Maurice

Procurement Assistant

Maurice

ID Verified
880/mo
Nairobi, Kenya
Looking for Full-time
8 hours/day
Availability: US / EU / Asia timezone

Profile Description

Experienced Procurement and Supply Chain professional with over six years of hands-on experience in procurement, logistics, supplier management, and budget control. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain & Procurement Management and demonstrates strong expertise in negotiation, data management, and operational efficiency. Proven ability to support executive leadership, manage procurement processes, and contribute to cost-saving initiatives. Highly adaptable with additional experience in acade...

Top Skills

Contentful · 10 yearsCreative Writing · 10 yearsTechnical Writing · 10 yearsExcel (Advanced) · 8 yearsComputer Vision · 6 years

Skills & Expertise

AI & Automation

Data LabelingExpert
Computer VisionExpert

Content & Writing

ContentfulExpert
Technical WritingExpert
Creative WritingExpert

Customer Success

Live Chat SupportAdvanced
Phone SupportAdvanced
LiveChatAdvanced
Email SupportIntermediate
FreshdeskBeginner

Data & Analytics

Excel (Advanced)Expert
Google Sheets (Advanced)Expert

Virtual Assistance & Admin

Research & Information GatheringExpert
Data EntryExpert
Travel PlanningAdvanced
Executive Assistant ServicesAdvanced
Monday.comAdvanced
Calendar ManagementAdvanced

Work Experience

Data Annotator

Cloud Factory Kenya Ltd

Apr 2018 - Present

Key Achievements:

• Dedicated and tech-forward data labeling • Training data sets to bring AI to life through computer vision and predictive analytics applications. • 3D point cloud annotations • Data Enrichment • Spatial data and object recognition for machine learning

Data Labeling

Executive Assistant

Multichoice - GOtv Kenya

Dec 2019 - Apr 2022

Key Achievements:

• Coordinate executive schedules and manage calendars, ensuring timely meetings and appointments, with a focus on remote communication tools during the pandemic. • Prepare and distribute agendas, presentations, and meeting materials, ensuring clarity and completeness for virtual meetings. • Facilitate seamless communication between the Assistant Managing Director and internal/external stakeholders, utilizing digital platforms and channels effectively. • Conducted research, compiled data, and prepared reports on various business-related topics to support decision-making processes. • Manage travel arrangements and logistics, including accommodation and transportation, considering safety protocols during the pandemic, with minimal in-person travel.

Travel PlanningEmail SupportExcel (Advanced)Data EntryGoogle Sheets (Advanced)Executive Assistant Services

Procurement & Logistics Assistant

Fina Stationers

Aug 2013 - Feb 2018

Key Achievements:

• Liaising and negotiating with suppliers to agree on prices • Sourcing for the company • Regularly updating suppliers’ database for future strengthening of relationships. • Managing stores and stock control • Procurement policy development • Handling all invoices for payment and filing documents accordingly • Responsible for preparing Request for Quotation forms and summaries • Following up on suppliers for delivery of goods and services Achievements: – Realized 30% improvement in customer satisfaction in 6 months – Proposed and helped implement a new cost-improvement system that saw the company save costs

Phone SupportFreshdeskExcel (Advanced)Live Chat SupportGoogle Sheets (Advanced)Research & Information Gathering

Procurement Assistant

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), Olkaria- Naivasha

Nov 2006 - Aug 2008

Key Achievements:

• Writing monthly reports as required and directed by my supervisor • Expediting the placed orders • Helping out in the review of systems and functioning processes of the procurement department • Managing and updating the supplier database • Receiving and issuing items from the Stores • Stores management and stock control • Ordering through LPOs for required materials • Sourcing for Geothermal Club • Taking charge of Geothermal Club operations in the absence of the Club Supervisor.

Phone SupportGoogle Sheets (Advanced)Data EntryResearch & Information GatheringTravel Planning

Quick Stats

Age39 years
English LevelFluent
ID VerificationVerified

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Kampala International University

2008 - 2012