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Brian Oruko

Charlotte,NC

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Buyer

Northline Roofing Ltd
Charlotte, NC
10.2024 - Current
  • Source, negotiate, and establish relationships with suppliers to secure the best possible pricing, terms, and conditions.
  • Conduct regular market research and analysis to identify new suppliers, products, and technologies that align with the company's needs.
  • Manage the end-to-end procurement process, from purchase requisition to goods receipt, and payment processing.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, and IT teams, to ensure alignment on procurement decisions.
  • Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, and compliance with contract terms, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and risk mitigation within the procurement function.
  • Collaborated with other departments, such as engineering or production teams, during the development phase of new roofing projects.

Procurement Manager

Cerberus Engineering Ltd
Nairobi, KE
11.2022 - 08.2024
  • Identified and sourced new products and services aligned with company competencies.
  • Collaborated with engineers and architects to create an accurate budget and timeframe in which the project can be completed.
  • Reviewed existing contracts on a regular basis to ensure compliance with company requirements.
  • Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure advantageous terms and agreements.
  • Draft and negotiate contracts, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
  • Generate regular reports on procurement metrics, cost savings, supplier performance, and market trends.
  • Stay updated with market trends, commodity prices, and supplier capabilities to make informed purchasing decisions.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as engineering or production teams during the development phase of new projects.

Procurement Officer

TransPower Energy
Nairobi, KE
06.2021 - 10.2022
  • Identified and sourced new products and services aligned with company competencies.
  • Ensured that materials were delivered at expected costs and quality levels.
  • Evaluated products and services offered by vendors based on factors such as 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 accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
  • Reviewed and approved vendor invoices.

Procurement Officer

Twyford Ceramics
Nairobi, KE
05.2018 - 11.2020
  • Ensured that all purchases were made in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed requisitions submitted by internal stakeholders for accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepares, maintains, and reviews purchasing files, reports, and price lists.
  • Checks shipments when they arrive to ensure that orders have been filled correctly, and that goods meet specifications.
  • Processed payments to suppliers within established timelines while ensuring accuracy of invoice details.
  • Managed supplier relationships by providing timely responses to inquiries, addressing issues promptly.
  • Reviewed and approved vendor invoices.

Education

Bachelor in Procurement And Supplychain - Supply Chain Management

MOI UNIVERSITY
Nairobi
12-2020

Associate of Applied Business - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

MOI UNIVERSITY
Nairobi
05-2018

Skills

  • Contract preparation
  • Negotiation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Vendor relations
  • Purchase order management
  • Recordkeeping skills
  • Pricing
  • Strategic sourcing
  • ERP and SAP Systems
  • Contract negotiation

Timeline

Procurement Buyer

Northline Roofing Ltd
10.2024 - Current

Procurement Manager

Cerberus Engineering Ltd
11.2022 - 08.2024

Procurement Officer

TransPower Energy
06.2021 - 10.2022

Procurement Officer

Twyford Ceramics
05.2018 - 11.2020

Bachelor in Procurement And Supplychain - Supply Chain Management

MOI UNIVERSITY

Associate of Applied Business - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

MOI UNIVERSITY

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