Fredrick Owalla

Experience

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  Population services Kenya

  Jul 2018 - Jan 2019

  Warehouse Associate

  Assisted in planning effective material flow within the warehouse.Received materials of the right quantity and quality as per LPOs.Signed delivery notes and forwarded them to finance for payments.Maintained overall image of the warehouse through effective arrangements by ensuring proper arrangement in stacks and pallets.Undertook regular/quarterly stock take and provided the information to the management for decision making and did a review of the processes.Maintained effective record keeping for all goods delivered to and issued from the warehouse. Unloaded items received into the warehouse and did their documentations before I received them into the warehouse for storage.Operated the Material Handling equipment’s like the hydraulic trolleys, Forklift occasionally to assist in the efficient movement of items on pallets.Ensured that materials were well arranged and applying FIFO rule. Assisted the warehouse supervisor in preparing the daily production work shift for the internal employees and the casuals.Assisted in Inventory listing and verification and stores management process.Kept storage areas within the warehouse clean whilst ensuring uniformity in arrangement to create paths for ease of access. Assisted in preparing the goods for dispatch by ensuring proper and sealed packaging. Supported the supply chain activities to facilitate end to end process resulting into a timely and quality delivery of goods. Ensured proper management of the shifts and maintained proper records/filing of all warehouse documents. Show less

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  Health Strat

  Jan 2019 - now

  Key Achievements:•Reviewed the organization’s Procurement Policy in line with the emerging procurement best practices and trends.•Through efficiency and collaboration with TACT/Smile for Mothers/Ampathplus project team, we were able to complete all activities and reduce carry-overs.•Efficient Supplier prequalification process that ensures the organization works with quality suppliers thus ensuring quality procurement and value for money.•Procuring quality goods, at the right cost, with minimum inventory, is the biggest achievement..•Developed and implemented the 75% rule on conference booking which resulted into the organization saving on donor funds.Procurement & Administration Functions Roles & ResponsibilityDeveloping up-to-date strategies of delivering goods and services that best meets the organization’s business needs and donor policies.Determine source selection methods as per the threshold and in compliance with organization and donor policies.Review of requisitions, and cost estimates against the approved procurement plan.Maintain a comprehensive supplier database, periodic evaluation, and performance appraisal of suppliers.Draft the annual procurement plans & and budgets, and follow up on approvals.Process all supplier invoices with the purchase orders delivered and attach relevant supporting documents before forwarding to finance for payment processing and ensuring the payments are made in a timely manner.Participate in negotiations with suppliers on the most cost-effective terms such as the prices, delivery, warranty, and payments.Manage the tendering process to contracting and follow through on the execution of their performance.Fleet managementTrain the staff on the procurement systems, policies, and procedures and help them understand the requirements for submitting accurate and thorough requisitions, cost estimates, or technical specifications. Show less

  • Procurement & Administration Officer

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Procurement Assistant

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2020