• Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Management• Import Coordination and Inbound Logistics Management• Inventory Management• Contract Management• Process Compliance, Improvement & Risk Management• Stakeholder Management (Internal and External and they include 5 Five operating Sites/Factories, Suppliers and Government Agencies such as KRA, AFA, KEPHIS, VMD, DVS, KEBS, NBA)• Personnel Management

Spearheads complex contractual negotiations, manages and leads the procurement team while fostering solid relationships with suppliers and key internal stakeholders to deliver optimum quality stocks, cost savings and revenues towards the achievement of cost savings, effective relationship management and procurement efficiencies.Notable Accomplishments:>> Built and Leads a next-level, procurement department composed of two senior procurement assistants and three procurement… Show more Spearheads complex contractual negotiations, manages and leads the procurement team while fostering solid relationships with suppliers and key internal stakeholders to deliver optimum quality stocks, cost savings and revenues towards the achievement of cost savings, effective relationship management and procurement efficiencies.Notable Accomplishments:>> Built and Leads a next-level, procurement department composed of two senior procurement assistants and three procurement assistants; supports the team that procures engineering spares and work in collaboration with the company’s graphic designer.>> Navigates material requirement planning, ordering and follow up with suppliers for seven plants – Refineries, Detergent, Soap, Tissue, Baking, Noodles and Boiler – to ensure packaging materials and locally procured raw materials are delivered on time and in the right quantities and quality.>>Recognized for successful implementation of successful implementation of open book pricing for jerricans increasing price transparency.>> Recognized for the successful implementation of category management in the company and maintenance of optimum stocks at all times.Core Responsibilities:> Strategic Sourcing of packaging and raw materials.> Internal and External Stakeholders Engagement.> Compliance and Risk Management.> Vendor/Supplier Management.> Continuous Improvements/Kaizen. > People Leadership and Human Resources Management. Show less

I led key regional projects covering procurement, supply chain, operations and project management initiatives for corporate clients across East Africa market region .Thematic Projects:>> Supplier Performance evaluation of service providers of a Pension Trust in Kenya: Evaluated the performance of the service providers against the performance evaluation standards defined in their service level agreement (SLA)>> Procure to Pay (P2P) process review for a… Show more I led key regional projects covering procurement, supply chain, operations and project management initiatives for corporate clients across East Africa market region .Thematic Projects:>> Supplier Performance evaluation of service providers of a Pension Trust in Kenya: Evaluated the performance of the service providers against the performance evaluation standards defined in their service level agreement (SLA)>> Procure to Pay (P2P) process review for a multinational manufacturing company with operations in Kenya: Executed end-to-end review of the procurement process from requisition to receipt of invoices for the key categories of vendors, spanning raw materials, demand and logistics; identified process gaps, and recommended process changes. Evaluated pre-PO process, PO exemption list, and the level of automation (use of SAP in the procurement function)>> Review of the Supply Chain Management Function for an electricity distribution company in Uganda with a focus on systems, processes, structure and people: Delivered SCM capability gaps assessment, SCM Organization review, SCM technology review and SCM process review.>> Review of the Procurement Function and support in the implementation of e-procurement for an electricity distribution company in Kenya: Assessed the maturity of the procurement function in terms of strategy, processes, systems and people; conducted a detailed spend analysis and reviewed procurement planning, supplier relationship management, contract management and category management in the organization.>> Strategic cost reduction project for one of the leading banks in Kenya: Analyzed in details the banks current cost base and structure and identified cost savings initiatives to reduce the banks operating cost base. Phase two of the project involved Implementation of a cost reduction framework. ( The implementation support was structured in three work streams; namely procurement, cost reporting and project management) Show less

Delivered solutions that helped businesses and organizations realize competitive advantages and growth through strategic planning and operational excellence within the East Africa market region.Thematic Projects:>> Strategy review and re-alignment of Key Performance Indicators for an electricity distribution company in Kenya: Developed a corporate and departmental balanced scorecards for the organization.>> African Market assessment and Entry Strategy for a… Show more Delivered solutions that helped businesses and organizations realize competitive advantages and growth through strategic planning and operational excellence within the East Africa market region.Thematic Projects:>> Strategy review and re-alignment of Key Performance Indicators for an electricity distribution company in Kenya: Developed a corporate and departmental balanced scorecards for the organization.>> African Market assessment and Entry Strategy for a multinational Company with interests in the heavy construction machinery and food manufacturing industries.>> Market entry study on the African ICT market for a Japan based Organization to identify the key trends on the ICT market and identification of business opportunities that existed for Japanese investors.>> Market study on the African Healthcare for a Malaysian based organization: Identified viable investment areas as either brown or green field investment.>> Development of a strategic plan for a new business line for one of the largest clearing and forwarding agents in Kenya: Positioned the new business line for growth, profitability and operational efficiency.>> Restructuring of a financial company in Kenya: Reviewed the strategy and operations, including the market and customers, vision and strategy, products and services, and delivery channels, identified the gaps and gave recommendations on areas of improvements. Show less

I provided support to the Finance department with the day-to-day functions by performing entry-level accounting duties with primary work focus on accounts payable and banking.Core Contributions:>> Handled bank postings and reconciliations for Unilever Uganda, Zimbabwe and Zambia.>> Reconciliation of supplier accounts of Unilever Tea Kenya Limited using the SUN accounting system

I was in charge of supplier accounts reconciliation of Unilever Tea.