I seek a role driving operational excellence and sustainable growth where I can lead operations and supply chain improvements, optimize processes, and work within a collaborative, forward-focused team.
Emma Kiama
@emmakiama
Results-driven operations and procurement coordinator delivering supply chain efficiency.
What I'm looking for
I am an operations and procurement professional with over 8 years' cross-sector experience in telecommunications, manufacturing, education, and hospitality, focused on improving efficiency and ensuring compliance.
At Alrais Enterprises Group I streamlined maintenance workflows, reduced equipment downtime, synchronized data in Odoo, and managed procurement cycles to support consistent operations; at Samchi Group I strengthened supplier relationships, negotiated terms, and improved inventory flow to ensure timely nationwide deliveries.
I have led teams, produced actionable procurement and logistics reports, and supported process improvement and cost-optimization initiatives. I hold a Bachelor in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and relevant professional certifications, and I seek to drive operational excellence within a forward-focused organization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations Coordinator
Alrais Enterprises Group
Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Coordinated operations and head office communication, supervised maintenance and kitchen equipment distribution to reduce downtime, and managed procurement cycles and Odoo data synchronization to improve operational accuracy.
Logistics and Purchasing Coordinator
Samchi Group
Jul 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 years 7 months)
Managed end-to-end purchasing and order processing, negotiated supplier terms to ensure timely nationwide deliveries, and produced procurement reports that guided cost-management and inventory flow improvements.
Transcription Supervisor
Verbit.ai Limited
Mar 2018 - Jun 2022 (4 years 3 months)
Supervised and trained transcribers on legal and multimedia projects, ensured high-accuracy client-ready transcripts, and coordinated workload distribution to meet tight deadlines.
Digital Sales Executive
SkyTOP Technologies Limited
Nov 2017 - May 2018 (6 months)
Generated new business and managed the full sales pipeline for digital solutions, engaging executive stakeholders and closing deals while providing post-sale support.
Store Keeper
Rockfields Junior School
Jan 2017 - Jun 2017 (5 months)
Maintained stock records and managed inventory for school supplies to ensure accurate stock levels and timely issuance of materials.
Global Purchasing Intern
General Motors East Africa
Jan 2016 - May 2016 (4 months)
Supported purchasing and supply chain tasks during an internship, assisting with requisitions, supplier communications, and procurement documentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
2016 - 2016
Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management completed at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology in 2016.
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