Carol Mwania
@carolmwania
Strategic procurement leader driving cost savings, supplier performance, and compliant global supply chains.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic procurement and supply chain professional with 8+ years' experience delivering end-to-end procurement, vendor management, and international logistics across Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America. I have led multimillion-shilling negotiations, established procurement departments, and consistently delivered double-digit cost savings while ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder satisfaction.
My work blends policy development, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management to align procurement strategy with organizational goals. I thrive in multicultural, fast-paced environments, mentor teams, and focus on measurable outcomes—such as negotiated Ksh 25M+ supplier discounts and achieving 90% stakeholder satisfaction.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Group Procurement Lead
Adaptis Africa
Jan 2025 - Present (8 months)
Lead strategic procurement planning for the group and subsidiaries, negotiated contracts and established a functional procurement department to improve cost-effectiveness and compliance.
Procurement Manager & Consultant
Adaptis Africa / SC Johnson Kenya
May 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 7 months)
Managed procurement for a USD 5M facility renovation achieving 20%+ cost savings and negotiated supplier discounts exceeding Ksh 25M while sourcing vendors across multiple continents.
Procurement Officer
Spice World
Jun 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 9 months)
Developed and implemented a procurement manual for import/export operations, negotiated supplier agreements reducing indirect spend by 25% and improved stakeholder satisfaction to 90%.
Office Manager (Purchasing & Administration)
Ashoka East Africa
Aug 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 3 months)
Co-developed procurement policies ensuring full compliance and implemented sourcing strategies that reduced procurement costs by 27%.
Merchant Advisor
Barclays Bank Kenya
Mar 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 9 months)
Managed procurement and distribution of payment devices to high-end clientele and coordinated vendor vetting and contract compliance.
Procurement & Stores Assistant
Uchumi
Feb 2013 - Feb 2015 (2 years)
Supported supplier management, purchase order processing and inventory control to maintain efficient store operations.
Procurement Intern
Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company
Dec 2012 - Feb 2013 (2 months)
Assisted with RFQ preparation, purchase order tracking and inventory management to support municipal procurement activities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
JTJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Master of Science, Procurement & Contract Management
Completed a Master of Science in Procurement & Contract Management, focusing on procurement strategy and contract administration.
JTJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Purchasing & Supplies Management
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Purchasing & Supplies Management with emphasis on procurement operations and supply chain practices.
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