Procurement & SUpply Chain Professional

1. Diploma in Project management in practice (Online) -Alison, April 2024-Oct 2024
2. Diploma in Solar Engineering (Online) -Alison, Oct 2023- March 2024
3. Bachelor in Purchasing & Supplies-Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, April 2013- Nov 2016
4. Graduate Diploma in Purchasing & Supply -Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) Jan 2012-Dec 2012
5. Diploma (Level 1) in Clearing, Forwarding & Shipping Management- Association of Business Managers and Administrators (A.M.M.A -UK) Jan 2012-Dec 2012

My Hobbies: Workouts in the gym, Playing football, Reading (Inspirational books), Travelling, Hiking
My Inspiration;
1. Opportunity to drive meaningful change and create value
2. Continous learning and professional growth
3. Achieving/ meeting challenging goals and tight deadlines

1. Leadership & Team Management; Lead procurement, logistics, warehousing/ stores department, managing cross-functional teams and fostering a high-performance culture
2. Strategic planning & execution; Developed and implemented procurement strategies, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency & cost saving
3. Supplier and Vendor Management: Cultivated strong vendor relationships, improving vendor performance, & securing favorable terms
4. Contract management & Negotiation: managed supplier contracts, including tendering, evaluation, and performance scorecard reviews
5. Budgeting & cost control; spearheaded cost reduction initiatives, achieving cost savings in procurement, logistics, and operational expenses.
6. Project management; Lead procurement for capex & project - related purchases, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with business objectives.
7. Performance management; set departmental objectives, conducted performance reviews, and facilitated training for skill development.
8. Risk management & compliance; Introduced audit process to ensure adherence to procurement policies and detect fraud.

1. Strategic procurement Transformation; Led the implementation of a paperless procurement application, reducing TAT by 13%, streamlining processes, and enhancing operational efficiency.
2. Supplier Optimization and performance management; improved supplier selection and vendor relationships, ensuring timely deliveries and leading to increased supply chain reliability
3. Procurement policy standardization and compliance: Developed and enforced procurement policies and procedures, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and regulatory compliance while improving operational effectiveness.
4. Process improvement and Operational excellence; streamlined procurement & inventory management processes, reducing purchasing lead time by 20%, reducing stock-outs, and improving efficiency
5. Staff development & Leadership; Conducted Skill gap analysis and facilitated targeted training and coaching, ensuring seamless departmental succession and enhanced team performance.
6. Logistics and Cost reduction Initiatives; Achieved 40% variable cost savings through freight consolidation, and 30% savings through localization efforts, improving supply chain resilience and reducing delivery lead time.
7. Inventory and warehouse efficiency: Implemented Inventory forecast aligned with production plans, reducing stock-outs, minimizing downtime, & Optimizing inventory carrying costs.

I am Christian and I believe in fairness, equality, and honesty. My Career aspiration is to advance to a senior leadership role in supply chain management or procurement, where I can drive strategic decision-making, optimize procurement operations, and contribute to the overall business growth.