JM

James Makhapila

Procurement Consultant at Skills Space Kenya

Work Experience

  • Data Annotator

    Adept Technologies Kenya

    Jan 2023 - Jul 2024 -1 yr, 6 months

    • Job Details:Optimized procurement processes using AI to address food wastage in hotels. Contributed to a 767% revenue growth, from $9,000 to $78,000 monthly. Analyzed datasets to improve model accuracy, achieving monthly targets consistently. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and insights delivery.
  • Procurement Consultant

    Skills Space Kenya

    Jan 2020 - Present -5 yrs, 5 months

    • Job Details:Established the procurement department, balancing internal needs with procurement strategies. Streamlined procurement processes, enhancing organizational efficiency by 45%. Spearheaded supplier evaluation to integrate cost-effective and reliable vendors. Provided mentorship on technology-driven procurement solutions.
  • Intern

    Ministry of Education, Kenya

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 -11 months

    • Job Details:Managed tendering processes for book and stationery procurement for schools across Kenya. Evaluated supplier bids for tenders ranging from $1m to $10m, ensuring policy compliance. Coordinated printing service tenders and contributed to supplier development initiatives. Delivered cost savings by optimizing procurement cycles.
  • Education

    • Bachelor's Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management

      multimedia university of kenya

      Jan 2018 

    Skills

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    Languages

    • English

      Fluent
    • French

      Beginner
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