Rehema Mutua

REHEMA MINOO MUTUA P. O. Box:- Nairobi, Kenya. Telephone No: - Email:-LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rehema-minoo-551a57159 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Detail-oriented Business Development & Procurement Specialist with expertise in vendor sourcing, market research, and partnership management. Proven ability to analyze industry trends, optimize procurement processes, and support sales teams with data-driven insights. Passionate about HR outsourcing, global business expansion, and technology-driven market analysis. Seeking an opportunity to contribute research, analytical, and negotiation skills in a remote-first, global environment. KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES • Procurement & Strategic Sourcing • Vendor Research & Evaluation • Market Research & Competitive Analysis • Partnership Management & Negotiation • Data Organization & Database Management • Sales & Vendor Support • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration • Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Business Development Manager Qucoon | June 2024 – Present • Conducting market research and vendor evaluation to enhance Qucoon’s global partnerships in EOR (Employer of Record), HR technology, and cloud-based solutions. • Managing and maintaining a comprehensive vendor database, ensuring up-to-date insights for sales and procurement decisions. • Leading partnership negotiations and optimizing supplier agreements to align with business goals. • Acting as a liaison between vendors and internal teams, streamlining communication for seamless operations. Procurement & Vendor Management Assistant Value8 Group | June 2023 – June 2024 • Sourcing and assessing vendors based on cost-effectiveness, service quality, and compliance standards. • Maintaining procurement records and vendor profiles, optimizing internal databases for strategic decision-making. • Supporting internal teams by analyzing vendor market insights and preparing structured reports. Procurement & Market Research Officer Women Empowerment Link (WEL) March – May 2023 • Conducted market research on HR service providers, assessing potential vendor partnerships and market gaps. • Assisted in vendor meetings and contract negotiations, ensuring alignment with organizational needs. • Developed reports on country-specific HR procurement trends, enhancing team decision-making. Procurement Attaché (Internship) Weston Hotel, Nairobi January – June 2021 • Researched supplier markets and developed a vendor assessment framework. • Managed vendor communication, procurement documentation, and data organization. Procurement Intern Bridge International Kenya October – December 2022 • Conducted competitor analysis and vendor sourcing research, providing insights for strategic decisionmaking. • Managed procurement data, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in procurement operations. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Bachelor of Science in Procurement & Supply Chain Management Africa Nazarene University | 2018 – 2022 • Graduated with Second Class Upper Division Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Vanessa Grant Girls’ School | 2014 – 2017 TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS • Peer Mentor Training – EFAC (Certified, 2021/2022) • Wezesha Workshop (2022) – Business empowerment and entrepreneurship • Bridge to Success Workshops -) – Research, digital tools, and business communication LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERING Procurement Delegate | Africa Nazarene University Student Council (2021 – 2022) Mentor & Data Assistant | Education for All Children (EFAC – Kenya) (2019 – Present) Referees Benson Masero - Program Manager Kenya; Education For all Children, -,-Samson Ndonye - Department of Procurement and Supply Chain Management; School of Business; Africa Nazarene University,-,-Mumbi Karanja - Marketing and Communications Manager; Ajira digital (KEPSA),-,-