Best Curriculum Vitae Example For Procurement

Are you looking for a CV example you can use for a procurement job?

When it comes to getting interviews the quality of your CV matters most.

Just like in any other profession you need to customize your procurement CV for the jobs you are applying for, says Rebecca Nyawira, our CV writing professional.

“Make sure that right from your professional profile the recruiter can tell that you are in the procurement industry, and this you do by highlighting your experience, skills and the expertise you have in the procurement industry,” Adds Ms. Nyawira.

Here is a complete guideline and a CV example for procurement jobs that you can use:

What are some of the things that should be included on a Procurement CV

1. Contact Information

Just like in a general CV, a procurement CV should include your official name and your contact information; this includes an operational phone number and your official email address.

2. Personal Profile

“This is the section that seeks to answer the ‘tell me about yourself’ question only that this time it’s in writing,” say our CV writing team.

Job seekers always go wrong with this section by including unnecessary information like where they have schooled and what courses they pursued. Remember you only have four full sentences to come up with your personal profile so stick to your skills, experience and the expertise you have in the Procurement industry.

3. Education Section

Your training in the procurement industry is also crucial for you to get a job so make sure that you include all relevant educational training in your CV, as you will see in the CV example below. At this juncture it’s good to note that your primary school education is not relevant so you can leave it out.

4. Key skills and competences

Just like your personal profile, in this section, you should be able to highlight your major skills and competencies in the Procurement industry. Remember to keep them short and precise and make use of bullets as opposed to prose formatting.

5. Work experience section

Our CV Writing team refer to this section as, ‘the heart of the CV.’

The experience section plays a vital role in your CV; it provides the employer with information on what you are currently doing as well as your previous experience. Remember to include titles, dates and the organizations you have worked with.

6. Referees

This is the last section on your CV. Referees should provide the employer with information regarding your previous experience. Their details should include their official names, their positions, the companies they work for and their contact details which include an official email and a phone number.

Here Is The Best CV Sample For Procurement Jobs In Kenya

Peter James
P.O. Box 10000, Nairobi
Tel: 0700 000 00
Email:peterjames@gmail.com

Professional Profile

Results-oriented, highly productive procurement management professional with demonstrated ability to significantly reduce procurement costs by standardizing processes, negotiating favorable terms and streamlining supplier channels. I have a proven ability to ensure that a company enjoys a competitive edge when compared to their competitors by securing the best quality, price and terms from suppliers. My goal is to get a position where I can exercise my experience in purchasing and supply chain management within a company that strives toward business growth.

Education and Professional Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Procurement & Logistics, 2009-2011
• Graduate Diploma, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) 2006-2007
• Foundation Level, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), 2005-2006
• Master of Business Administration, 2004-2005
• Bachelor of Commerce (Business Administration Option), 1987-1990

Key Professional Skills:

• Expertise in establishing effective operating policies, lean initiatives and processes
• Comprehensive understanding & experience of purchasing strategies and inventory management
• Proven ability in achieving cost saving targets
• Extensive knowledge of purchase order systems and related software
• Excellent knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures as designated by the procurement office
• Excellent knowledge of supplies and materials utilized in office, technical, or maintenance operations

Professional Experience

Deputy Procurement Manager
XYZ company, February 2010-Date;
Duties and Responsibilities:

• In-charge of Supply Chain Management at the company
• Implementing the company’s  procurement policies and procedures in line with the PPDA, 2005 and PPDR, 2006
• Ensuring adequate management of Stores, Fleet and Assets
• Implementing Tender/Procurement Committees’ resolutions and ensuring follow up of the same
• Preparing and administering the company’s annual procurement plans

Senior Procurement Officer
ABC Limited, October 2008-February 2010:
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advised Departments on Procurement and Disposal Issues
• Acted as the company’s Resource person (Trainer) on Supply Chain Management
• Developed and facilitated training for employees in purchasing policies, procedures and computer system.
• Formulated, obtained, and maintained policies and procedures for authorization

Procurement Officer;
MNOP Company, July 2007-October 2008;
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implemented Tender/Procurement Committees’ resolutions
• Carried out market Research/Survey
• Raised, evaluated, analyzing and administering requests for quotations
• Developed procurement plans and strategies
• Assisted in pre-qualification activities of the potential bidders

Referees

Job Simon
XYZ company
Tel: 0700 000 000
Email:jobsimon@gmail.com

Susan Jane
Supply Chain Manager
ABC Limited
Tel: 0700 000 000
Email:susanjane@gmail.com

John Peter
Strategic Manager
MNOP Company
Tel: 0700 000 000
Email:johnpeter@gmail.com

In conclusion,

In CV Writing, it’s good to note that other sections can be added on the CV to accommodate other things that may be necessary on the CV. If for example, you are a registered member for the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply or the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management that is vital information that you can add on the CV.

Looking to have your CV look like the above-given CV example For Procurement Jobs in Kenya? Contact Rebecca at cvwriting@corporatestaffing.co.ke