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
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