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Loise Mihari

@loisemihari

Business Analyst specializing in procurement risk. Identified $1.5M+ vendor exposure. Expert in Excel, Power BI, SQL, and SAP MM. Remote-ready.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

Remote business analyst role applying procurement expertise and analytics to optimize operations, reduce risk, and drive data-driven decision making, and seeking growth opportunities with mission-driven organizations valuing analytical rigor and strategic problem-solving.

Business Analyst with specialized expertise in procurement and supply chain optimization. Combining a BSc in Procurement & Contract Management with advanced analytical capabilities, I identify operational risks and develop data-driven solutions that protect business continuity and drive cost efficiency.

Key Achievements:

- Identified $1.5M+ vendor concentration exposure through analysis of $2.3M procurement portfolio

- Developed comprehensive vendor risk assessment frameworks and diversification strategies

- Built interactive dashboards analyzing customer retention, market intelligence, and healthcare resource optimization

- Delivered 100+ analytical reports for international clients across gaming, real estate, and business sectors

Technical Expertise: Advanced Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables), Power BI (DAX functions, dashboard development), SQL (data analysis, reporting), SAP Materials Management (MM), statistical analysis

Industry Experience: Procurement, supply chain management, business operations, market research, vendor evaluation, compliance analysis

I excel at translating complex data into actionable business recommendations, with particular strength in identifying hidden risks and optimization opportunities that drive measurable business impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Business Research Specialist

Gaming Industry Marketing Agency

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Conducted market and supplier research for international gaming operators supporting procurement decisions for client initiatives worth over $500K and delivered 100+ reports with actionable vendor-risk and compliance recommendations.

Market Research Stakeholder Management Compliance

Business Operations Support

Simson Consultancy Limited

Jan 2019 - Dec 2024 (5 years 11 months)

Supported procurement and vendor management for property investments, conducting market analysis for over $200K in acquisitions and streamlining vendor selection and performance-tracking processes.

Supplier Sourcing Vendor Management Market Analysis Contract Evaluation Performance Tracking Excel Procurement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Bachelor of Science, Procurement & Contract Management

2015 - 2017

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Procurement & Contract Management with coursework in strategic procurement, supplier management, contract law, supply chain analytics, financial management, and risk & compliance management.

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Diploma, Purchasing & Supplies Management

2012 - 2013

Completed a Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies Management covering inventory control, supplier negotiation, logistics & distribution, and procurement law.