Head of Logistics & Inventory at New Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC) (2024-08 – Present)
- Responsible for national logistics and inventory
- Improved inventory accuracy across depots, reducing stock variances and improving control
- Aligned production planning with demand, reducing stock imbalances and product losses
- Coordinated movement of raw milk and finished products, ensuring stable supply flow
- Optimized transport utilization, reducing logistics costs and improving delivery reliability
- Strengthened depot-to-market coordination, improving service levels and turnaround time
- Reduced fleet downtime through structured maintenance planning
- Produced operational reports for senior management and Board, supporting decision-making
Part-Time Lecturer – Procurement & Supply Chain at Kiriri Women's University (2023-01 – 2024-08)
Delivered procurement and supply chain training aligned to industry practices and emerging trends.
- Developed curriculum aligned with procurement and supply chain standards
- Delivered lectures on sourcing, logistics, and procurement strategy
- Assessed academic performance and guided student development
- Integrated real-world procurement practices into learning
- Supported research and academic development initiatives
- Contributed to curriculum improvement discussions
- Guided students on career development in supply chain
Procurement Manager at UCSF Global Programs for Research & Training (2023-05 – 2024-07)
Led procurement operations within a donor-funded environment, ensuring compliance, cost efficiency, and supply continuity.
- Managed full procurement lifecycle across goods, services, and works
- Strengthened supplier selection through structured pre-qualification processes
- Developed sourcing strategies improving pricing outcomes and procurement efficiency
- Negotiated supplier contracts, improving cost position and payment terms
- Implemented contract tracking tools, improving compliance and audit visibility
- Established procurement risk registers, reducing exposure to supplier risks
- Supported programme delivery through reliable and timely procurement operations
Senior/ Group Procurement Manager at Dawa Group (2021-03 – 2022-06)
Managed procurement across pharmaceutical, animal health, and chemical divisions, supporting manufacturing operations.
- Led sourcing activities ensuring supply continuity across business units
- Expanded supplier base, improving sourcing flexibility and competition
- Negotiated contracts improving cost and commercial terms
- Developed procurement procedures, strengthening governance
- Introduced structured contract frameworks improving compliance
- Implemented supplier risk controls reducing supply dependency
- Improved supplier performance monitoring and accountability
Supply Chain Consultant at Independent Practice (2020-01 – 2021-03)
Provided advisory services on procurement systems, compliance, and process improvement.
- Developed procurement procedures and governance frameworks
- Conducted procurement audits and compliance reviews
- Delivered supply chain training programmes
- Supported ERP implementation and process alignment
- Advised on sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations
- Developed risk mitigation frameworks
- Strengthened client procurement capabilities
Regional Procurement Manager at SGS Kenya Ltd (2017-10 – 2019-12)
Led procurement strategy across East Africa with responsibility for ~$250M annual spend.
- Delivered 3% annual savings, improving procurement efficiency
- Support and participation in the negotiation and management of KeNHA contract (Weighbridge maintenance)
- Consolidated spend achieving ~10% savings across categories
- Negotiated improved supplier terms, strengthening working capital
- Led regional procurement team across multiple markets
- Improved forecasting accuracy and reduced supply lead times
- Strengthened supplier performance management frameworks
- Improved procurement governance and cost control
Head of Procurement at GlaxoSmithKline (2015-05 – 2017-10)
- Managed procurement portfolio exceeding $450M, driving sourcing strategy, supplier optimization, and governance across East Africa
- Directed procurement strategy across a $450M portfolio, delivering sustained cost savings while strengthening supplier governance and operational resilience across East Africa
- Delivered sustained >3% annual savings through structured sourcing initiatives
- Negotiated contracts covering majority of procurement spend
- Achieved 95% contract compliance, improving governance and audit readiness
- Reduced supplier base, improving operational control and efficiency
- Implemented supplier risk mitigation frameworks, strengthening supply continuity
- Supported commercial teams in delivering business targets
- Maintained uninterrupted supply during critical operational disruptions
Procurement Operations Manager at Nestlé Equatorial African Region (EAR) (2014 – 2015)
Led regional procurement across 21 countries with $500M spend, delivering cost transformation, working capital improvement, and operational alignment at scale.
- Managed procurement across 21 countries with $500M spend
- Delivered >5% annual savings, improving cost efficiency
- Improved working capital by $2M annually
- Integrated procurement systems across markets, improving consistency
- Strengthened regional procurement collaboration
- Developed sourcing strategies across key spend categories
- Built procurement capability across the region
Procurement Manager at Business Excellence (2013 – 2013)
Drove procurement transformation through process redesign and system implementation, significantly improving efficiency, compliance, and sourcing transparency across the region.
- Reduced procurement cycle from 21 to 7 days
- Implemented Ariba system improving sourcing transparency
- Strengthened procurement compliance frameworks
- Improved contract tracking and governance
- Supported quality assurance of procured goods
- Introduced alternative sourcing strategies
- Improved procurement reporting and controls
Procurement Business Analyst at Nestlé Equatorial African Region (EAR) (2011 – 2012)
- Led SAP P2P implementation across 21 countries
- Standardized procurement processes across markets
- Trained teams on procurement systems
- Improved reporting accuracy and visibility
- Supported system integration across operations
- Strengthened procurement performance tracking
- Enabled scalable procurement practices
Senior Strategic Buyer at Nestlé Equatorial African Region (EAR) (2009 – 2010)
Delivered CHF 2.5M in logistics cost savings through network optimization and contract renegotiation across regional operations.
- Managed regional logistics spend and import/export operations
- Negotiated transport contracts improving cost efficiency
- Strengthened regulatory and supplier relationships
- Supported contract manufacturing operations
- Improved logistics coordination across markets
- Enhanced supplier performance
Logistics & Freight at Kuehne + Nagel | Siginon Freight | Box Clever | Silver Freight Agencies (1995 – 2009)
- Increased logistics revenue from KES 12M to KES 30M monthly
- Managed customs clearance, documentation, and freight operations
- Negotiated transport rates across sea, road, and air logistics
- Improved warehouse accuracy and delivery timelines
- Strengthened compliance with customs regulations
