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Sylvia Muhuyu

Procurement Officer/Assistant Quantity Surveyor at Top Choice Surveillance Ltd

Nairobi, Kenya

Work Experience

  • Procurement Officer/Assistant Quantity Surveyor

    Top Choice Surveillance Ltd

    Jan 2024 - Present -1 yr, 7 months

    Kenya

    • Job Details:Managing the procurement processes of all purchases done for the project on the Hansa-ERP system. Communicated with vendors to request quotations and discuss new products, delayed payments and damaged goods. Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases. Scheduled deliveries based on project timelines and priority needs. Maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for reference purposes as well as for auditing and compliance. Coordinated with departments to identify procurement needs and specifications. Checked listed bid prices, product specifications and delivery schedules to determine best supplier for each need.
  • Quantity Surveyor

    Private Clients

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2023 -4 yrs, 11 months

    • Job Details:Prepared quotations and bills of quantities for reviewed construction drawings and plans to accurately assess total costs. Conducted site visits to gather essential data for cost estimation. Tracked changes in market prices of materials and adjusted estimates accordingly. Contributed to successful procurement strategies that balanced quality considerations with cost-saving opportunities for the organization. Ensured compliance with relevant regulatory requirements by staying informed on changes to building codes, environmental regulations, and other pertinent industry standards.
  • Quantity Surveyor

    Kaguanjai Builders Ltd.

    Aug 2015 - Dec 2018 -3 yrs, 4 months

    Kenya

    • Job Details:Preparing take-offs and bill of quantities, pricing of tender BOQs and quotations, preparation of budget estimates and estimation of materials quantities. Measurement and preparation of the variations for projects. Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best pricing for project materials. Managed all procurement procedures for the site's construction materials. Evaluating and negotiating for best subcontractor’s quotations. Conducted site visits to gather essential data for raising payment certificates. Attended progress and planning meetings to identify and report concerns about delivering projects within budget.
  • Intern Quantity Surveyor

    Njuca Consolidated Co.

    Dec 2013 - Jun 2015 -1 yr, 6 months

    Kenya

    • Job Details:Assisted in preparation of site take-offs and re-measurement works. Assisted in preparation of bills of quantities. Preparation of material and labor schedules for the site works. Managed and quantified the site sub-contractors piece works for payments. Re-measurement of all site works done on a weekly basis.
  • Education

    • Diploma in Quantity Surveying

      Kiambu Institute of Science & Technology

      Jan 2013   12 yr 7 Months

    • Bachelor's Degree

      Kijabe Girls High School

      Jan 2009   16 yr 7 Months

    • Bachelor's Degree

      Musa Gitau Primary School

      Jan 2005   20 yr 7 Months

    Skills

    • Cost Estimation
    • ArchiCAD
    • ERP Software
    • Microsoft 365
    • bill of quantities
    • ms project
    • Procurement Practices
    • Site supervision and management
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