STEPHEN KARITHI

• Assisted in vendor selection and evaluation processes to ensure quality procurement practices.
• Supported the maintenance of procurement records and documentation for compliance purposes.
• Learned inventory management systems to track and analyze purchasing trends effectively.
• Collaborated with team members to streamline procurement workflows and improve efficiency.
• Prepared purchase orders and requisitions, ensuring accurate product specifications were met.
• Engaged in training sessions on procurement policies and procedures for continuous learning.
• Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
• Maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for reference purposes as well as for auditing and compliance.
• Developed strong partnerships with vendors to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Managed procurement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
• Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
• Improved supplier relationships through regular communication, timely payments, and transparent dealings.
• Reduced costs with meticulous supplier negotiation and strict adherence to budget constraints.
• Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
• Supported sustainability efforts within the organization by procuring environmentally friendly materials whenever possible.

• Monitored market trends closely to identify potential shifts in pricing or availability that could affect procurement decisions.
• Monitored supplier performance metrics to contribute to quality assurance initiatives.
• Achieved cost savings by conducting thorough market research before initiating the purchasing process.
• Prepared accurate purchase orders using relevant software applications, ensuring clear communication of requirements to suppliers.
• Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
• Collaborated cross-functionally to identify opportunities for improving efficiency in purchasing procedures.
• Enhanced inventory management by implementing a well-organized system for tracking stock levels and reorder points.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry best practices and continuously improve procurement skills.

• Handled cash, cash transactions and funds transfer.
• Maintained branch business filing system including customer instructions.
• Receiving and dispatching of bank transaction instruments.
• Offered customer services at the branch customer care service desk.

• Creating new employees files and profiles into the system
• Keying in employee information into the system on a newly introduced HR platform
• Filling and file maintenance.

· Conducting inventory audit with service providers

· Stock counting and stock taking and other stores maintenance.

· Bar coding of items in the warehouse.

· Sales and marketing.

• Maintaining an effective, efficient filling system
• Preparing and dispatching LPO’s
• Preparing and dispatching quotations
• Stock taking, stock counting and
• Quotation analysis

I taught Business Studies and Mathematics. Other than class work I handled the following tasks:-

• Organizing internal math symposium
• Moderating debates and forums
• Coached school football team