Brian Oruko
Charlotte
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Operations Manager
FAMILY DOLLAR
CHARLOTTE
2024.10 - Current
- Assisted in the recruitment, training, and evaluation of personnel.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions and bank deposits.
- Supervised loading and unloading of materials from incoming trucks.
- Assisted with scheduling shipments and deliveries according to customer requirements.
- Supervised a team of warehouse workers to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Procurement Manager
Cerberus Engineering Ltd
NAIROBI
2022.11 - 2024.09
- Identified and sourced new products/services aligned with company competencies.
- Collaborated with engineers and architects to create an accurate budget and timeframe in which the project can be created.
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with suppliers and negotiated contracts with them.
- Identified potential vendors and evaluated them according to price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and sustainability.
Procurement Officer
Surestep Systems & Solutions Ltd
NAIROBI
2021.08 - 2022.11
- Identified and sourced new products and services aligned with company competencies.
- Evaluated vendors' products and services based on price, quality, availability, and reliability.
- Processed payments to suppliers within established timelines while ensuring accuracy of invoice details.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors in order to secure the most favorable terms possible.
- Maintained an up-to-date database of approved suppliers along with their contact information.
Procurement Officer
Transpower Africa Ltd
NAIROBI
2020.02 - 2021.08
- Tracked shipments to ensure on-time deliveries while minimizing transit costs.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely availability of raw materials for production.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors in order to secure the most favorable terms possible.
- Reviewed invoices and purchase orders.
- Identified potential new suppliers, evaluated them and negotiated contracts with the selected vendors.
Procurement Officer
TWYFOD CERAMICS MFG
NAIROBI
2019.08 - 2020.11
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate pricing for the purchase of raw materials.
- Evaluated vendor performance based on criteria such as price competitiveness, product quality, delivery reliability.
- Scheduled deliveries for company materials, supplies and equipment.
- Oversaw shipping and receiving procedures for parts and finished goods.
- Resolved customer complaints related to product quality or delivery issues.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
NAIROBI2023-03
Bachelor of Business Administration and Management - PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
MOI UNIVERSITY
NAIROBI2020-12
Associate of Applied Business Degree - PURCHASING AND SUPPLIES
MOI UNIVERSITY
01.2018
Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Price negotiation
- Global Procurement
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics coordination
- Cost-reduction strategies
- ERP and SAP systems
- Vendor sourcing
- Supplier Relationship Management
Certification
- Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)
- First Aid Certification
- OSHA Certified
- Forklift Operator Certification - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Timeline
Assistant Operations Manager
FAMILY DOLLAR
2024.10 - Current
Procurement Manager
Cerberus Engineering Ltd
2022.11 - 2024.09
Procurement Officer
Surestep Systems & Solutions Ltd
2021.08 - 2022.11
Procurement Officer
Transpower Africa Ltd
2020.02 - 2021.08
Procurement Officer
TWYFOD CERAMICS MFG
2019.08 - 2020.11
Some College (No Degree) - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
Bachelor of Business Administration and Management - PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
MOI UNIVERSITY
Associate of Applied Business Degree - PURCHASING AND SUPPLIES
MOI UNIVERSITY