Sharon Kariuki , Operations and Project Management

About

Organized professional and clear communicator with record of success with over 5 years experience in contract negotiation, storage management and distribution coordination. Versed in keeping personnel aligned with key objectives and consistently meeting performance indicators. Analytical and critical thinker ready for operational challenges with proper management of all involved stakeholders.

Experience

Advanced Care Diagnostic

Dec 2021 – Dec 2022

Nairobi, Kenya

Procurement and Accounts Manager

• Prepared monthly reports, including payment and account reconciliations and financial statements. • Consolidated supplier base by 30% through the elimination of subpar suppliers while improving total cost and efficiencies. • Collaborated with IT to transition the purchasing and inventory management system from an outdated custom system. • Reduced active inventory by 11% by implementing collaborative planning with stores and procurement. • Negotiated buying conditions and sales contracts to secure lucrative deals. • Responsible for sourcing supplies, forecasting inventory requirements, assessing risk, and daily operation of store supplies program. • Maintaining strong vendor relationships, achieved cost savings, and negotiated contracts for key categories: food (7%), janitorial supplies (12%) and consumables (15%). • Brought leadership to the procurement department and motivated staff to achieve maximum performance and efficiency.

The Chow Kitchen

May 2019 – Nov 2021

Nairobi, Kenya

Procurement Officer

• Communicating with vendors, clients, customers, team members, and managers to align goals. • Conducting risk analysis and management, financial analysis, trend anticipation, forecasting and product/market fit analysis. • Performing risk assessments: Analyzing current risks and identifying potential risks affecting the business. • Analyzed consumer data to predict future purchasing trends for informed decision-making. • Established clear budgets with sound controls to keep business operating with optimum finances. • Maintained detailed and current records of inventory, personnel activities and business finances.

Education

Alliance Française de Nairobi

Mar 2017 – Nov 2019

DELF French certification , French language and literature

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Sep 2014 – Nov 2018

Bsc. Procurement and Contract Management , Business Management and Operations

Sharon Kariuki

Operations and Project Management

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