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James Makhapila
Procurement Consultant at Skills Space Kenya
Work Experience
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.
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.
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 kenyaJan 2018
Skills
- procurement technology solutions (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa)
- strategic sourcing & supplier evaluation
- Tendering & Contract Management
- stock-taking & inventory management
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
- data analysis & forecasting
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- supplier development & relationship management
- logistics & supply chain optimization
- cost control & budget management
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Languages
English
FluentFrench
Beginner