PTPatience Toywa
@patiencetoywa
Client-focused procurement and contracts professional driving supplier performance and process improvements.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a client-focused procurement and contracts professional with nine years' experience across international and national organizations, adept at vendor relations, contract administration, ERP systems, and cross-functional coordination. I consistently improve service satisfaction and supplier retention through process improvements, accurate reporting, and dependable follow-through.
I have supported procurement for health and humanitarian programs at WHO and IRC, delivered procurement and supply chain functions at KEMSA and Star College, and am pursuing an MSc in Project Management while completing certifications in Agile/Scrum and CPSP-K. I bring empathy, responsiveness, and strong compliance orientation to regulated environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
ICProcurement and Administration Officer
International Rescue Committee
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Serves as primary vendor and internal client contact, improving supplier performance and ensuring timely service delivery while supporting audits and compliance with global procurement policies.
WOProcurement Officer (Consultant)
World Health Organization
Apr 2023 - Dec 2023 (8 months)
Managed vendor relations and contract renewals for health programs, processed purchase requests through ERP, and coordinated with technical teams to align vendor deliverables with operational needs.
Supply Chain Officer
Star College of Management Studies
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Oversaw procurement and vendor communication, improved supplier documentation and data tracking, and reduced order discrepancies through process improvements.
KAProcurement Assistant
Kenya Medical Supplies Authority
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Supported procurement and logistics operations, maintained supplier performance records, assisted with bid analyses and purchase orders to strengthen accountability and timeliness.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
JTJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Master of Science, Project Management
Ongoing Master of Science in Project Management at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology focusing on project delivery and management practices.
JTJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Procurement and Contract Management
Bachelor of Science in Procurement and Contract Management from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, covering procurement, contract administration, and supply chain practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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