Joy Mwende Ndeleva
About Candidate
Highly experienced procurement assistant with proven track record in managing business
practices, economics, cost savings, supplier quality improvements, supplier base expansion
and acquiring. Efficient and forward-thinking procurement specialist familiar with SAP EPR
system, analytical and WMS software, service optimiser. Team-oriented and analytical
professional well-versed in developing key relationships, supply chain management,
purchasing, business practices approaches and initiatives, and conducting market and
business practices studies.
SKILLS / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Proficient in Swahili & English both oral and written.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Time Conscious.
- High Integrity
- Proficient in MS office Suite.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical and decision-making skills
- Excellent in written and verbal communication.
- Work efficiently as a part of a team.
- Self-motivated and innovative.
- Proactive, confident and energetic.
- Making decisions based on general policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Business Management (Procurement) Mount Kenya University
Diploma in Business Management Mount Kenya University
Executive Certificate of Proficiency (ECOP) College of Insurance
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) St George’s Girls Secondary School
Work & Experience
Responsibilities ï‚· Driving Sales: Focus on generating new business life insurance sales through designated bank partner branches, ensuring both quality and quantity.ï€ ï‚· Financial Consultation: Conduct financial talks with prospective clients to understand their needs and propose suitable insurance plans.ï€ ï‚· Business Processing: Sign off on all new business received from bank partners, ensuring smooth underwriting processes and compliance with company standards.ï€ ï‚· Customer Service: Assist with premium collection and promptly resolve customer queries and complaints to ensure customer satisfaction.ï€ ï‚· Relationship Building: Foster productive relationships to expand the pool of prospective clients through networking, cold calling, and referrals.ï€ ï‚· Needs Assessment: Evaluate the financial status and needs of individual and business customers, proposing tailored protection plans.ï€ ï‚· Reporting: Keep the line manager informed of daily production activities and attend relevant training sessions as required.ï€
Responsibilities ï‚· Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock (OOS)ï€ ï‚· Enter purchase details (vendors information, invoices and pricing) into internal databasesï€ ï‚· Place orders to replenish merchandise as neededï€ ï‚· Track shipments and address any delaysï€ ï‚· Evaluate suppliers’ offers and ensure procurement MHG procurement guidelines are met.ï€ ï‚· Coordinate regular inventory audits and keep updated inventory recordsï€ ï‚· Make replenishments requests based on the stock in hand as necessaryï€ ï‚· Liaise with suppliers for low stocks and out of stock expeditingï€ ï‚· Ensure all goods received are properly receipted and requisite documents are submitted in a timely manner to accounts payables.ï€ ï‚· Constantly monitor stock levels and replenish stocks with optimum quantitiesï€ ï‚· Adhere to FIFO method and maintain minimum level of expiriesï€ ï‚· Ensure purchases do not exceed budget
Responsibilities ï‚· Designing specifications with the person in chargeï€ ï‚· Comparative studies of the different providersï€ ï‚· Negotiations with providersï€ ï‚· Structuring the tender process if there is oneï€ ï‚· Preparing ordersï€ ï‚· Follow-up of orders and providers’ performancesï€ ï‚· Follow-up of invoices: payment method and termï€ ï‚· Improving purchasing processesï€
Responsibilities ï‚· Conducting product research and sourcing new suppliers and vendors.ï€ ï‚· Sourcing materials, goods, products, and services and negotiating the best or most cost-effective contracts and deals.ï€ ï‚· Performing inventory inspections and reordering supplies and stock as necessary.ï€ ï‚· Conducting market research to keep abreast of emerging trends and business opportunities.ï€ ï‚· Inspecting stock and reporting any faulty items or inconsistencies immediately.ï€ ï‚· Updating and maintaining records of all orders, payments, and received stock.ï€ ï‚· Coordinating with the delivery team and following up on delays or orders that have been rescheduled.ï€ ï‚· Attending product launches and networking with industry professionals.ï€ ï‚· Establishing professional relationships with clients as well as vendors and suppliers.ï€ ï‚· Ensuring all stock is packaged appropriately and delivered to the correct location in a timely manner.