JOSHUA EPUSI

Position: Procurement Officer

Responsibilities:

• Strategic supplier sourcing and relationship management both overseas and local.
• Supplier evaluation based on the metrics of Price, quality and delivery time and feedback to suppliers.
• Expediting or deferring orders as required based on schedule/inventory analysis changes for auto production parts and aftermarket parts. 
• Monitoring status of open purchase orders to ensure on time delivery of all parts, goods and services including timely resolution communication and mitigation of future potential problems. 
• Coordinating parts flows /BOM changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers and/or parts due to new product development. 
• Undertaking market research to collate all factors affecting procurement decisions (Prices, new suppliers, global trends, material supply, government policies, etc.). 
• Direct material cost reduction - Monitoring Kibo supply chain total costs relating to areas of responsibility, recommending action plans for cost optimization / cost reduction initiatives. 
• Constantly negotiate for discounts and favorable terms from suppliers during request for quotation process. 
• Collaborating with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources, and alternative supply options. 
• Ensuring and promoting compliance by developing SOP’s and ensuring compliance to Company and Procurement SOP’s 
• Managing and resolving issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers. 
• Weekly Supply chain risk analysis and mitigation 
• Acting as a link between users and suppliers when there are clarifications either parties to be answered.
• Negotiating for favorable credit limits and terms.
• Team management

Achievement:  

   Ensured 10% saving on budget since assuming role.

   Formulated and implemented Procurement SOP’s

Position: Procurement and logistics Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Procurement and Supply chain management: Ensuring that all materials and tools required for completion of customer projects are procured on time and at the right price to ensure timely project delivery
• Develop and oversee the implementation of procurement policy and standard operating procedures in the company and ensure adherence to all control measures as per policy.
• Negotiation with clients and suppliers on contractual terms and ensuring timely delivery of assigned projects
• Logistical Management and support: Facilitate all transport to and from client site for human resource and materials that go into completion of customer projects 
• Daily stock monitoring and management, periodic stock take and stock reconciliation and record keeping for all stock related information.
• Relationship management with clients and suppliers and contract management including supplier appraisal

Achievement: 

• Facilitated successful timely delivery of James Finlay’s Ltd fiber optic network project.

Position: Component Purchasing Manager

Responsibilities:

• Optimally managed and coordinated the process of Procurement of Raw materials for production.
• Fostered good  relationships with key raw material supply chain actors and Bata shoe partners to ensure company profitability and competitive advantage
• Drove continuous improvement and innovative initiatives through active participation in product quality improvement circles.
• In conjunction with the planning department basing on the forecasted sales estimates, developed the raw material procurement plan and managed the procurement process 
• Effective and result driven team management and office administration 
• Used fault proof procedures to order, receive and process raw material requisitions from manufacturing units for appropriate procurement making reference to production plan projections.
•  Strategically Sourced and Pre-qualified raw material suppliers for Bata shoe having conducted due diligence.
• Strategically Performed supplier negotiation on behalf of Bata with a view of ensuring at least 10% saving on quoted prices.
• Performed supplier appraisal and contract management ensuring supplier delivered over 90% score on aspects of delivery time, quality and quantity to stay prequalified.
• Effectively Monitored consumption of goods at the departmental warehouse through daily stock sheet monitoring to avoid stock outs and ensuring nil dead stock. And coordinated regular stock takes in conjunction with Finance department for efficient stock management
• Ensured effective warehouse management of stored goods making sure proper storage, tidiness, ease of access and safety in the warehouse.
• Coordinated and managed effectively the process and logistics of raw material importation 

Achievements

• Introduced order tracking system in the raw material purchasing department of Bata Shoe ltd
• Developed a supplier goods delivery plan and schedule.

Position: Operations and Procurement coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Reporting directly to the group CEO
• Sourced and procured all goods, facilities and services
• Performed Business development and relationship management
• Developed organizational operational strategy
• Managed and guided  Haajara group proposal development team
• Guided proposal development team in responding to Rfps, Itbs and Rfqs 
• Was Contact and liason person for potential development partners and funders
• Developed employee contracts and administering them
• Communicated to staff on matters relating to HR
• Compiled and maintained documents and reports

Achievement: 

• Successful development and implementation of Haajara group working policies.
• Successfully developed and implemented procurement and Human resource policy at Haajara group ltd.

Position: Consultant Procurement and Supply Chain Department

Responsibilities:

• Logistical support and market Survey
• Sourced for service providers and purchased goods and services 
• Negotiated with service providers 
• Ensured proper Relationship management with service providers.

Achievement: 

• Ensured timely issuance of utilities to user departments and reduced cost by avoiding wastage by issuing utilities prudently

• Jan - June 2014: Intern -Procurement and Supply Chain Management at Ministry of Foreign affairs and international trade
• Nov 2009 - Dec 2013: Foreign Currency Clearing and Account Reconciliation at Barclays Bank of Kenya
•  Oct -  Nov 2009: Research Assistant for Multiple enrolment and flow of patient information’ CRTU Project, Rift valley province, Family Health International
•  Sept -  Nov 2008: Research Assistant for monitoring and evaluation APHIA II OVC Project, Rift valley province, Family Health International 
• 2007: Polling and Counting Clerk with Electoral Commission of Kenya during the 2007 General Election 
• Sept - Oct 2007: Research assistant for the Behavioral monitoring survey ROADS project, Teso district, Family Health International 
• March 2007: Registration Officer with Electoral Commission of Kenya 
• March 2005: Registration Officer with Electoral Commission of Kenya