CURRICULUM VITAE

LUCY ATIENO ODIRA

Personal Details

Date of Birth:24Th February 1985

Marital Status: Single

P.O. Box 3220-00506, Nairobi

Email: ac9yxt@r.postjobfree.com

Tel: +974********, +974********

Ambitious and enthusiastic Purchasing & Supplies Professional, dedicated to providing outstanding customer service and cost control, detail-oriented and capable of processing a high volume of purchase orders with a commitment to accuracy. Additionally, I can ensure that a company enjoys a competitive edge when compared to their competitors by securing the best quality, price and terms from suppliers, as well as always delivering results against strategic objectives, whilst working within the organizations core values and beliefs. I am now looking for a new and challenging position, one that will make best use of existing abilities and knowledge and further my career and professional development.

Education and Professional

- Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management

, Kenya Institute of Management(KIM),July 2009-June 2010

-Advanced Certificate in Purchasing and Supplies Management, Kenya Institute of Management(KIM), Jan 2009-June 2009

-Kenya Accounts Technicians Certificate, Final, Strathmore University, 2007

-Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, C-(Minus), Moi Girls’ Secondary School

Key Professional Skills and Competencies:

_Excellent eye for detail with basic computational skills

_Above average computer literacy to handle in-house purchasing and inventory management systems

_Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills

_Able to strategic and creative analysis, excellent collaboration and leadership skills

_Proficient with computer literate such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power point and Internet

_Ability to respond to problems and work under time constraints and pressure

_Strong knowledge of procurement practices

_Wide knowledge of general office practices and procedures

_Ability to maintain a variety of manual or computerized logs and filing systems

_Ability to anticipate and respond to problems

_Skillled in insight Institute of Professional Studies, 2006-2007- MS word, MS-excel,_MS-windows, MS-powerpoint, MS-sage, and internet

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NURSE AID

Private Home Doha-Qatar, August 2016 till present

Duties and responsibilities

-Responsible for caring for elderly, disabled, mentally ill, or injured patients in a healthcare setting.

-Performs direct care duties, including bathing, feeding, dressing, and ambulating.

-Provide hands-on care to patients in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes.

-Taking vital signs of the patient.

PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT;

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, February 2009-February 2016

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Had ensured 100% on time delivery of innovation projects by managing supplier cost input and material development timelines .

-Slashed payroll/benefits administration costs 30% by negotiating pricing and fees, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services.

-Had driven material complexity reduction projects that streamline the supply operations including material benchmarking studies.

-Created procurement strategy including supplier selection and second vendor management based on cost,quality and delivery .

-Initiated the selection of 4 superior suppliers from 10 suppliers by determining the quality,price and component accuracy rate criteria resulting in annual cost of reduction of ksh 500,000 and 30% reduction in lead time.ssss

-Researched and evaluated qualified suppliers and resolved issues with vendors,maintained vendors records in database,received invoices and purchase orders for reconciliation and payment.

-Coordinated vendor meetings,recorded and distributed meeting minutes.

PURCHASING ASSISTANT;

Elipse International Limited, January 2006-December 2008;

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Purchased goods and services and expedited to delivery through negotiating the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule requirements.

-Expedited and tracked orders with a mixture of suppliers for multiple members of the sales staff ensuring timely delivery.

-Maintained monthly stock movement schedule and all inventory records.

-Maintained all casual and loading contracts payment records.

-Acted as a link between production and sale on orders and finished goods.

-Prepared reports concerning the purchase department inventories.

-Dispatched of electronic mails to keep both suppliers and the internal staff abreast with updates

-Ensured correct and timely dispatch of materials.

-Provided office administration aid in scannig, photocopying and laminating

REFEREES

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