florence ndegwa

 I am a talented, ambitious and hardworking individual, with broad skills and experience in digital and printed marketing, social media and leading projects.Furthermore, I am adept at handling multiple tasks on a daily basis competently and at working well under pressure.A key strength is communication; building strong relationships with people in order to deliver the best results.Recently, I completed an Open degree, Purchasing and Supply chain modules at the Open University and I am now fully equipped with 5 years’ experience.  

Procurement Officer

Supply chain Officer

Logistics Office

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

Procurement Officer; 

Canaan Escada Limited under Canaan Developers.

JULY 2020- To date;

Duties and Responsibilities: 

•  Preparing and administering the company’s annual procurement plan. 
• Responsible for working closely with the selected supplier and managing the companies’ procurement activities. 
• Providing leadership for the purchasing department and motivating staff to achieve maximum performance and efficiency.
• Receiving and compiling approved requisitions from user departments to facilitate commencement of the procurement process;
• Carrying out market survey and research;
• Inviting quotations from suppliers;
• Participating in quotation opening and evaluation;
• Preparing purchase orders and expediting the delivery of goods/services;
• Participating in inspection and acceptance of goods and services;
• Receiving and processing suppliers’ invoices for payment;
• Guiding user departments in identifying assets, stores and inventory for disposal;
• Preparation and issuance of quotations and LPO/LSO;
• Participating in quotation opening;
• Preparing and maintaining stores records;
• Keeping custody of and updating inventory records;
• Participating in the receiving of stores items;
• Preparing requisitions for stocks replenishment;
• Participating in stock taking and reconciliation of store records;
• Participating in inspection and acceptance of goods and services;
• Maintaining catalogue of items identified for disposal;
• Monitoring the movement of stores;
• Securing items identified for disposal;

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

Procurement Officer; 

Canaan Altura LLP under Canaan Developers.

JULY 2020- To date;

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Ensuring appropriate contracts are formulated and delivered
• Mitigation of risk and liability to the Company and to our clients wherever possible
• In conjunction with the Finance Director and Procurement Manager, providing input into agreeing the annual/regular procurement spend, savings target and key projects with budget holders
• Evidence of ability to explore customers’ needs and adapt the service accordingly to ensure a quality service is delivered
• Providing strategic oversight for the development of Corporate Procurement strategies. Includes oversight and monitoring of overall procurement performance and identification/implementation of continuous improvement
• Enhance the procurement capability by helping to develop and deliver processes, training, and procurement technology and knowledge management tools. This includes the successful implementation of a new Source to Pay Process with enhanced/integrated technology support
• Communicates and educates stakeholders on procurement policies, practices and abilities to increase awareness and engagement. This shall include the establishment of new monthly reporting requirements to our internal clients
• Develops annual operating plan and budget, and quarterly forecast updates. Improve linkages to our FP&A organization with respect to key savings initiatives and how to capture in our forecasting process

 

 

 

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION; 

College;        Kenya Institute of Supplies Management.                 

                   Certified procurement and supply professional of Kenya.                                                            Year 2019-to date

 

 

University;     Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. 

                       Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies Management.

                       Year 2013-2016 

 

 

Training;          Hekima educational center. 

                        Complete course of computer. 

                         Year   2013 -2013    

 

 

High School;       Gitugi Girls High school. 

                            Kenya Certificate of Secondary. 

                            Year 2009-2012                                

 

Primary school; Ewangan Primary school. 

                             Kenya Certificate of Primary Education. 

                            Year 2000-2008 

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS 

• I make an effort to read several business and economic magazines on a monthly basis to stay up to date on market trends and new business strategies. I run daily, as well as play in local tennis tournaments, to stay active, and I participate in an annual charity event. 

 

• Filling Crossword Puzzles