SIMON C. MUCHENDU
Saskatoon,Canada
Summary
Experienced procurement professional with over 10 years of expertise in purchasing goods and services. Strong communication skills, negotiation abilities, vendor management proficiency, and cost analysis acumen. Proven track record of driving cost savings and enhancing supplier performance through strategic procurement practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Operator
City of Saskatoon Transit
Saskatoon
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Picking and Driving clients safely and courteously to their destinations.
- Performing pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections of vehicle systems, equipment, and accessories
- Providing commuters with information about schedules, stops, and fares.
- Selecting the fastest and safest route to the client's destination.
- Adhering to road regulations.
- Ensuring that clients remain safe throughout the journey.
- Ensuring that the vehicle remains clean and in excellent working condition.
Truck Driver
Rheinland Transportation Limited
Saskatoon
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Transported goods and materials using tractor-trailers, B-train trailers, and straight-body trucks weighing over 4500 kg.
- Organized logistics and acquired essential documents for goods transit.
- Ensured vehicle systems and equipment were in optimal condition through pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip checks.
- Adhered to safety protocols to ensure proper cargo handling.
- Tracked information regarding cargo, hours worked, miles driven, and fuel usage.
- Ensured accuracy in maintaining shipping records.
- Ensured clear and efficient interaction with dispatchers, drivers, and customers.
- Communicated snags in operations to support workflow continuity.
Materials Handler
Federated Cooperatives Limited (FCL)
Saskatoon
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Filled, checked, and packed orders following safety procedures.
- Managed warehouse tasks using pallet jack and headset system.
- Assembled pallets by choosing items from floor stock.
- Sustained orderly and clean conditions in shipping and receiving zones.
- Supplied support for warehouse operations through detailed documentation.
- Managed maintenance of warehouse equipment and facilities.
- Implemented proactive inspection schedules to ensure optimal operational conditions.
Senior Procurement Officer
Laikipia University
Nyahururu, Kenya
09.2009 - 10.2022
- Verified and obtained necessary approvals for procurement activities.
- Drafted invitations for bids via quotations and tenders.
- Coordinated purchase order preparation and approval processes.
- Reviewed and picked suppliers considering reliability, quality, cost, and delivery.
- Engaged with suppliers and associates to obtain maximum cost-effectiveness.
- Led a group of 18 employees through effective team management.
- Maintained comprehensive vendor files and updated payment information using Microsoft Navision and Dynamics Software.
- Ensured timely resolution of delivery and quality concerns.
- Awarded contracts and facilitated supplier debriefings.
Education
Class 1A Driver -
Saskatchewan
2023
Masters - Business Administration
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
05.2015
Bachelor - Purchasing and Supplies Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
07.2007
Skills
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Dispatch communication
- Supplier relationship management
- E-procurement systems
- Document preparation
- Purchasing strategy
- Supplier relationships
- Vehicle inspection
- Defensive driving
- Material handling
- Loading and unloading
- MS office
Timeline
Bus Operator
City of Saskatoon Transit
02.2024 - 04.2025
Truck Driver
Rheinland Transportation Limited
11.2023 - 02.2024
Materials Handler
Federated Cooperatives Limited (FCL)
01.2023 - 11.2023
Senior Procurement Officer
Laikipia University
09.2009 - 10.2022
Masters - Business Administration
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
Bachelor - Purchasing and Supplies Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Class 1A Driver -
Saskatchewan