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Zipporah Kimiri

@zipporahkimiri

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Highly productive, result-oriented procurement professional

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

Looking for a position where I can exercise my experience in purchasing and supply chain management within an organization that strives for growth and innovativeness and values its employees as the most important assets.

I am a highly productive, result-oriented procurement professional with demonstrated ability to significantly reduce procurement costs by standardizing processes, negotiating favorable terms and streamlining supplier channels. I always strive to ensure that all purchasing activities support and strengthen the strategic objectives of the overall organization.

With extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, I possess excellent communication skills, including written, oral, interpersonal, and professional. I am well-organized and experienced in fulfilling administrative tasks, with strong decision-making, critical thinking, evaluation, and analytical skills.

I am a certified procurement and supply professional with a Master's in Business Administration and a degree in Business Administration. I am proficient in Microsoft Office and have technical skills in Oracle procurement cloud.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Procurement Manager

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Brother Andre Hospital

Oct 2021 - Present (4 years 8 months)

As a Procurement Manager, I oversee demand forecasting, purchase negotiation, and ensure procurement aligns with organizational policies. I manage inventory, prepare procurement plans, and provide timely reports while maintaining supplier relationships.

Procurement Forecasting Negotiation Supplier Management Inventory Reporting Risk Management Communication Time Management

Procurement Officer

Jirani Smart Limited

Mar 2021 - Oct 2021 (7 months)

In my role as Procurement Officer, I managed stores, conducted periodic stock taking, sourced goods, and ensured timely delivery to clients. I also maintained records and prepared end-month reports.

Sourcing Data Entry Delivery Reporting Communication Negotiation Time Management

Logistics Officer

Willys K Limited

Jan 2018 - Feb 2021 (3 years 1 month)

As a Logistics Officer, I updated the supplier database, managed warehouse operations, and oversaw the movement of goods. I also prepared logistic plans and weekly reports for management.

Logistic Management Supplier Management Operations Management Reporting Inventory Management Communication Project Management Critical Thinking

Procurement Attachment

County Government of Nyandarua

Jun 2017 - Aug 2017 (2 months)

During my attachment, I assisted in supplier prequalification, raised and evaluated quotations, and prepared goods received vouchers. I also conducted market research and resolved system issues.

Market Research Communication Problem Solving Administrative Support Data Entry Team Collaboration Reporting

Procurement Attachment

JM Kariuki County Hospital

Jul 2016 - Jul 2016 (0 months)

In this role, I floated tenders, coordinated orders, maintained supplier databases, and participated in tender evaluation committees. I also managed inventory and determined reorder levels.