Miriam Karimi Munyenye

Professional Summary

Supply Chain professional with over 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement and category management in telecommunication and manufacturing industry. A team leader familiar with midstream operations including automobile management, travel & living, IT, professional services etc. Experienced in leading multiple projects and applying project management tools to complex strategic sourcing and commercial negotiations balancing value, schedule and risk across complex spend categories. Experience supervising 7 employees. Proficient in: Oracle, Microsoft office, SPSS, SSS, perceptive, GLPROD and service cloud.

Work History

General Electric - Middle East, Turkey and Africa - Automobile Lead Sourcing Support/Fleet Manager

Dallas, TX

01/2017 – 01/2020

Responsible for long-term strategy development and management of fleet operations and sourcing activities related to automobile as a commodity across Middle East, Turkey and Africa with a combined portfolio annual value of over $500M. The main objective is to cut cost,increase savings and increase profits For GE. Led the development and implementation of category strategies that mitigated risk and deliver competitive advantage for GE. Was accountable for continuous supplier relationship management (SRM) for priority agreements/relationships.

• Drove Automobile savings across the region by 40%, through tracking automobile associated costs and collaborating with HR, Finance and other cross functions to achieve deflation.

• Managed the entire fleet source to pay process (including but not limited to Service Cloud requests resolution within ETA, POR receiving, payment resolution etc.).

• Executed sourcing strategies, from proposal development and solicitation, to contract negotiation, to recommending solutions and contract execution.

• Vetted all purchase requisitions created prior to PO being created, negotiated and implemented purchase contracts / supply agreements and strategies that comply with company objectives.

• Educated drivers/vehicle users on best practices in automobile use/defensive driving techniques

• Led supplier discussions related to negotiations or issues pertaining to the contract terms.

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Skills

• Cost Out/Deflation Management

• Negotiation Skills

• Supplier Relationship management

• Competitive Bidding

• Financial Acumen

• Problem resolution

• Procurement/Sourcing

• Project management

• Purchase requisitions

• Excellent planner and coordinator

• Analytical Skills

Education

Expected to Complete in Q2’2020

APICS

Certified Supply Chain Profession-

CSCP

Continuing:

United States International University

Master of Business Administration-

MBA: Strategic Management

12/2014

MCIPS Finalist -UK

• Managed the supplier base, developed new suppliers, improved and strengthened supplier relationships.

• Supervised procurement teams, mentoring and managing performance of team members and supporting the execution of team goals driven by leadership.

• Effectively utilized fleet management applications, processes, enterprise standards and tools to drive best practices in overall fleet management.

• Managed staff off-boarding and vehicle reallocation scenarios

• Conducted periodic customer satisfaction survey with a view to improving systems, processes, service delivery pattern and overall customer experience

• Worked with C&B and HR teams to review automobile budget.

• Managed assigned fleet projects within budget and timeline. General Electric - East Africa - Sourcing Specialist/Fleet Manager Nairobi, Kenya

01/2014 - 12/2016

• Was the project procurement lead for successful setting up of GE Healthcare Training Center in Karen, acting as a key resource to identify synergies to drive process improvements and cost savings of $80M.

• Worked as the subject matter expert for sourcing and resource for internal contract teams to develop program level strategies for major and complex projects.

• Sourced and carried out due diligence on suppliers to work on a major project of equipping 98 hospitals in Kenya, a project by the Ministry of Health worth $800M.

• Identified and sourced for competitive competent vendors for several commodities achieving $100M in Savings.

• Drove simplification practices by maintaining high MSA to RFQ ratio.

• Ensured 100% compliance to Sourcing policy & processes

• Drove deflation targets by identifying and outsourcing non-core activities.

• Negotiated on existing contract rates, market surveys to ensure use of Competitive vendors.

• Timely supported on business requirements- NRWF Metrics,PO approval, supplier paid on time metrics etc.

• Evaluated vendor quotations utilizing appropriate negotiation and purchasing analysis techniques and implementation of proper contracts with emphasis on quality, price, delivery, and service necessary to meet requirements

• Supported supplier quality and delivery performance, manage resolution to ensure business needs are met and, ensure suppliers are operating within GE's compliance requirements

• Supplier vetting, carrying out due diligence and KYS Processes prior to supplier on boarding

• Policy sensitization for internal customers and vendors. Chartered Institute of Purchasing and

Supplies

12/2010

Kenyatta University

Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry

07/2009

Certified Public Accountants-CPA

06/2008

Chartered Institute of Marketing-CIM

(Advanced Certificate in Marketing

Management).

Certifications

CIPS

ASCM APICS

ICPA(K)

CIM

• Logistics Role – Worked closely with the Logistics Leader Companies (DHL, FedEx, UPS) for Clearance and delivery of various consignments for GE.

Safaricom PLC - Procurement and Tender Coordinator Nairobi, Kenya

01/2012 - 12/2012

• Contract specialist for pre-award and post-award activities related to the acquisition of services, equipment and supplies.

• Overall Management of Tenders and Contracts

• Preparation of New Bids and Tenders

• Inventory Logistics administration

Diageo-East African Breweries Limited - Residential Account Developer (RAD) Supervisor-Alvaro

Nairobi, Kenya

09/2009 - 12/2011

• Implemented sales and distribution activities in the territory to ensure availability and visibility of Alvaro

• Worked with and supporting partners and retailers to build trade equity in the territory

• Built and maintained positive, productive relationships with chain operations personnel to increase distribution points

• Executed market-wide and targeted promotional activities, improve customer relations and problem resolution

• Contributed in Program networking with relevant partners and stakeholders

• Ensured bio-innovate program activities are harmonized with other activities in the community

• Developed and maintained a filing system and data base for managing bio-Innovate

Accomplishments

• Achieved 100% Fleet PO Conversion for over 3000 Vehicles in 26 Countries in Middle East, Turkey and Africa

• Increased overall paid on time metrics from 30% to 80% for all Fleet Suppliers

• Achieved savings of about $400M by applying different sourcing best practices.

• Achieved $1.5M in recovery of traffic fines backlog from employees that dated back to 2012

• Managed to migrate 25 countries in Middle East, Turkey and Africa to Service Cloud Platform and ensuring that over 95% of requests are performed within the ETA

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