MARTIN BETH
Procurement/Supply Chain Specialist
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
Summary
Accomplished in enhancing procurement processes and supplier relationships, I leveraged strategic thinking and strong negotiation skills at KOKO Networks Limited to streamline operations. Proficient in ERP systems like SAP & Odoo, my focus on sustainability and risk management drove significant improvements in efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Sourcing Intern
KOKO Networks Limited
01.2024 - Current
- Processing purchase requests (PR)
- Processing RFQs to suppliers
- Generating purchase orders (PO)
- Managing Supplier relationships & Negotiations.
- Forming supplier and product specification matrix & research.
- Finding reliable suppliers (pre-qualifications & screening)
- Chasing up & monitoring orders
- Performing quality checks & inspection on received orders.
- Recording and managing the purchase tracker monitor list.
- Processing invoices for payments with the finance department.
- Preparing annual reports on purchases and budget expenses
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices in sourcing, enabling continuous improvement within the procurement function.
- Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
- Developed comprehensive sourcing strategies for specific categories, resulting in more efficient procurement processes.
- Managed a portfolio of suppliers, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and conditions, as well as quality standards.
- Collaborated with finance, procurement and operations leaders on global sourcing projects.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with suppliers, securing advantageous pricing and payment structures for the organization.
Procurement Assistant
Wangai Properties & Construction Company
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Finding suppliers for the construction materials.
- Maintaining cost effective plans and strategies.
- Dealing directly with suppliers.
- Making purchases for the company.
- Tracking and making follow ups on the orders.
- Receiving the orders.
- Inspecting the orders.
- Processing payments with the finance department.
- Purchase reports compilation.
Internship - Supply Chain Management
National Health Insurance Fund
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Receiving & issuing of goods
- Goods inspection
- Raising LPOs
- Updating the bin cards
- Store arrangement & managing inventory
- Data entry, registration and issuing nhif cards to members.
Attachment - Supply Chain Management
Huduma Centre Kenya
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Tendering Operations
- Public Procurement reports compilation
- Inventory management
- Updating bin cards
- Formulating procurement plans
- Supplier Management
Store Assistant
Majid Trading Company
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Inventory management.
- Stock reconciliation
- Updating stock records
- Issuing and dispatch
- Filing of invoices
- Inspection of received goods
Education
Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Kenya Railway Training Institute
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya 04.2001 -
Certificate - Supply Chain Management
Kenya Railway Training Institute
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Nakuru Mountain Park Secondary
Nakuru, Nakuru District, Kenya 04.2001 -
Skills
- Great supplier relationship management
- Strong negotiation skills
- Impeccable time-management
- Strategic thinking & planning
- Ability to adapt to change
- Understanding of Procurement risks & management
- A focus on understanding and enhancing sustainability
- Understanding of the global market
- Experience in Public procurement processes
- Experience in ERP sysytems (SAP, Odoo) & IFMIS
- Supplier Evaluation
Accomplishments
- Developed cost effective plans
- Seamless procurement operations
- Established a wide supplier base
- Formulated effective procurement strategies reducing lead times and down times in normal operations
Additional Information
- Currently completing my CPA - Accounting course that will improve my strategies and operations in matters procurement and cost.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Swahili
Proficient
C2
Interests
Research explorations
Driving
Timeline
Strategic Sourcing Intern
KOKO Networks Limited
01.2024 - Current
Procurement Assistant
Wangai Properties & Construction Company
09.2022 - 12.2023
Internship - Supply Chain Management
National Health Insurance Fund
09.2019 - 12.2019
Attachment - Supply Chain Management
Huduma Centre Kenya
01.2019 - 03.2019
Store Assistant
Majid Trading Company
01.2017 - 07.2017
Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Kenya Railway Training Institute
04.2001 -
Certificate - Supply Chain Management
Kenya Railway Training Institute
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Nakuru Mountain Park Secondary
04.2001 -
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