Smart Supplier Management – Buying Better, Wasting Less

Facilitator: Johnson Kagz Mbugua

Duration: 3 days | 2 hours per session

This is for:

  • Owners, chefs, or purchasing staff dealing with inconsistent supply or pricing
  • Businesses losing money from overbuying, poor storage, or unreliable vendors
  • Startups trying to build a reliable supplier list from scratch

What You’ll Learn

  • Learn how to build a supplier list based on reliability, not just price
  • Understand how to place smarter orders and reduce emergency runs
  • Track what gets wasted, stolen, or over-ordered — and fix it
  • Manage vendor relationships professionally, even without formal contracts
  • Create a cost-saving supply chain even for small setups

Daily Breakdown

Day 1: Choosing the Right Suppliers

  • What to look for beyond price: consistency, delivery time, quality
  • Nairobi vs Lamu vs rural supply realities
  • Building a working supplier matrix

Day 2: Smarter Ordering & Stock Decisions

  • Par levels: how much is too much?
  • Weekly vs daily buying
  • Avoiding waste, spoilage, and “kutoa kwa mfuko” buying

Day 3: Vendor Management & Negotiation

  • Building win-win relationships
  • Handling missing items, delays, or bad products
  • How to negotiate better prices or terms over time

Mode of Delivery

  • Platform: Google Meet (link shared via WhatsApp upon payment confirmation)
  • Schedule: Evening sessions (e.g., 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
  • Learning Style: Live walkthroughs, case examples, supplier analysis drills
  • Support: Private 1-on-1 follow-up via WhatsApp or email
  • Tools Access: Google Drive folder with supplier matrix, par level planner, order log

Tools & Templates Provided

  • Editable supplier list & performance tracker
  • Par level planner (Google Sheets)
  • Order placement form (standardized)
  • Weekly wastage & spoilage log

Assessment

  • Supply Chain Snapshot: Participants list their current suppliers and rate them
  • Par Level Planning Task: Draft a basic par level for 5 high-use items in your kitchen or bar
  • Scenario Drill: Respond to a bad delivery or overcharge scenario—how would you handle it?
Enroll Now (KSh 2,000)

Pay via MPESA Till Number: 8985298
Name: Johnson Mbugua (JNSN Hospitality Partners)

After Payment:
Send your full name, course title, and proof of payment to:
WhatsApp: +254 783 286 652
OR Email: jnsnhospitality@gmail.com
You’ll receive your Google Meet access link and supplier management toolkit within 12 hours.