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Philip Oketch

@philipoketch

Procurement Officer at Support Heal And Purpose to Elevate (SHAPE), coordinating procurement activities and establishing vendor lists and framework contracts.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to grow in a progressive organization as a procurement and research professional, where I can use my experience and education to help achieve the organization’s goals.

At Support Heal And Purpose to Elevate (SHAPE), I support procurement processes that comply with donor regulations and internal policies, and coordinate procurement activities, including establishing vendor lists and framework contracts.

Previously, as a Procurement Assistant at Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), I researched and evaluated suppliers, prepared purchase orders and contracts for approval, and maintained order and inventory records. I’m looking to grow in a progressive organization as a procurement and research professional.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Procurement Officer

Current

Support Heal And Purpose to Elevate (SHAPE)

Jul 2018 - Present (8 years 3 months)

Support procurement processes to ensure compliance with donor regulations and internal policies, ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery of commodities and services. Lead and coordinate procurement activities, including establishing vendor lists and framework contracts.

Procurement Purchase Requisition (ME51N)Purchase Order Management Inventory Management Fixed Assets Management Accounts Payable Tender Committee Contracts Vendor Management Compliance Reporting

Procurement Assistant

Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)

Dec 2012 - Jun 2015 (2 years 6 months)

Performed research to identify potential suppliers, prepared purchase orders and contracts, and negotiated price changes with suppliers. Coordinated with other departments for specialized materials and ensured compliance with purchasing regulations.

Supplier Research Purchase Order Contract Management Negotiation Inventory Management Compliance Vendor Relations

Volunteer

Help Age International

Sep 2011 - Dec 2011 (3 months)

Volunteered with an organization established in 1983 to provide a strong network to support older people worldwide.

Lab Technician Assistant

Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)

Jan 2010 - Aug 2011 (1 year 7 months)

Maintained lab instruments in stores, purchased and distributed chemicals to coffee farmers, and ensured the lab was clean and instruments stored correctly.

Lab Maintenance Chemical Handling Inventory Management Purchasing