ANDREW KINUTHIA
Kijabe Hotel, Cafeteria and Canteen, Purchasing Assistant
Job Type
On the job
Location
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Personal Advantage
• Over 6 years of experience in procurement and supply chain with good track record in building supplier’s relationship and promoting efficiency in procurement processes.
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers which has enhanced procurement operations including shortened lead times, reduced cost and improved quality.
• Good understanding of the procurement cycle and how to tap efficiency at each level.
• Good track record in reducing turnarounds and downtime in procurement processes as well as delivering the procurement cycle within a short timescale.
Job Preference
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Experience
Purchasing Assistant
2015-06 - 2015-02
Kijabe Hotel, Cafeteria and Canteen Assistant
Content
Successfully identified and sourced for reliable and reputable suppliers which enhanced customers’ satisfaction through improved quality standards.
Evaluating quotations, negotiating with suppliers and procuring goods in a systematic process that helped realize value for money.
Successfully coordinated with operations department to compile procurement requirements and source for the most suitable vendors.
Establish procedures in ordering, receiving, storing and payment of items.
Inventory controller
2017-03 - 2020-03
Arabian Attieh for Steel Coordinator
Content
Worked in a dedicated team to streamline tracking of goods through effective use of inventory control systems.
Successfully met customers’ demands by effectively ensuring the right stock was available at the right time. This also boosted profits by lowering the holding cost and avoiding stock outs.
Equipped knowledge to use perpetual inventory system to enhance real time tracking of inventory and avoid errors that would affect order fulfilment.
Purchasing Officer
2020-12 -
Anisha International DMCC Executive
Content
I have worked closely with international suppliers from China to deliver quality, cost effective and correct quantity of goods to clients at the right time.
Accomplished in Building and maintaining good relationships with suppliers
Successful in forecasting and mitigating risks, with great understanding of the global market trends.
Successfully used the Key performance Indicators (KPIs) to analyze suppliers and make strategic decisions based on supplier’s performance.
Education
Procurement Management · Bachelor
2011-04-26 - 2015-02-15
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
