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gilbert kurui

@gilbertkurui

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Experienced supply chain and procurement specialist driving efficiency and cost savings.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead procurement and supply chain improvements, drive cost savings, mentor teams, and implement data-driven processes within a collaborative, growth-oriented organization.

I am a results-driven Supply Chain and Procurement Specialist with eight years of progressive experience delivering inventory optimization, procurement strategy, contract negotiation and end-to-end logistics management across corporate and healthcare sectors. I have a consistent record of implementing process improvements, leading S&OP activities, managing vendor relationships, and achieving measurable cost savings using tools such as SAP and CRM systems.

I excel at cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder communication and operational leadership—having coordinated large-scale distribution, importation and fleet-tracking operations, supervised warehouse teams and led continuous improvement projects that improved service levels and procurement turnaround times. I bring resilience, attention to detail and a commitment to ethical, data-driven supply chain practices to drive value in dynamic environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Supply Chain Specialist

Current

Safetrac Limited

Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)

Orchestrated end-to-end order fulfillment and strategic sourcing, negotiated supplier contracts and freight rates, and maintained tracking for 3,000+ vehicles to improve delivery visibility and reduce logistics delays.

SAP Strategic Sourcing Inventory Management Contract Negotiation CRM Data Analysis Forecasting

Supply Chain Coordinator

Bidcoro Africa Limited

Feb 2019 - May 2021 (2 years 3 months)

Led S&OP and operations planning, developed SOPs and procurement budgets, negotiated supplier contracts, and implemented continuous improvement projects to optimize inventory and achieve cost savings.

SAP Procurement SOP Development Inventory Control

Supply and Operations Planner

Medhub Lifeline Limited

Nov 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 2 months)

Managed inventory forecasting and importation of medical supplies, coordinated supplier capacity and equipment installations, and produced supply chain planning reports to ensure timely deliveries.

Inventory Forecasting Inventory Management SAP Reporting

Constituency Supply Chain Officer

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

Mar 2017 - Oct 2017 (7 months)

Managed vendor master data, inbound/outbound warehouse operations and transport negotiations for election materials, ensuring visibility, security, and timely distribution to polling stations.

Vendor Management Warehouse operations Inbound Procurement Record keeping

Constituency Supply Chain Officer

Independent Elections & Boundaries Commission

Mar 2017 - Oct 2017 (7 months)

Managed vendor master data, inbound logistics and distribution of election materials to polling stations, negotiated transport contracts and maintained warehouse records to ensure visibility and security.

Vendor Management Warehouse operations Procurement Contract Negotiation Stock Control Record keeping

Supply Chain Intern

Bamburi Cement Limited

Apr 2015 - May 2016 (1 year 1 month)

Supported supplier sourcing and payments follow-up, maintained stock records in SAP, coordinated logistics, and contributed to achieving a 95% PO turnaround time.

SAP Supplier Sourcing Logistics Coordination