Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist

Sharon

1,700/mo
Nairobi, Kenya
Looking for Full-time
8 hours/day
Availability: US / EU / Asia timezone

Profile Description

Strategic operations and stakeholder management professional with over 7 years of experience leading cross functional operations, managing high-value stakeholder relationships and delivering service excellence across multinational humanitarian, healthcare and commercial environments. Proven ability to drive operational performance through data analysis, process improvement, SLA monitoring and strategic planning. Experienced in collaborating with senior leadership, vendors and cross-functional te...

Top Skills

Contract Review · 7 yearsOnboarding · 7 yearsEmployee Relations · 5 yearsRisk Management · <1 year

Skills & Expertise

Finance & Accounting

Risk ManagementBeginner

Specialized Skills

Contract ReviewExpert
OnboardingExpert
Employee RelationsExpert

Work Experience

Procurement Officer

Medecins Sans Frontieres

Jul 2023 - Dec 2025

Key Achievements:

Lead procurement and sourcing operations supporting medical and humanitarian programs across multiple global regions. Key Responsibilities ● Managed strategic relationships with global stakeholders and suppliers across multiple countries, serving as the primary point of contact for procurement operations. ● Collaborated with medical, logistics, finance and global supply teams to deliver seamless operational support while maintaining agreed service levels. ● Monitored operational performance through KPI reporting, supplier scorecards and service level metrics to improve delivery outcomes. ● Conducted detailed data analysis using Excel and Power BI to identify trends, support decision-making and improve operational efficiency. ● Resolved operational issues proactively by coordinating cross-functional teams and implementing corrective action plans. ● Supported continuous improvement initiatives through process optimization, standardization and performance reviews. ● Presented procurement insights and operational reports to senior leadership to support strategic planning. Key Achievements ● Delivered 8% procurement cost savings through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations. ● Improved supplier service performance by introducing KPI monitoring and regular performance reviews. ● Reduced stockouts and excess inventory by 11% through enhanced forecasting and data-driven planning. ● Strengthened stakeholder satisfaction by improving communication, responsiveness and supplier collaboration.

Procurement and Accounts Manager

Advanced Care Diagnostics

Dec 2021 - Jun 2023

Key Achievements:

● Managed relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure consistent service delivery across operational functions. ● Monitored supplier performance against agreed service levels and implemented improvement plans where required. ● Prepared operational and financial reports to support business decision-making and performance management. ● Collaborated with finance, operations and leadership teams to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency. ● Led contract negotiations while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and quality standards. ● Proactively resolved operational issues to minimize service disruptions. Key Achievements ● Reduced procurement costs by 5–17% across key spend categories. ● Improved supplier performance through structured SLA reviews and performance monitoring. ● Increased operational efficiency through forecasting improvements and automated inventory controls. ● Enhanced compliance and governance by implementing procurement policies and standardized procedures.

Procurement Officer

The Chow Kitchen

May 2019 - Nov 2021

Key Achievements:

● Built and maintained strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support daily operations. ● Coordinated procurement activities to ensure timely delivery and uninterrupted business operations. ● Produced operational reports and conducted spend analysis to support management decisions. ● Worked collaboratively with finance and operations teams to improve service delivery. ● Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by redesigning procurement workflows. Key Achievements ● Reduced operational inefficiencies through workflow redesign. ● Improved supplier accountability using performance monitoring and structured communication. ● Increased inventory accuracy through enhanced reporting and forecasting.

Quick Stats

Age30 years
English LevelFluent
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