Ken User
@kenuser6
Procurement professional delivering accurate remote purchasing, vendor management, and ERP support.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented Virtual Purchasing Assistant and Procurement Administrator with hands-on experience using ERP and cloud tools to maintain accurate purchase orders, vendor records, and pricing data. I focus on compliance, cost accuracy and dependable remote support that keeps projects on budget and on schedule.
At the National Agricultural & Rural Inclusive Growth Project I created and maintained electronic purchase orders, RFQs and supplier documentation while ensuring approvals and audit trails; this improved data consistency and supported procurement decisions. Previously, at the County Government of Kilifi I conducted market research and pricing surveys, updated MIS supplier and item records, and collaborated with logistics and finance teams to improve workflows.
I am proficient with Microsoft 365, MIS and Sage-ready purchasing systems, Zoom and remote collaboration platforms, and bring disciplined records management and procurement documentation skills to teams seeking reliable remote purchasing support.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Procurement Associate
National Agricultural & Rural Inclusive Growth Project
Jan 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 6 months)
Created and maintained electronic POs, RFQs, and supplier documentation, improving pricing accuracy and audit trails while coordinating supplier communications to resolve order and invoice discrepancies.
Procurement Admin
County Government of Kilifi
Sep 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Conducted market research and pricing surveys, maintained supplier and item records in MIS systems, and collaborated with procurement, logistics, and finance teams to improve workflow integration.
Virtual Purchasing Assistant
Kenmark
Provide remote procurement support including electronic PO creation and updates, quote comparison, and supplier coordination to ensure pricing accuracy and compliance with purchasing procedures.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ALX Africa
Certificate, Virtual Support Assistance
2025 - 2025
Completed Virtual Support Assistance program focused on remote operational support and digital collaboration tools.
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic
Diploma, Supply Chain Management
2024 - 2024
Completed a Diploma in Supply Chain Management with emphasis on procurement and logistics fundamentals.
Kisauni Computer College
Certificate, Computer Applications
2020 - 2020
Completed a Certificate in Computer Applications covering core computer skills and productivity software.
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