Vincent Kisele
Procurement & Supply Chain Professional
Nairobi, KE.About
Highly results-oriented Procurement and Supply Chain Professional with over 5 years of progressive experience managing end-to-end supply chain operations, including strategic sourcing, inventory control, and logistics coordination. Proven ability to drive significant cost efficiencies, refine procurement strategies, and align initiatives with overarching business objectives. Expert in leveraging data analytics for informed decision-making, mitigating risks, and optimizing processes using ERP systems like SAP and ProVision. Adept at high-stakes vendor negotiations, category management, and streamlining operations to deliver measurable value and foster continuous improvement. Dedicated to upholding ethical standards as a member of CIPS and KISM.
Work
Summary
Provided critical supply chain support across East Africa's nine field offices, coordinating high-value and complex procurements, and ensuring seamless supply chain operations for the organization's humanitarian efforts.
Highlights
Optimized supply chain performance by implementing efficient reporting structures, reducing cycle times by 20%.
Contributed to achieving significant cost savings and financial alignment through regional Supply Chain Work execution.
Successfully executed category strategies for sourcing, transportation, and facilities management.
Provided critical supply chain support across 9 East African field offices, enhancing regional operational effectiveness.
Collaborated with regional and field office Supply Chain Leads to develop and execute impactful category strategies.
Managed comprehensive sourcing activities, ensuring 100% compliance with World Vision's Procurement Standards and stewardship principles.
Negotiated favorable contracts and pricing with suppliers, enhancing value, improving performance, and reducing lead times.
Identified and mitigated supplier, market, and operational risks, strengthening organizational risk management strategies.
Prepared and presented monthly performance reports, tracking KPIs, reconciling savings, and ensuring supplier adherence to contractual agreements.
Summary
Managed fieldwork for data collection initiatives crucial to water, health, and sanitation projects, ensuring high accuracy and integrity in data collection and reporting for an international NGO focused on combating hunger and poverty.
Highlights
Delivered data-driven reports that informed risk management decisions and project strategy development.
Managed fieldwork for critical data collection initiatives across water, health, and sanitation projects.
Implemented stringent quality control processes, ensuring high data accuracy and integrity during capture and entry.
Collaborated closely with field officers and project coordinators to ensure alignment and successful achievement of project objectives.
Summary
Oversaw critical operations including inventory and customer relationship management, honing supply chain skills in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods.
Highlights
Reduced stock variances by 15% through improved tracking and reporting mechanisms.
Oversaw inventory control, supplier negotiations, and customer relationship management in a fast-paced retail environment.
Analyzed stock variances and implemented systematic reconciliation processes to reduce discrepancies.
Education
Languages
English
Fluent
Kiswahili
Fluent
Certificates
Skills
Project Management
Supplier Performance Management
Tendering and Strategic Sourcing
RFI, RFQ, RFPs.
Vendor and Contract Management
Finance and Accounting
Cost Reduction Strategies
Market Intelligence & Spend Analysis
Inventory Control & Optimization
Data Analytics & Spend Management
Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management
ERP Systems
SAP, ProVision.
Risk Management
References
Margaret Ngari
Regional Supply Chain Director, World Vision International | Tel: 0722285993 | Email: margaret_ngari@wvi.org
Milkah Mwangi
Regional Supply Chain Specialist, World Vision International | Tel: 0708298982 | Email: milkah_mwangi@wvi.org
Damaris Chepkemoi
MEAL Officer, Welthungerhilfe.Org | Tel: 0710311028 | Email: damahchepkemoi@gmail.com