Elizabeth Wanjiku

Reliable Procurement Officer with experience negotiating contracts for products, services and suppliers.Attention to detail and thorough working knowledge of industry guarantees quality, cost-effective product.Additionally, Adaptable with extensive experience, providing first-class results. Meets job demands and deadlinesthrough diligent work-ethic and dedication to quality.

Procurement Officer,
PUBLIC Procurement Regulatory Authority
04/2021 – 04/2022
Nairobi, Kenya
•Undertook due diligence of suppliers to implement ethics policy and protect organizational brand.
•Negotiated with suppliers and implemented contracts to secure value for money and maximise resources.
•Updated contract management software and reporting frameworks to drive efficiencies and improve accountability.
•Facilitated contract variations with clear and detailed terms while adapting to shifting stakeholder demands.
•Validated Procurement business needs, informing procurement planning and sourcing decisions.
•Researched market trends and best practices and adapted procurement strategy to reflect changing landscape.
•Built strong relationships with suppliers to optimize performance and guarantee contract deliverables.
•Established rigorous tracking and reporting frameworks to identify challenges and achieve KPIs.
•Evaluated supplier quotations and conducted comparisons to leverage and deliver on budgets.
•Maintained clear audit trails and documentation to support multiple business areas.
•Shared knowledge of public sector procurement procedures for complex tenders.
•Assessed risks by researching suppliers and analyzing market trends to protect organizational assets.
•Guided budget holders to secure service level compliance for core processes and pursue remedial actions.
•Forecasted budgets and planned procurement activity to meet wider organisational needs.
•Prepared reports outlining business intelligence and management information to guide strategic decision making.
•Developed contract management plans to enhance supplier performance and resolve recurring issues.
•Managed tenders for key partnerships and operations spanning multi-year contracts.
•Conducted tender processes and sourced suppliers to effectively meet business needs and fulfil organizational strategy.
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Mitigated supply chain risk through proactive planning and by enforcing stable contracts.
Procurement
Officer,
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AND CO-ORDINATION
09/2019 – 11/2019
Kirinyaga, Kenya
•Reduced documentation errors through meticulous attention to detail.
•Handled and directed enquiries from key project stakeholders and clients.
•Effectively worked within budgetary constraints to minimise overspending.
•Developed procurement and contract policy with exceptional planning and analysis.
•Coordinated with Site Manager and supplier on delivery of materials to site.
•Demonstrated effective communications with clients to drive customer service improvements.
•Maintain ledger cards and perform monthly stock takes and reconciliations
•Updating store records in the ERP system
•Reviewing completeness of requisition documents received from user departments
•Assist in verifying delivery notes, inspection reports, and invoices before payment is made
•Raising LSOs and LPOs
•Placing orders for items under framework agreements.
•Liaised with site team on required materials and processed purchase orders.
•Advised Procurement team colleagues on day-to-day requisitioning of raw materials.
•Maintained clear audit trails and documentation to support multiple business areas.

Bachelor of Commerce in Purchasing and Business Logistics,
Daystar University
01/2015 – 12/2019
Nairobi, Kenya

Certficate in Computer Packages,
Mwea Apex College
01/2012 – 04/2012
Kirinyaga, Kenya

Certificate in Kenya Secondary School Education,
Siakago Girls Secondary School
02/2008 – 11/2011
Embu, Kenya