Harrison

Purchasing Officer
Male28 y/oPurchasing Manager/SupervisorLive in KenyaNationality Kenya
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Work experience

Purchasing Officer

Starcity Cosmetics & Fragrances
2024.09-Current(9 months)
Manage purchase orders, pricing updates, and delivery schedules for 10+ key suppliers, ensuring timely procurement of beauty products. Track supplier lead times, resolving delays proactively to prevent stockouts, improving on-time deliveries by 18%. Maintain accurate procurement records, including contracts, invoices, and supplier performance reports. Collaborate with finance and logistics teams to align procurement with budget and inventory needs.

Procurement Officer

Hapevin General Suppliers
2022.02-2024.10(3 years)
Automated purchase order tracking, reducing processing time by 30% and improving documentation accuracy. Supported cost negotiations, achieving 10% savings while expanding supplier diversity by 25%. Worked closely with supply chain teams to forecast demand, reducing excess inventory by 20%.

Procurement Intern

Nakuru County Government
2020.12-2021.06(7 months)
Assisted in procurement documentation and inventory audits, resolving 12% stock discrepancies. Supported disaster relief procurement, coordinating with suppliers for timely delivery of essential goods. Assist in preparing and processing purchase orders (POs) and requisitions. Maintain and update procurement records, databases, and supplier information File and organize procurement documents (contracts, invoices, bids). Support supplier evaluation based on price, quality, and delivery timelines. Assist in maintaining supplier relationships and communication

Educational experience

Kenyatta University

Commerce (Procurement & Supply Chain Management)
2016.04-2021.12(6 years)
Relevant Coursework: Strategic Procurement International Supply Chain Management Operations & Lean Management Cost Analysis & Budgeting E-Procurement & Digital Supply Chains Skills Gained: Procurement: Tendering, vendor evaluation, purchase order management. Logistics: Transportation planning, 3PL coordination, customs clearance. Data-Driven Decision Making: Spend analysis, KPI tracking (OTIF, lead time). Compliance: Knowledge of PPRA, WTO-GPA, and IFPSM standards

Naivasha High School

national exam high school
2011.12-2015.10(4 years)
attained a C+ in my high school education

Purple Hear Academy

National exam
2002.11-2010.11(8 years)
attained a C+

Languages

English
Proficient

Certificates

Driving License (Categories B, C, B+E) | Pettans Driving School, 2016 Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) | Pettans Computer College, 2016
2016.01

Skills

Problem-Solving
Negotiation
Strategic Sourcing
Vendor sourcing, tender management, contract negotiation, purchase order processing
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