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
Nairobi12-2020
Associate of Applied Business - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
MOI UNIVERSITY
Nairobi05-2018
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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