MARY WANJIRU KAMAU
Summary
A highly motivated and detail-oriented young professional with a Diploma in Supply Chain Management from Thika Technical Training Institute. Possesses a strong foundation in procurement, logistics, and inventory management, with a keen ability to optimize supply chain processes. Demonstrates a strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, ensuring timely and efficient task completion. Adept at problem-solving, vendor relations, and cost-effective purchasing strategies. Committed to continuous learning and professional growth in the field of procurement and supply chain management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ASSISTANT PROCUREMENT OFFICER
KENYA POWER
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Purchase Order Processing: Assist in creating, tracking, and managing purchase orders (POs). Ensure POs align with company policies and budget constraints.
- Supplier Coordination: Communicate with vendors for quotes, deliveries, and order status updates. Help maintain supplier databases and records.
- Documentation & Record-Keeping: File procurement documents (contracts, invoices, delivery notes). Ensure compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements.
- Inventory & Stock Monitoring: Track inventory levels and assist in reorder planning. Update stock records and coordinate with warehouse teams.
- Cost & Data Support: Assist in price comparisons, cost analysis, and budget tracking. Generate basic procurement reports (spend analysis, supplier performance).
- Administrative Support: Schedule meetings, manage procurement emails, and maintain filing systems. Assist in tender/bid documentation preparation.
- Compliance Assistance: Ensure procurement follows company policies and legal regulations. Help monitor supplier compliance (quality, delivery timelines).
RAHISI CONSTRUCTIONS LIMITED
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Takings orders from clients
- Stock taking
- Receiving deliveries
- Reporting of any received damaged goods
- Store management by ensuring there is enough stock for sale
Procurement Assistant (Internship)
Ruiru- Juja Water and Sewerage Company
03.2019 - 06.2019
- My duties involved store keeping
- Receiving supplied goods
- Balancing store ledger cards
Intern
ASPENDOS DAIRY LIMITED
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Company Overview: A milk processing company in murang’a county.
- Taking orders from clients.
- A milk processing company in murang’a county.
Education
Diploma -
Thika Technical and Training Institute
01.2016 - 01.2018
High School - undefined
Karinga Girls High School
01.2010 - 01.2014
Primary School - undefined
Munyuini Ranges Academy
01.2001 - 01.2010
Skills
Strategic Sourcing
Supplier Management
Vendor selection
Negotiation
Supplier relationship management
Cost Optimization
Total cost ownership analysis
Budgeting
Cost-saving initiatives
Contract Management
Drafting contracts
Reviewing contracts
Compliance
Risk mitigation
Risk & Supply Chain Resilience
Disruption mitigation
Contingency planning
Procurement Technology
Proficiency in procurement software
E-procurement
Data analytics
Stakeholder Collaboration
Cross-functional alignment
Influencing skills
Sustainability
Ethics
Ensuring ethical supplier practices
Green procurement
Analytical Decision-Making
Spend analysis
KPI tracking
Market intelligence
Core Competences
- Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management – Vendor selection, negotiation, Supplier relationship management.
- Cost Optimization - Total cost ownership analysis, budgeting, cost-saving initiatives.
- Contract Management – Drafting and reviewing contracts effectively, compliance with legal company policies, risk mitigation.
- Risk & Supply Chain Resilience – Disruption mitigation, contingency planning.
- Procurement Technology – Proficiency in procurement software, e-procurement, data analytics.
- Stakeholder Collaboration – Cross-functional alignment, influencing skills.
- Sustainability & Ethics – Ensuring ethical supplier practices, compliance, green procurement.
- Analytical Decision-Making – Spend analysis, KPI tracking, market intelligence.
Timeline
ASSISTANT PROCUREMENT OFFICER
KENYA POWER
04.2024 - 09.2024
RAHISI CONSTRUCTIONS LIMITED
08.2019 - 08.2022
Procurement Assistant (Internship)
Ruiru- Juja Water and Sewerage Company
03.2019 - 06.2019
Intern
ASPENDOS DAIRY LIMITED
01.2017 - 03.2017
Diploma -
Thika Technical and Training Institute
01.2016 - 01.2018
High School - undefined
Karinga Girls High School
01.2010 - 01.2014
Primary School - undefined
Munyuini Ranges Academy
01.2001 - 01.2010