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Gerh Andolini

@gerhandolini

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Senior procurement strategist turning complex supply chains into measurable cost and quality gains.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead procurement transformation—owning strategic sourcing, ERP-enabled workflows, and supplier optimization—while reducing waste and risk. I want to build teams that deliver measurable cost, speed, and quality improvements across complex, regulated environments.

I’m a procurement strategist with 15+ years of experience transforming cost centers into competitive advantages across construction, manufacturing, and technology. I specialize in designing resilient procurement systems that eliminate 20–45% waste while strengthening supply chain reliability.

Across multi-country operations in Rwanda, Kenya, and South Sudan, I’ve managed $50M+ inventories while improving quality and operational velocity. I’m known for delivering $250K+ annual cost reductions and building high-performance procurement teams that sustain results.

In my recent role, I eliminated $250K+ in annual procurement waste by negotiating tiered rate structures with 150+ vetted platforms, reducing freelance onboarding from 14 days to 48 hours (92%). I also built interactive dashboards tracking 12+ portfolio metrics and identifying $1.2M+ in hidden savings opportunities.

I bring deep ERP implementation expertise across SAP, Oracle, Odoo, and Mzizi, plus a compliance-first mindset using IR35/GDPR frameworks and regulatory auditing practices. Whether optimizing workflows, curating supplier networks, or strengthening infrastructure compliance, I focus on measurable outcomes—faster decisions, lower risk, and better performance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Procurement Consultant

Current

Procurement Freelancers

Feb 2020 - Present (6 years 4 months)

Eliminated $250K+ in annual procurement waste by negotiating tiered rate structures with 150+ vetted platforms, reducing client per-hire cost by 22% while improving talent quality by 35%. Reduced freelance onboarding from 14 days to 48 hours (92%) via VMS integration and automated compliance workflows, and implemented IR35/GDPR-compliant contracting frameworks to reduce legal exposure by 90%.

Strategic Sourcing Vendor Management Contract Negotiation VMS Integration Risk Mitigation

Facilities Systems Consultant

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority & East African School

Jun 2023 - May 2024 (11 months)

Engineered maintenance protocols for critical aviation infrastructure aligned with ICAO/EASA standards, achieving 100% compliance across 15+ facilities with zero audit findings. Overhauled inspection and predictive maintenance for plumbing, HVAC, and ventilation to reduce downtime by 35%+ and prevent $85K+ in operational losses through rapid diagnostics.

Predictive Maintenance HVAC Systems Plumbing Ventilation Systems Auditing

Procurement Executive

Steel Structures Ltd

Feb 2018 - Feb 2019 (1 year)

Redesigned approval workflows and deployed the SAP procurement module, cutting turnaround time by 23% to accelerate vehicle maintenance and project delivery. Delivered $200K+ in savings through renegotiated bulk contracts for high-wear components and improved vendor relationships, and built market forecasting models to support data-driven procurement decisions.

Procurement Modules Workflow Optimization Renegotiations Forecasting Procurement Stakeholder Management

Regional Procurement & Warehouse Manager

Seremala Construction & Engineering Ltd

Jun 2011 - May 2017 (5 years 11 months)

Managed $50M+ inventory and procurement operations across Rwanda, Kenya, and South Sudan, maintaining 100% compliance while reducing costs by 20%. Led and mentored a 40-person warehouse team with 100% retention over 6 years, introduced Scrum for procurement delivery to a 300-person organization (25% higher completion rates), and established a distribution hub generating $1.3M+ in new revenue by id

Inventory Management Supply Chain Compliance Warehouse operations Risk Frameworks Market Expansion Scrum Methodology

Storekeeper

Seremala Construction & Engineering Ltd

Jan 2009 - May 2011 (2 years 4 months)

Verified deliveries against purchase orders, inspected for damage/discrepancies, and maintained accurate documentation to strengthen procurement-to-operations execution. Organized and stored materials, coordinated requests from construction crews with proper issuance records and authorization protocols, and supported smoother project delivery by enforcing warehouse organization and storage procedu

Quality Control Warehouse Organization Materials Issuance Tracking Warehouse Documentation Authorization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Stellenbosch Business School

Executive Leadership Programme in Procurement and Supply Chain, Purchasing & Supply Chain Management

2025 - 2025

Completed an Executive Leadership Programme in Procurement and Supply Chain from April 2025 to December 2025, focusing on purchasing and supply chain management and European public procurement.

ALISON

Certificate, Forensic Science

2015 - 2015

Earned a Certificate in Forensic Science in 2015.

Hawk Eye Technologies

Supply Chain Foundations (training), Supply Chain Management

2010 - 2011

Completed supply chain learning modules from 2010 to 2011, including fundamentals of sustainable supply chains, supply chain analysis for inventory problems, and procurement-related foundations.