I am supply chain management professional who is always guided by integrity, transparency, accountability, ethical values and value addition in the field of Purchasing & Supplies Chain Management and all other innovative organizations. Currently am serving as Business Development Lead managing teams of 5 -20 members. Responsible for the continuous growth opportunities for the company through generating new sales leads, negotiating client pricing and forecast sales revenue.Before joining Somo Group Intelligence, I worked as procurement officer at Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) for five years where I managed to:• Developed and implemented a procurement strategy that resulted in a 10% reduction in overall procurement costs while maintaining quality standards.• Negotiated contracts with key suppliers that resulted in average cost savings of 10% per contract and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.• Implemented a supplier performance monitoring system, resulting a reduction in contract disputes by 15%.• Developed and maintained relationships with key vendors, resulting in improved contract terms and a 10% increase in on-time delivery.• Analyzed market trends and conducted supplier research, leading to the identification of a new supplier that provided a 20% cost savings on a critical product.• Managed inventory levels and implemented an automated reordering system through Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), reducing stakeouts by 35% and improving overall supply chain efficiency.• Resolved vendor grievances and claims, resulting in a 20% reduction in payment disputes and improved supplier relationships.• Prepared reports on procurement activities and cost savings, providing management with actionable insights and contributing to a 15% reduction in overall procurement costs.Served as Supply Chain Management Intern with County Government of Kisumu from the year 2016 to 2018 gaining an experience in procurement procedures two years