Brian Wanner Magadi, Mcips Certified Email & Phone Number

Nairobi County, Kenya

Nairobi County, Kenya

My main role predominantly involves leading the Procurement Category Governance and Contract Administration while collaborating with management to develop the annual procurement plans to implement sourcing strategies and demand planning execution.A key aspect of my role involves to the creation and implementation of best practice purchasing principles, policies, processes and procedures to improve operational and financial performance. I also play an instrumental role in driving the… Show more My main role predominantly involves leading the Procurement Category Governance and Contract Administration while collaborating with management to develop the annual procurement plans to implement sourcing strategies and demand planning execution.A key aspect of my role involves to the creation and implementation of best practice purchasing principles, policies, processes and procedures to improve operational and financial performance. I also play an instrumental role in driving the e-sourcing agenda by adopting procurement best practices and constantly reviewing processes and procedures to ensure they are efficient, transparent and costs effective.I have been pivotal in implementing procurement strategies through leveraging my negotiation with suppliers when processing commercial terms contract management & execution of all transactional activities. This includes managing the contract renewal process, including tracking expiration dates, negotiating terms, reviewing SLAs and preparing renewal documents. Show less

My main role predominantly involved spearheading the procurement strategy for East Africa contracting and procurement teams, including driving the development of the departmental performance criteria which included the annual target planning process and reporting mechanisms.During my tenure, I leveraged my wealth of knowledge in the industry to analyze current and future international procurement needs and developed strategic plans that leveraged on total vendor spending… Show more My main role predominantly involved spearheading the procurement strategy for East Africa contracting and procurement teams, including driving the development of the departmental performance criteria which included the annual target planning process and reporting mechanisms.During my tenure, I leveraged my wealth of knowledge in the industry to analyze current and future international procurement needs and developed strategic plans that leveraged on total vendor spending, standardization and consolidation of the supply base.I was instrumental in providing strategic leadership to the regional supply chain team (Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania) by implementing initiatives that established a culture that encouraged top performance and high morale. Show less

Kisumu, Kenya

Key Responsibilities • Liaise with the Procurement Manager in prioritizing and execution of emerging procurement, administrative and maintenance requests. • Establish, negotiate and manage key supplier agreements, identify new opportunities, seek ways to improve efficiencies and ensure procurement compliance. • Preparation, review and clearance of documentation (procurement plan, monthly procurement reports, bid evaluations, requests for awards, purchase orders and contracts for… Show more Key Responsibilities • Liaise with the Procurement Manager in prioritizing and execution of emerging procurement, administrative and maintenance requests. • Establish, negotiate and manage key supplier agreements, identify new opportunities, seek ways to improve efficiencies and ensure procurement compliance. • Preparation, review and clearance of documentation (procurement plan, monthly procurement reports, bid evaluations, requests for awards, purchase orders and contracts for services) • Review, develop and implement purchasing and contract management. • Maintain updated records of all procurement related documentation • Obtain quotations, bid opening, analysis and order placement. • Manage risk in spend category and provide contingencies to ensure sustainable supply. • Provide functional expertise to procurement operations and to procurement personnel; coach new employees to have in depth knowledge of purchasing systems / procedures, key suppliers, and products and services. • Undertake the full range of duties relevant to the leadership, management and development of the team to ensure their performance meets and or exceeds both the business and their own personal goals/objectives. • Manage existing supplier portfolio including monitoring suppliers’ performance and proactively identifying and managing risks related to the suppliers.Selected Accomplishment • Collaborated with suppliers on delivery schedules to shorten lead times and reduce delivery errors resulting in 95% delivery accuracy. • Improved internal stakeholder’s satisfaction for assigned spend categories through effective stakeholder management and early buyer/supplier involvement. • Initiated Indirect Procurement rationalization and consolidation project aimed at ensuring the Indirect Category expenditure drops by at least 20% in the year 2019/2020. • Brought down percentage of disputed invoices to 0%. Show less

Kisii County, Kenya

Hired to provide operational support and leadership; The job ensured arranging for logistical support and ensure data quality required for the success of the survey. Some of the roles included;• Ensured that sampled households are identified and enumerated in an appropriate and efficient manner.• Provided leadership and inculcated team spirit a team of researchers by directing their efforts towards achieving the organizational goals.• Monitored the quality of the data the CAPI… Show more Hired to provide operational support and leadership; The job ensured arranging for logistical support and ensure data quality required for the success of the survey. Some of the roles included;• Ensured that sampled households are identified and enumerated in an appropriate and efficient manner.• Provided leadership and inculcated team spirit a team of researchers by directing their efforts towards achieving the organizational goals.• Monitored the quality of the data the CAPI Research Assistants collected by reviewing the data collected.• Controlled the use of vehicles assigned to the team and all accessories and other office equipment for the survey.• Ensured that control records of the work are properly filled for accountability and to monitor the progress of work done.• Prepared weekly briefs and monthly reports to the coordinator on the progress of the survey. Show less

Key responsibilities • Directed the development and implementation of key procurement strategies and plans and ensuring the strategies and plans are aligned with organizational objectives. • Developed strategic sourcing & category management plans for key spends. • Negotiate payment, delivery & other terms and conditions with key suppliers to achieve optimal solutions. • Led the full sourcing process including development of scope, supplier selection, commercial negotiation, and… Show more Key responsibilities • Directed the development and implementation of key procurement strategies and plans and ensuring the strategies and plans are aligned with organizational objectives. • Developed strategic sourcing & category management plans for key spends. • Negotiate payment, delivery & other terms and conditions with key suppliers to achieve optimal solutions. • Led the full sourcing process including development of scope, supplier selection, commercial negotiation, and contract execution.Selected Accomplishment • Maintained "On Time Delivery" KPI at 95% plus for the period • Expanded force of competition by managing a vendor database resulting in significant cost savings • Initiated the concept of cross-functional Supplier Service Levels reviews for supplier development Show less

Nairobi,Kenya

Key Responsibilities• Assisted in preparing tender documents; receiving and opening of tender documents; raise and analyze quotations. • Received and processed requisitions from users for purchase of goods and services and confirming correct specifications and deliveries requested; • Assisted in preparing procurement plans and implementation of the departmental work plan activities; • Recorded all receipts and issues of stock to relevant stores ledger cards for accountability… Show more Key Responsibilities• Assisted in preparing tender documents; receiving and opening of tender documents; raise and analyze quotations. • Received and processed requisitions from users for purchase of goods and services and confirming correct specifications and deliveries requested; • Assisted in preparing procurement plans and implementation of the departmental work plan activities; • Recorded all receipts and issues of stock to relevant stores ledger cards for accountability and monitoring of stock levels. •Assisted in stock auditing and stock taking to minimize stock loss and pilferage•Stock control; performed stock replenishment and control using various stock control methods as FSN analysis, ABC analysis, and FIFO method•Conducted market research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules, quality and prices Show less

Masters Of Science, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions And Contracts Management

Procurement management and logistics management

Diploma In Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Procurement And Supply Chain Management, Second Class Upper Division