Keziah Masitsa

Lead enterprise-wide procurement strategy across multi-site construction operations, managing an annual procurement portfolio exceeding KES 2.8B across 9 active project sites. Established group-wide procurement frameworks and delivered 12–18% cost savings through strategic sourcing and vendor governance, while reducing vendor onboarding cycle time by 30%.

Implemented a streamlined sponsorship selection process for students, improving efficiency and accuracy based on academic merit, financial need, and future potential. Managed event logistics and execution, and mentored sponsored students on goal setting, resilience, and leadership.

Managed end-to-end execution of 25 corporate events, including planning, logistics, and budget oversight (Ksh100,000–Ksh5M). Increased event attendance by 20% through outreach and stakeholder engagement, and negotiated vendor contracts to achieve average cost savings of 15% per event.

Provided strategic leadership in procurement and supply chain management, overseeing a team of 25 and a quarterly budget of Ksh850M across affordable housing delivery on 10 sites. Drove cost reduction of 20%, improved procurement data migration outcomes (reducing downtime by 20%), and increased operational efficiency by 30% through demand forecasting, inventory improvements, and Lean Six Sigma.

Led procurement for 6 affordable housing projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective material delivery. Coordinated a transition from manual ordering to NAV and supported team adoption to meet project deadlines.

Collaborated with lawyers, developers, and sales teams to implement an automated investor onboarding process, reducing lead time from up to 10 weeks to 1 week. Improved customer outcomes by resolving issues for 80% of cases, analyzed data for 1,500+ clients, and grew reinvestment rates from 16% to 40% while expanding the team from 1 to 6 relationship managers.

Built client relationships to formulate investment strategies aligned to client goals, increasing referrals and reinvestment by 16%. Delivered client presentations and briefs, and closed deals worth Ksh17M across 40 new investor sales.

Participated in planning and execution of community events and supported collaboration among volunteers. Conducted interactive first aid training (including CPR, wound care, and emergency response protocols) and served as a liaison between the university and Red Cross to strengthen partnerships.

Led event operations running three times per week, coordinating procurement readiness and on-site execution. Created procurement checklists and managed client and internal relationships to ensure events ran smoothly and within budget.

Supported month-end closing by verifying journal entries and assisting with closing processes to improve efficiency. Learned institutional information management systems quickly and applied them to daily budget preparation tasks to boost productivity.

Completed Level 4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply and is currently studying for Level 4 with expected completion in 2026.

Grade: Second Class Honors, Upper Division

Activities and societies: Member, Economics Student Association; Dissemination Officer for the Red Cross Club (2019/20).

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Moi University (Sept 2016–Aug 2021), achieving Second Class Honors (Upper Division). Served as Economics Student Association Dissemination Officer for the Red Cross Club in 2019/20.