Experience

Java House Africa

• Kenya
• Food and Beverage Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Procurement Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Present

  Java House Africa is a leading casual fine dining restaurant company with more than 60 restaurants in three countries. Java House Africa owns East Africa’s prominent and iconic food service brands – Java House, 360-Degrees Artisan Pizza and Planet Yogurt. These brands have been very successful because of the more than 2000 employees who provide superior customer experience to the thousands of guests who visit the stores daily. The company has leveraged its core values and it's enduring culture of quality to drive a sustainable and profitable growth thereby commanding a strong leadership position in the market. As the procurement Manager , I have been responsible for Designing and implementing the procurement strategy, policies and procedures to guide procurement operations and achieve best in class procurement practices and overall compliance to the code of business conduct,Managing and reviewing sourcing documents including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, bid documents for the procurement of all materials supplies, equipment and services to ensure compliance the procurement policy and procedures and all applicable laws.Ensuring that suppliers deliver materials and services in compliance to the price, time, quantity and quality agreed upon through supply contracts or purchase orders. Ensuring that all contracts that are approved are legally and financially sound and offers the value for spend. Maintain a contracts log and ensure timely renewal of the contracts, Performing spend analysis which is used to provide insights in making continuous improvements. Show less



PathCare

• South Africa
• Medical Practices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Procurement Officer

  • Aug 2012 - Jan 2015

  Path Care Kenya is at the cutting edge of medical diagnostic services, delivering a world class service that ensures the highest quality of medical testing and the very best in medical support. Unique in East and Central Africa, Path Care Kenya was the first diagnostic laboratory in the Region to achieve international accreditation ISO/ICE 17025/15189. Accreditation confirms the international standards that Path Care Kenya has met in the quality of its tests and the integrity of its processes As the procurement officer i used to: Negotiate with suppliers on behalf of Path-care Kenya Limited to obtain value for Money Support transaction processing/order placement and progression for Commercial & General Develop, implement and coordinate strategies Procurement strategies to provide assurance of supply, quality, service, cost, and innovation aligned to business objectives. Direct the development of key supplier strategies, establish and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, and ensure successful implementation and support for sourcing strategies. Work closely with internal business customers in Kenya to ensure Procurement strategies are aligned with business objectives ensuring financial benefits are included in the appropriate Business Unit. Build strategic relationships with key suppliers and conduct regular performance reviews to ensure Pathcare’s requirements are met. Identification and execution of breakthrough cost reduction and business enhancing opportunities Supplier Relationship Management: This includes: Supplier qualification, Planning and implementation of appropriate working relationships, Supplier performance evaluation and monitoring Import Management: Placement and follow-up of equipment orders with foreign suppliers, co-ordination with the clearing agent from IDF application to clearing and eventual delivery of the consignments. Follow-up with foreign supplier payments. Show less



Ministry of Finance

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Procurement Officer -Volunteer

  • Feb 2012 - Jul 2012



Ministry Of Water and Irrigation

• Procurement Officer _Internship

  • Apr 2011 - Jan 2012