documentation
- E-procureme system
Languages
Kiswahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Assistant Procurement Officer
Silent resort
06.2025 - 01.2026
Purchasing and supply chain management attachment
Ministry of interior and National administration
03.2024 - 08.2024
Purchasing And Supply Chain Management - Purchasing And Supply Chain Management
Cooperative University of Kenya
09.2020 - 05.2025
Kenya Certificate Of Primary Education - Primary Certificate
Ndabarnach Primary School
03.2006 - 03.2014
Ndabarnach Secondary School