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Mwenda Vicky Kanana

Mwenda Vicky Kanana

Procurement Officer
Nanyuki

Summary

Results-driven Procurement Officer offering superior research abilities, sound judgment and meticulous organizational skills. Meets internal supply needs while maintaining budget and operational goals. Respectful Procurement Specialist with understanding of supply and demand and discerning eye for inventory level evaluation. Bilingual go-getter experienced in coordinating with vendors regarding logistics. 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.

IN TOURS:

Excellent communicator with sharp interpersonal skills to gain long-term relationships with artists and strategic partners. Travels regularly throughout United States and internationally as central point of contact for logistics. Highly-regarded Tour Manager manages budgets, expenses and reporting to successfully advance and cover tour engagements. Collaborates with top artists and content partners to produce and promote concerts at theaters, casinos and arenas throughout United States and internationally. Evidence of related theater experience and astute attention to detail. Educated tourism professional with love of all things artsy. Highly adept at creating entertaining scripts and well-versed in marketing.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Tour Operator

Evergreen Escape Expeditions
Nanyuki
01.2021 - Current
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Collected and deposited payments from guests.
  • Guided groups of up to 25 pax of people on scheduled tours.
  • Worked closely with management staff to create new and lucrative tours.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Researched information on various places to provide accurate, detailed tours.
  • Answered questions, pointed out important features and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
  • Arranged for additional resources and personnel when needed to accommodate larger tour requests.
  • Collaborated with other tour guides to provide comprehensive and enjoyable experience.

Senior Procurement Officer

Periamma Foundation
01.2018 - 11.2020
  • NGO based in Nakuru partnering with HMDS, Providing oversight to sourcing in support of project activities and conduct training on procurement, sourcing, contracting responsibilities, ethics and general guidelines on project management
  • Examining and re-evaluate existing contracts in line with performance
  • Performing risk analysis regarding supply contracts and agreements
  • Ensuring project procurements are conducted within the stipulated timelines (timely project procurements)
  • Reviewing, up-date, interpret and implement existing procurement regulations, procedures and systems; prepare and ensure implementation of the procurement manual
  • Ensuring timely and efficient implementation of procurement strategy and ensure that departmental performance targets are set and achieved
  • Overseeing the maintenance and safeguarding of procurement records and documents
  • Monitoring contract management by user departments to ensure implementation of contracts in accordance with terms and conditions of the contract
  • Providing technical leadership to drive the implementation of procurement and supplies policies and plans aimed at cost effective acquisition of high quality, materials, goods and services
  • Preparing strategic procurement plans and budget outlining key activities to be undertaken, the projected cost, funding sources as well as expected outcomes
  • Developing and implement flexible and responsive procurement and stores management system for monitoring and tracking costs as well as maintaining up-to-date inventory of goods and services
  • Developing detailed tender specifications and performance standards to facilitate procurement of capital equipment, goods and services in strict compliance with the organizations approved policy as well as donor requirements.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
  • Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
  • Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
  • Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
  • Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
  • Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
  • Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
  • Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
  • Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
  • Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies.
  • Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services.
  • Provided accurate and up-to-date records of leading procurement procedures.
  • Performed yearly store audits in collaboration with managers, designers, and sales associates to provide feedback.

Procurement Officer

Intex Construction Company
01.2017 - 11.2017


  • Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
  • Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages, and cutting costs.
  • Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
  • Procured materials for squadron maintenance and repair services.
  • Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to align supply chain processes with organizational goals.
  • Maintained up-to-date database of suppliers, vendors and contracts to support accurate recordkeeping.

Storekeeper

Intex Construction Company
09.2016 - 12.2016
  • Delivering supplies and equipment to departments by receiving and transferring items
  • Maintaining inventory by conducting monthly physical counts; reconciling variances; inputting data
  • Issuing materials only in required quantities against authorized requisition notes/material lists
  • Checking the book balances, with the actual physical stock at frequent intervals by way of internal control over wrong issues and pilferage
  • Initiating purchase requisitions for the replacement of stock of all regular store’s items whenever the stock level of any item of store approaches the minimum limit fixed in respect thereof
  • Initiating action for stoppage of further purchasing when the stock level approaches the maximum limit
  • Checking and receiving purchased materials forwarded by the receiving department and to arrange for the storage in appropriate places
  • Data entry
  • Received, merchandised and arranged all shop items for visual display.
  • Documented shipping and receiving records to confirm receipt of orders.
  • Issued invoices to request payment from customers every month.
  • Sorted and placed the store (construction and vehicle materials) on racks and shelves according to predetermined sequences such as product code and size.
  • Arranged products on shelves and in cabinets to maximize space utilization by 70%.

Procurement Intern

Kenya Medical Supplies
01.2016 - 05.2016
  • Writing monthly reports as required and directed by my supervisor
  • Following up on suppliers to ensure there are not delays and to pick up on problems in time
  • Attending evaluations
  • Dispatching exemption letter to Ministry of Health for different Global Funds
  • Preparing payment documents for pharmaceutical companies
  • Managing and updating supplier database in the ERP.
  • Optimized presentations by working with planning, visual and marketing teams.

Sales and Marketing Officer

Green Savannah Limited
01.2015
  • Organizing sales visits and tracking sales data
  • Demonstrating and presenting products in exhibitions and trade shows
  • Working with customers to find what they want while creating solutions and ensuring a smooth sale process
  • Developing and implementing marketing and advertising campaigns
  • Maintaining promotional materials inventory
  • Preparing and updating daily reports.

Education

Bachelors - Business Administration, Procurement and Supply, Sales and Marketing

Kenya Methodist University, Kaaga Girls High School
01.2013 - 01.2016

Skills

    Review of contracts

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Quote

The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama

Timeline

Senior Tour Operator

Evergreen Escape Expeditions
01.2021 - Current

Senior Procurement Officer

Periamma Foundation
01.2018 - 11.2020

Procurement Officer

Intex Construction Company
01.2017 - 11.2017

Storekeeper

Intex Construction Company
09.2016 - 12.2016

Procurement Intern

Kenya Medical Supplies
01.2016 - 05.2016

Sales and Marketing Officer

Green Savannah Limited
01.2015

Bachelors - Business Administration, Procurement and Supply, Sales and Marketing

Kenya Methodist University, Kaaga Girls High School
01.2013 - 01.2016

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