Pisoi Saita
Supply Chain | Procurement | Finance | Customer Service
Nairobi,Nairobi
Summary
Seasoned Supply Chain and Finance professional. Team player with strong leadership and Problem solving skills. My diverse background enables me to handle multiple projects with a high degree of integrity and accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Procurement Manager
BAT Kenya
Nairobi , Kenya
09.2019 - Current
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
- Procured materials for squadron maintenance and repair services.
- Promoted superior customer experiences by leveraging understanding of color, trends, styles, benefits and product value perception.
- Performed yearly store audits in collaboration with managers, designers, and sales associates to provide feedback.
- Managed database of vendor details and pricing information to maintain organization.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
Procurement Buyer
Diageo
Nairobi , Kenya
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware and software needs.
- Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
- Maintained internal inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
Financial Analyst
Diageo
Nairobi , Kenya
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Reviewed financial reports and streamlined operations to increase productivity and company profits.
- Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.
- Provided strategic planning advice and financial oversight for corporate stakeholders.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Performed complex financial and budget analyses to determine requirements and justify requested funding.
- Collected data from other divisions to support quarterly forecasts.
- Determined pricing, margins and risk factors for active and proposed projects.
- Used relevant financial technology to generate reports and recommended courses of action to upper management.
- Analyzed and processed project specifics before capital deployments.
- Developed forecasting tools to analyze revenue variances and capitalize on industry trends.
- Developed and implemented financial models to analyze complex information and assess health of organization.
Treasury and Tax Analyst
Diageo
Nairobi , Kenya
2015.04 - 2016.07
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies.
- Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Education
CPA K - Certified Financial Accounting
KASNEB
Kenya 10.2011 - 12.2015
Master Of Business Administration - Strategic Management
University of Nairobi
Kenya 09.2016 - Current
Business Of Business Management - Procurement And Supply Chain Management
Moi University
Kenya 07.2010 - 03.2014
Skills
Supplier relationships
Bid process management
Project coordination
Vendor sourcing
Policy implementation
Price negotiation
Proficiency in [Software]
Excellent Communication
Leadership
Project management
Financial Reporting
Forecasting and Budgeting
Category Management
Contract Management
Policy Making and implementation
Timeline
Senior Procurement Manager
BAT Kenya
09.2019 - Current
Procurement Buyer
Diageo
09.2017 - 08.2019
Master Of Business Administration - Strategic Management
University of Nairobi
09.2016 - Current
Financial Analyst
Diageo
07.2016 - 07.2017
Treasury and Tax Analyst
Diageo
2015.04 - 2016.07
CPA K - Certified Financial Accounting
KASNEB
10.2011 - 12.2015
Business Of Business Management - Procurement And Supply Chain Management
Moi University
07.2010 - 03.2014