Supply Chain Management

TOBIAS ACHIENG’A OPANY

Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Leader

+254********* *************@*****.*** Nairobi, Kenya SUMMARY

Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Leader Seasoned procurement and supply chain specialist with 15+ years of progressive experience across financial institutions, NGOs, and healthcare. Proven expertise in procurement strategy, vendor management, ICT and construction project sourcing, ERP implementation, and quality systems (QMS & ISO 9001:2015). Recognized for spearheading multimillion-shilling procurement projects, reducing operational costs, and leading cross-functional teams to performance excellence. Adept at compliance, risk management, and aligning procurement operations with organizational goals. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Led procurement and construction oversight for a Ksh 250M new headquarters project at Kimisitu Sacco (2019–2020). Successfully steered ISO 9001:2015 certification, leading a team of 14 (managers and ISO champions).

Procured and implemented mission-critical systems including Navision ERP, EDMs, CRM, mobile platforms, and USSD. Developed and rolled out organization-wide Fixed Asset Tagging and SOP frameworks.

Negotiated supplier contracts delivering annual savings exceeding Ksh 5M.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Management & Leadership

Management University of Africa

01/2020 - 12/2024 Nairobi, Kenya

Procurement & Supply Chain Management

Management University of Africa - (Expected)

Graduate Diploma in Procurement

Kenya College of Communication & Technology

01/2007 - 07/2007 Nairobi, Kenya

Diploma in Procurement

Kenya College of Communication & Technology

08/1997 - 11/1999 Nairobi, Kenya

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Sponsor and mentor youth

soccer programs in Homabay

Youth Pastor and Board

Ministry Facilitator at Local

Church

Member of Worship & Choir

Team; Songwriting and Hymn

Composition

LANGUAGES

English

Proficient

Swahili

Advanced

SKILLS

CRM EMR ERP

ISO 9001 Standards Microsoft Office

Microsoft Suite Microsoft Power Point

Navision QMS S&OP Gmail

CERTIFICATION

CIPS Professional Certification

Certified ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor

Licensed QMS Management Representative

Strategic Procurement & Compliance (IFRS9,

Public Procurement, Tendering)

Navision ERP Training (2016) – Procurement

Module Lead

Occupational Health & Safety Governance &

Risk Leadership for Managers

EXPERIENCE

Senior Procurement Officer

Kimisitu Sacco Ltd

01/2015 - Present Nairobi

Led the end-to-end development and execution

of strategic procurement plans, achieving over

15% cost savings year-on-year through

optimized sourcing

Directed multimillion-shilling procurement

contracts for ICT, construction, and

consultancy projects, ensuring 100% on-time

project delivery

Spearheaded supplier prequalification

processes, onboarding over 30 high-performing

vendors and enhancing vendor performance by

20%

Negotiated and managed key contracts,

securing favorable terms that improved service

quality and reduced operational risks

Implemented inventory demand forecasting

models and asset tagging systems, improving

asset tracking and inventory control accuracy

by 25%

Collaborated cross-functionally with finance,

ICT, and administration teams to align

procurement activities with corporate

governance and risk frameworks

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

Navision ERP,

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel,

PowerPoint)

BI & EDM Systems

Office Dynamics

CORE COMPETENCIES

Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Strategic Procurement Planning and Execution

Supplier Prequalification, Sourcing, and Negotiations Contract Development, Drafting, and Management

(TORs, SLAs, RFQs)

Procurement Compliance (PPDA, ISO 9001:2015

Standards)

Financial and Project Management

Procurement Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Oversight Cost Reduction Strategies and Price Dispute Resolution Procurement for ICT, Construction, and Consultancy Projects Asset Management, Inventory Control, and Stock Optimization Systems and Process Improvement

ERP Implementation (Navision, EDMs) and Systems Procurement Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Reporting

SOP Development and Operational Efficiency Enhancement Risk Identification, Mitigation, and Process Auditing Leadership and Capacity Building

Cross-functional Team Leadership and Mentorship

Staff Training and Development in Procurement Best Practices Stakeholder Management and Relationship Building

Change Management and Strategic Communication

REFERENCES

Mr. Jerry Ndong

Edon International Consultants,

International Limited

Argwings Kodhek Road, Nairobi,

Kenya

P.O. Box 196**-*****

Mobile +254-***-***-***

Email: ****@*****************.***

Mr. Phillip Oyuko

Systems & Datacenter ICT

Infrastructure Specialist, World

Agroforestry

Mobile +254-***-***-***

Email: ******@*****.***

Mrs. Florence Abich Oile,

Chairman Board Kimisitu DT SACCO

P.o Box 104**-*****

Mobile 072*******

Email: *************@*****.***

EXPERIENCE

Procurement Officer

Nyanza Reproductive Health Society

06/2012 - 01/2015 Kisumu

Managed procurement cycles for

pharmaceuticals, laboratory reagents, and

project supplies, ensuring 95% compliance with

donor and institutional procurement guidelines

Negotiated supplier contracts that delivered a

10% reduction in procurement costs across

high-volume product categories

Conducted supplier appraisals and audits,

resulting in a 15% improvement in service

delivery turnaround times

Developed supplier engagement programs that

strengthened partnerships and improved

service satisfaction rates

Optimized tendering and bid evaluation

processes, ensuring full compliance with PPDA

and donor reporting requirements

Monitored and streamlined stock reordering

processes, leading to a 20% decrease in

stockout incidences across program sites

Procurement & Marketing Officer

St. Joseph's Mission Hospital

12/2007 - 12/2012 Migori, Kenya

Oversaw full procurement cycle for medical,

pharmaceutical, and operational supplies for a

130-bed hospital, achieving a 98% stock

availability rate

Designed and implemented marketing

strategies targeting corporate clients,

increasing patient inflows by 25% over three

years

Developed vendor sourcing strategies that

optimized quality and costs for both

pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical

supplies

Implemented inventory management software

to automate asset tracking and improve

procurement transparency

Initiated corporate partnership campaigns,

successfully onboarding 10 new institutional

clients and boosting service uptake

Led market analysis and competitive

intelligence initiatives to inform service pricing and promotional strategies

Senior Supplies Officer

Resort Kenya Mayfair Casino

03/2002 - 11/2007 Nairobi

Managed procurement of food, beverages, and

operational supplies, achieving a 27% annual

cost reduction through vendor renegotiations

and consolidation

Introduced real-time stock management

systems, reducing inventory holding costs by

Ksh 1M per year

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