Eric Njamumo

Accomplished and results-driven Procurement and Supply Chain Leader with over 14 years of experience leading procurement, logistics, and supply chain operations across diverse African markets. Highly skilled in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and implementation of digital ERP systems that enhance operational visibility and performance. Demonstrated success in developing lean procurement frameworks, driving cost optimization, and strengthening supplier performance within manufacturing, energy, and FMCG industries.

Recognized for collaborative leadership, business integrity, and delivery of sustainable supply chain solutions that align with organizational growth and environmental goals.

PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS SPECIALIST-EASTERN AND WEST AFRICA - Tatu City Limited SEZ - Kenya

(2026-01)

Tatu City is a 5,000-acre, new city with homes, schools, offices, a shopping district, medical clinics, nature areas, a sport & entertainment complex and manufacturing area for more than 250,000 residents and tens of thousands of day visitors. Schools and businesses are already open at Tatu City, and a range of homes suit all incomes.

• Sourcing and developing new local and international suppliers to strengthen supply reliability, improve service delivery, and enhance cost efficiency across projects at Tatu City.
• Optimizing supply and demand planning processes through detailed spend analysis, delivering significant cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Identifying procurement and supply chain risks and implementing mitigation strategies to minimize project delays, compliance gaps, and operational disruptions.
• Negotiating favorable commercial contracts, pricing structures, and payment terms to achieve cost reductions and improve supplier performance.
• Managing duty remission scheme reconciliations and ensuring continuous compliance with all KRA regulatory requirements and statutory obligations.
• Coordinating importation documentation, permits, and approvals with relevant government agencies to facilitate efficient customs clearance and timely delivery of goods.
• Designing and implementing innovative procurement strategies that are enhancing process efficiency, governance, and cost control within the organization.
• Strengthening strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to enhance collaboration and project execution.
• Overseeing the procurement, asset disposal, and contract management processes while ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Leading the end-to-end tendering process, including the preparation and issuance of tender documents such as RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs to prospective bidders.
• Managing all communications, clarifications, and correspondence with tenderers throughout the bidding process to ensure transparency and alignment with procurement requirements.
• Leading technical and commercial bid evaluations to ensure a fair, competitive, and compliant procurement process that delivers value for money.
• Acting as the lead negotiator on commercial terms, pricing, and contractual conditions to secure the best possible value and risk positioning for Tatu City projects.
• Preparing detailed tender evaluation and recommendation-for-award reports and finalizing contract documentation for execution and project implementation.

PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS MANAGER-EASTERN AND WEST AFRICA - Burn Manufacturing USA LLC - Eastern and West Africa

(2021-07 - 2025-12)

BURN Manufacturing is a global clean energy company that designs and manufactures fuel-efficient, clean-burning cookstoves, empowering millions of households across Africa through sustainable technology.

• Spearhead procurement strategies for raw materials, components, and services across East and West Africa.
• Negotiate and manage long-term contracts ensuring supplier compliance, cost efficiency, and reliability.
• Oversee inbound logistics, freight coordination, and regulatory compliance with KRA, KPA, and KEBS.
• Implement ERP-based supply chain monitoring tools improving decision-making and transparency.
• Foster supplier performance reviews and corrective action frameworks to ensure continual improvement.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team ensuring operational synergy and efficiency.
• Achieved 45% cost reduction through structured sourcing, supplier development, and policy redesign.
• Led implementation of digital dashboards enhancing procurement analytics and executive reporting.
• Introduced supplier audit programs reducing delivery lead time by 25%.
• Enhanced multi-country operations through process harmonization and digitized procurement workflows.

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST - Spenomatic Labs & Chemicals Limited - Kenya

(2019-01 - 2021-06)

The company's focus is Empowering Africa through Energy and Environment solutions namely: boilers, thermic fluid heaters, co-generation plants, turbines, burners, water treatment plants, effluent and sewage treatment plants, water, fuel and process chemicals, steam distribution products, pump and packaging machines and spares and service for all the above equipment.

• Oversaw import and distribution logistics ensuring timely project installations.
• Implemented cost-control initiatives resulting in 18% logistics savings.
• Led AEO certification initiative reducing clearing times and demurrage by up to USD 12,000 per shipment.
• Introduced lean processes improving warehouse efficiency and on-time dispatch rate by 35%.
• Established supplier KPIs to enhance quality consistency and procurement performance

Procurement Officer - Spenomatic Kenya ltd - Kenya

(2016-06 - 2018-12)

Procurement Officer - Coptic Hospital ltd - Kenya

(2015-03 - 2016-05)

Supply chain assistant - Color packaging ltd - Kenya

(2013-03 - 2015-02)

Store officer - Color packaging ltd - Kenya

(2012-01 - 2013-03)

Procurement /Internal marketing intern - plumb line Hardware Ltd - Kenya

(2011-04 - 2011-07)

Assistant Project coordinator - Mugumo Communications Ltd - Kenya

(2010-09 - 2010-12)

Sales and Marketing Intern - Image office supplies Ltd - Kenya

(2010-06 - 2010-09)

Master of Business Admin - Strategic Management - JKUAT (2022 - 2023)

Bachelor of Business - Business Administration - Limkokwing University of creative technology (2010 - 2012)

ICM Diploma - Purchasing and Supplies Level 1&2 - Nairobi Aviation College (2011 - 2012)

ICM Diploma - Sales and Marketing Level 1&2 - Nairobi Aviation College (2009 - 2010)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Nyeri high School (2004 - 2008)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Karatina D.E.B Primary School (1996 - 2003)