Timothy Kiptoo

TIMOTHY KIPTOO KOCHILINYANG Procurement & Supply Chain Manager | Strategic Sourcing | Supplier Management Nairobi, Kenya Languages: English (Fluent), Swahili (Native), French (Intermediate) Open to: Remote | International Opportunities | Contract or Full-Time PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW Procurement and Supply Chain professional with 7+ years of experience managing sourcing, supplier relationships, inventory control, and procurement strategy across healthcare, infrastructure, and public sector organizations. Experienced in end-to-end procurement, supplier negotiations, contract management, and supply chain optimization. Proven ability to improve procurement efficiency, reduce operational costs, and maintain strong supplier performance. Skilled at working with cross-functional teams, implementing digital procurement systems, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and governance frameworks. CORE SKILLS Procurement Strategy Strategic Sourcing Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Contract Negotiation & Vendor Management Inventory Management & Demand Planning Category Management Supply Chain Optimization Procurement Compliance & Governance Cost Reduction & Budget Management Stakeholder Management Procurement Process Improvement Team Leadership PROCUREMENT & DIGITAL TOOLS ERP Systems: SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Odoo Accounting Systems: QuickBooks, Sage Pastel E-Procurement Platforms: Ariba, Jaggaer, Basware Healthcare Systems: Meditech, HIMs, Sanitas, eRemedy Data Tools: Microsoft Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint, Word PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Procurement & Inventory Lead / Project Manager The Nairobi Women’s Hospital – Nairobi, Kenya Jul 2025 – Present • • • • • • • Lead procurement operations for pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and healthcare supplies. • • • • • • Managed sourcing activities including supplier selection and quotation analysis. • • Managed procurement for infrastructure and irrigation development projects. Manage end-to-end sourcing processes including RFQs, RFPs, and supplier negotiations. Develop procurement strategies aligned with hospital budgets and operational goals. Oversee supplier performance, contract compliance, and risk mitigation. Implement inventory optimization strategies to reduce stock-outs and wastage. Coordinate procurement planning with finance, clinical, and operations teams. Supervise procurement and warehouse teams to ensure operational efficiency. Procurement & Supply Chain Officer The Nairobi Women’s Hospital – Nairobi, Kenya Jul 2024 – Jun 2025 Processed purchase orders, service orders, and goods receipt documentation. Maintained supplier databases and monitored contract compliance. Supported demand forecasting and procurement planning. Implemented improvements in e-procurement systems and digital workflows. Conducted stock audits and supplier performance evaluations. Procurement Officer National Irrigation Authority – Nairobi, Kenya Apr 2015 – May 2024 Led sourcing processes for construction materials, equipment, and logistics services. • • • • Conducted tender management including RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiations. • • • • Mwea Rice Mills Limited – Kirinyaga County Oversaw inventory control and warehouse operations across project sites. Prepared procurement reports and audit documentation. Implemented procurement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. Major Projects Supported Lower Nzoia Irrigation Project – Busia County Sisenye & Bunyala Irrigation Schemes – Busia County Ahero Irrigation Scheme – Kisumu County EDUCATION Bachelor of Commerce – Procurement & Supply Chain Management Kenyatta University | 2024 Diploma in Purchasing & Kenya Institute of Management | 2019 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Certified Procurement & Supply Professional of Kenya (CPSP-K) – 2024 Licensed Supplies Practitioner – Kenya Institute of Supplies Management Member – Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Preference: Remote or Hybrid Roles Availability: Open to international projects and contract work Time Zone: East Africa Time (EAT) – Flexible with global teams Supplies Management