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BrianMike Nderitu

@mikenderitu

Administrative and Operations Manager with 9+ years streamlining procurement, tendering, and office delivery in fast-paced SMEs.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a senior operations or administrative leadership role where I can streamline procurement, tendering, and delivery, lead cross-functional teams, and drive process improvements—while leveraging my tech-savvy approach in remote or relocation-friendly environments.

I’m a Results-driven Administrative and Operations Manager with 9+ years of progressive experience streamlining procurement, vendor relations, office operations, and project delivery in fast-paced SME environments. I lead multi-supplier ecosystems, coordinate complex tendering, and keep delivery on-time and within scope.

At Izmir Enterprises Ltd, I directed daily office operations for a multi-category supply company while overseeing a 5+ staff team and ensuring zero-disruption workflow across procurement, logistics, and client services. I manage 30+ vendors, negotiate contract terms that reduced average procurement lead times by ~20%, and deliver 95%+ on-time, on-spec completion across supply contracts.

I also run end-to-end tendering, from sourcing opportunities to preparing and submitting compliant bid documents, achieving a strong win rate on government and corporate tenders. Tech-savvy and cybersecurity-certified, I adopt new platforms confidently and use structured filing/database systems to reduce document retrieval time by an estimated 40%.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Administrative Manager

Current

Izmir Enterprises Ltd

May 2020 - Present (6 years 1 month)

Directed daily office operations for a multi-category supply company, overseeing 5+ staff to maintain zero-disruption workflow across procurement, logistics, and client services. Managed 30+ vendors, negotiated contract terms that reduced average procurement lead times by ~20%, and led end-to-end tendering and project delivery with 95%+ on-time, on-spec completion.

Office Management Team Leadership Scheduling

Sales & Admin Assistant

NECST Motors Kenya Ltd

Dec 2018 - Apr 2020 (1 year 4 months)

Sourced and qualified new business leads through client visits and needs assessments, contributing to measurable growth in the sales pipeline. Prepared and submitted sales contracts and proposals with high accuracy, delivered sales presentations, and produced market intelligence reports for management.

Lead Generation Proposal Writing Client Presentations Market Intelligence Objection Handling Scheduling

Procurement & Admin Assistant

Izmir Enterprises Ltd

Jul 2016 - Nov 2018 (2 years 4 months)

Supported procurement operations including supplier sourcing, supply order processing, and inventory monitoring to ensure uninterrupted stock flow. Managed office administration (filing, database maintenance, correspondence) and prepared tender documentation packages to meet compliance requirements and deadlines.

Procurement Support Supplier Sourcing Order Processing Inventory Management Tender Requirements Compliance Management Office Administration

Administrative Intern

Kenya Women Microfinance Bank

May 2015 - Sep 2015 (4 months)

Supported daily administrative and customer service operations in a regulated financial services environment. Assisted with data entry, filing, client record management, and general office support.

Office Administration Customer Service Support Data Entry Client Records Process Support Records Management Google Workspace Microsoft 365