Chris Adala

Present-

From March

2020

Procurement and Logistics Officer-Serene Logistics, Nairobi- Duties

My daily roles include- daily procurement and Logistics duties, processing of payment for suppliers and also ensuring proper record keeping.

Key   achievements:

• Met operational support  deadlines at 100% between years 2020 and 2021, by ensuring program team activities are efficiently and effectively met within the desired standards which led to customer satisfaction.
• Managed supply chain functions in a value-based manner with drivers thus increasing savings and overall efficiency of the business.
• Successfully implemented s successful administration and logistics program that proved to be 50% more efficient than the previous one.
• Reduced transportation costs by Ksh. 30,000 per month by developing key relationships with essential suppliers such as fuel and vehicle parts.

Procurement & Logistics officer Nairobi, HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya 

2016 

KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Daily procurement of goods and services from shortlisted suppliers and vendors.
• Weekly training of staff on procurement rules and procedures.
• Performed logistics and administrative duties as required by the Administration and logistics manager.
• Processing of payment for vendors and supplies.
• Performed other duties as directed by the Administration and Logistics Manager

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Improved the procurement process which ensured that suppliers were paid in a timely manner this improved the overall relationship with suppliers.
• I also ensured timely preparation of cheque payments for suppliers which increased the overall supplier and organization relationship.
• Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste, wastage such as fuel vehicle servicing .
• Ensured proper record keeping for easy access to all stakeholders.
• Implemented process improvements that reduced average purchasing cycle times by 100%.
• Shared weekly procurement reports with the programs manager, Finance manager and Administration  and Logistics manager to ensure financial policies and procurement matters were in line with Donor requirements .

Key competencies attributes and skills in the job 

• Teamwork: I have proven my    ability to develop and promote effective collaboration within and across the team to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: I have the ability to produce and deliver quality results in a service-oriented environment in a timely manner and I am also action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: I continuously seek to learn, share knowledge and innovate which include mainly digital strategies for productivity, CRM and work-related digital strategies.
• Accountability: I also take full ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assume responsibilities for own action and delegated work.
• Integrity, transparency and professionalism: I also maintain high ethical standards and acts at the work place in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

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