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Logistics & Administration
Highest degree :
Bachelors
Field of study :
Procurement Management & Supply Chain Management
Location :
Kenya
Citizenships :
Kenyan
Experience :
5 Year(s)
Countries :
Kenya
Gender :
Male
Sectors :
ee Kirimi Gitonga is a seasoned procurement, administration, and operations professional with extensive experience supporting large-scale programs, events, and organizational operations in both non-profit and corporate settings. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Procurement & Supply Chain Management from Kenya Methodist University and is a member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM). With over four years of experience, Lee has successfully managed logistics, procurement, and event coordination roles in organizations such as LVCT Health, Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Inscap Development Centre, and Kenya Pipeline Company. His expertise spans workshop and program event coordination, vendor management, contract administration, and cross-functional collaboration with finance and operations teams. At LVCT Health, he played a key role in organizing donor-funded program events and high-volume logistics operations for USAID and UN-funded initiatives, ensuring compliance with international standards. Fluent in both English and French, Lee brings strong bilingual communication skills, enabling him to provide real-time translation and participant support in multicultural environments. He is adept at handling inquiries, managing help desks, and ensuring smooth participant experiences during high-profile events. His customer service orientation, combined with his problem-solving abilities and sensitivity to diversity and inclusion, position him as an asset in feminist and women’s rights spaces. Passionate about supporting transformative initiatives across Africa, Lee is committed to advancing gender justice and fostering inclusive spaces by ensuring seamless logistics and participant care.
Experience
Administration & Program Officer
Nairobi
LVCT Health
February 2023
-February 2025
• Organized workshops, forums, and program events, handling logistics and coordination. • Drafted reports, briefing notes, and presentations for program managers and stakeholders. • Supported database management, including partners’ and donors’ contact lists. • Assisted in monitoring project deliverables and tracking deadlines • Sourced, evaluated, and negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective pricing and favorable terms. • Prepared and processed Local Purchase Orders, ensuring compliance with procurement policies. • Maintained accurate procurement and inventory records for stock monitoring and replenishment planning. • Coordinated vendor engagements, contracts, and lease agreements, ensuring operational continuity. • Championed compliance with procurement regulations and participated in audits and spot checks. • Contributed to annual procurement planning, budgeting, and strategic sourcing initiatives. • Secured cost savings of up to 15% on key procurement categories through effective negotiations. • Ensured Good Distribution Practice compliance in all warehousing and distribution activities, in line with international standards. • Managed high-volume kitting operations for donor-funded programs, including UN, and USAID initiatives, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment • Identified and procured goods, materials and services at the right time and cost to meet operations requirements. • Prepared and Processed Local Purchase Orders for approved goods and services, ensuring compliance with the organization’s procurement policies and matrix. • Verified, Reconciled and archived supplier invoices with all supporting documents for payment, audit and tracking purposes. • Maintained up to date inventory records for ease of monitoring stock levels, usage and replenishment needs. • Coordinated vendor engagement and negotiated favorable terms, securing cost savings of up to 15% on key procurement categories • Forwarded approved invoices to the finance department for payment processing and maintained accurate MIS reports on procurement activities. • Any other duty assigned by my supervisor
Operations Clerk
Nairobi
Co operative Bank of Kenya
June 2022
-October 2022
Ensured accuracy and integrity of over 30000+shareholder data. • Oversaw the correct mailing of dividend cheques to shareholders every week • Updated the members’ register, share register and nominees register with supervision from my line manager • Performed clerical tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Administrative Associate
Nairobi
Inscap Development Center Limited
January 2021
-May 2022
• Provided administrative and logistical support to project staff. • Assisted in planning assignments, including budgeting, staffing, and scheduling. • Resolved all queries raised by supervisors on assignment work papers and ensured audit files were finalized. • Managed insurance policy renewals and service contracts to avoid operational interruptions. • Facilitated compliance with clean desk and archival policies, improving document retrieval efficiency by 30% • Planned, controlled, and reviewed team assignments, ensuring efficient staff deployment. • Participated in conference calls to discuss engagement progress and findings. • Built strong working relationships with clients and key stakeholders. • Delegated tasks to trainees and provided on-the-job training. • Advised supervisors on potential challenges and proposed solutions. • Ensured timely completion of audit files and successful closure of assignments. • Met budget targets and project deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards. • Verified and ensured all required document signoffs were completed.
Supply Chain Management Intern
Nairobi
Kenya Pipeline Company
January 2020
-April 2020
• Participated in full tender cycle: evaluation, documentation, and site visits. • Assisted in procurement planning, bid analysis, vendor selection, and inventory audits. • Maintained accurate records for consistency and regulatory compliance. • Tracked tender contract movements for proper documentation and follow-up. • Forecasted supply and demand to prevent overstock or shortages. • Coordinated regular inventory audits to maintain accuracy. • Ensured all purchases remained within the allocated budget. • Participated in quarterly stock audits to assess inventory levels. • Maintained accurate store records to ensure inventory integrity. • Issued goods to departments based on authorized requisitions. • Monitored stock levels to prevent shortages or overstocking, reconciling any discrepancies between physical and system records.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration
Meru, Kenya
Kenya Methodist University
December 2016
-April 2019
Lee Kirimi Gitonga is a procurement, administration, and operations professional with over four years’ experience supporting logistics, events, and program delivery in both non-profit and corporate settings. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Procurement & Supply Chain Management (Second Class Honours, Upper Division) from Kenya Methodist University and is a member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM). Skilled in vendor management, event coordination, and compliance, Lee has worked with organizations such as LVCT Health, Co-operative Bank of Kenya, and Kenya Pipeline Company. Fluent in English and French, he brings strong communication and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of ensuring seamless logistics and participant support in multicultural environments.
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