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Mwende Nicholas

@mwendenicholas

Procurement Consultant specializing in strategic sourcing, tender management, and supplier negotiations to deliver compliant, cost-optimized outcomes.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a procurement role where I can lead tender and strategic sourcing work, drive cost optimization and supplier performance, and ensure strong P2P compliance—while partnering cross-functionally to improve procurement efficiency.

I’m a results-driven procurement professional focused on strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and end-to-end tender management. I strengthen vendor relationships, optimize costs, and ensure compliance with organizational procurement policies through disciplined record keeping and accurate reporting.

In my current role, I manage and support clients through sourcing and supplier prequalification, build supplier evaluation criteria, and provide bidder support through responses, clarifications, and bidder webinars. I review supplier documents for compliance, prepare procurement progress and evaluation reports, and continuously improve procurement workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Previously, I led competitive bid preparation and tender management, maintained supplier databases and procurement records, and supported procurement planning and cost optimization through market research. I’ve also coordinated SRM-driven purchase order tracking and P2P operations—aligning purchase orders, invoice reconciliation, supplier performance evaluation, and accounts payable to keep procurement moving smoothly.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Procurement Consultant

Current

Tendersure Sez

Jan 2026 - Present (5 months)

Manage clients through end-to-end sourcing and supplier prequalification, including defining supplier evaluation criteria. Support bidder queries, compliance document review, and procurement progress and outcome reporting for decision-making.

Strategic Sourcing Bidder Support Compliance Review Procurement Tender Management

Bids and Business Development Officer

The Xenry Cleaning Services Limited

Jul 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 5 months)

Led end-to-end tender management, ensuring compliance with client and institutional requirements, while coordinating with procurement, finance, and operations teams to prepare competitive bids. Conducted market research, negotiated favorable terms, and maintained procurement records with periodic bid and procurement reporting for management.

Tender Management Compliance Management Market Research Negotiation Cost Optimization

Procurement Officer

Kedaceramics (Twyford)

Mar 2024 - Jun 2024 (3 months)

Managed supplier sourcing, evaluation, and contract negotiation to achieve best value, using SRM tools to streamline supplier communication and purchase order tracking. Oversaw purchase order issuance, invoice reconciliation, supplier performance evaluation, and value analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Supplier Sourcing Contract Negotiation SRM Systems Purchase Order Management Supplier Performance Value Analysis Procure To Pay (P2P)

Tender Administrator

Saint Boss Industries Limited (Fillmytender)

Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 (4 months)

Managed tender documentation and submission to ensure timely delivery, coordinating interdepartmental inputs for technical and financial proposals. Supported bid analysis and evaluation for supplier suitability, and maintained procurement and tender records including post-award contract documentation and performance tracking.

Tender Administration Document Control Proposal Coordination Compliance Support Contract Performance

Sales Representative

Platinum Credit Limited

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Built client relationships and developed sales leads to help achieve monthly sales targets. Improved customer-facing negotiation and communication through direct engagement.

Client Relationship Management Lead Generation Sales Target Achievement Negotiation Customer Engagement Communication Skills Account Management Pipeline Development

Procurement Intern

National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB)

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Assisted with supplier prequalification, bid analysis, and purchase order processing. Supported procurement documentation filing and record management.

Order Processing Record Management