Dorcas Koech
Kenyatta University
Kenya
Hi, I'm Dorcas Koech!
Procurement Intern at Ministry of Education
Resourceful and diligent procurement & supply chain management professional with a proven ability to manage end-to-end procurement processes from needs identification, supplier selection & evaluation, contract management to asset management. Adept at negotiating contracts and pricing, building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers resulting in increased reliability, and identifying opportunities for cost reduction without compromising the quality of products and services.
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Ministry of Education
Procurement Intern
January 2020 - December 2020
Created procurement plans and strategies with available resources while optimizing costs. Negotiated contracts and pricing with suppliers, achieving an average cost savings of 10% across all procurement categories. Analysed and reported on procurement activities, providing insights that led to a 10% reduction in procurement cycle time and an increase in cost savings. Identified and evaluated potential vendors and suppliers, leading to the identification of a new supplier that offered a 10% reduction in costs without compromising quality. Conducted periodic physical inventory counts to reconcile actual stock levels with computer-generated reports. Tracked stock levels to ensure that essential items are always available when needed.
Ministry of Education
Procurement & Supply Chain Management Intern
January 2020 - December 2020
• Created procurement plans and strategies with available resources while optimizing costs. • Negotiated contracts and pricing with suppliers, achieving an average cost savings of 10% across all procurement categories. • Analysed and reported on procurement activities, providing insights that led to a 10% reduction in procurement cycle time and an increase in cost savings. • Identified and evaluated potential vendors and suppliers, leading to the identification of a new supplier that offered a 10% reduction in costs without compromising quality. • Conducted periodic physical inventory counts to reconcile actual stock levels with computer-generated reports. • Tracked stock levels to ensure that essential items are always available when needed.
Kenya Power & Lighting Company
Procurement Intern
January 2019 - August 2019
Conducted the purchasing of goods, works, and services for the company as per procurement laws and guidelines. Prepared and issued purchase orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring a 100% on-time delivery rate and minimizing production delays. Managed inventory levels and stock availability, reducing stockouts by 20% and improving order fulfillment rate. Tracked and monitored orders to ensure timely delivery, resulting in a decrease in late deliveries and a 10% increase in on-time performance.
Kenya Power & Lighting Company
Procurement Intern
January 2019 - August 2019
• Conducted the purchasing of goods, works, and services for the company as per procurement laws and guidelines. • Prepared and issued purchase orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring a 100% on-time delivery rate and minimizing production delays. • Managed inventory levels and stock availability, reducing stockouts by 20% and improving order fulfillment rate. • Tracked and monitored orders to ensure timely delivery, resulting in a decrease in late deliveries and a 10% increase in on-time performance.
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Languages
French
Beginner
Skills
Negotiate Contracts
Supplier Management
Logistics
Buying / Sourcing / Procurement
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