Chris Isabwa

A highly productive and results-oriented procurement & supply chain management professional with 33 years experience and a demonstrated ability to design, develop and deploy procurement systems, strategies, policies and procedures; to significantly reduce acquisition costs by standardizing processes, negotiating favorable terms, streamlining supplier channels and effective supplier relationship management.

Customer focused with excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, the ability to influence decisions and a team player with a strong commitment to integrity, transparency and code of ethical conduct.

My proven dedication to optimizing purchasing success, along with my ability to build dynamic relationships with all stakeholders, will contribute immensely to the success of your company. 

Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you and speaking with you soon.

I’m currently working as a Procurement Consultant with Wildlife Clubs of Kenya. I have worked as Procurement Manager with CIC Insurance Group Ltd for seven (7) years, Procurement Specialist with Islamic Development Bank and Kenya Medical Research Institute as the Head of Procurement, a position I held for four (4) years. Prior to joining KEMRI, I worked at Postal Corporation of Kenya as Manager, Procurement & Stores for a period of five (5) years and National Museums of Kenya as Head of Supplies for two (2) years. I have also worked at Jo World Agencies as a Logistics Officer for one (1) year; United Nations Development Programme as a Procurement Officer for three (3) years; Kenya Power and Lightening Co. Ltd as an Auditor (Purchasing) for one (1) year and for Kenya Breweries Ltd as a Purchasing Officer for seven (7) years.

I have attained a Master of Business Administration from the University of Leicester (UK) and a post graduate diploma in Purchasing and Supplies from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (UK).