Ruth Oduor

A self-driven procurement professional with 4yrs + progressive experience in procurement. I have acquired strong negotiation skills through working in the procurement department. I also possess comprehensive knowledge in the procurement software which is necessary in making daily operations more effective. I am seeking opportunities in Procurement to provide solutions that deliver business performance.

Procurement Assistant - Kingsway Tyres - Nairobi, Kenya

(2022-07 - 2026-05)

• Negotiated prices with suppliers to secure competitive purchasing terms.
• Requested quotations, evaluated supplier offers and prepared purchase orders upon approval.
• Liaised with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and followed up on purchase returns.
• Prepared Local Purchase Orders (LPOs) for required purchases and coordinated procurement requests with branches.
• Monitored stock levels for consumable goods and supported stock turnover through branch coordination.
• Prepared monthly procurement reports and maintained effective supplier communication.

Procurement Assistant - Transmara Sugar Company Limited - Kenya

(2016-05 - 2019-09)

• Liaised and negotiated with suppliers to agree on prices and resolve supplier concerns.
• Prepared Local Purchase Orders and service orders using ERP systems.
• Compared and evaluated supplier offers to support purchasing decisions.
• Handled invoices for payment and maintained procurement documentation and records.
• Tracked orders and followed up to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Prepared monthly procurement reports as required.

Property Management & Accounts Assistant - Firmventure Business Consultants

(2020-07 - 2022-07)

Prepared maintenance and activity reports; reconciled receipts and bank statements; maintained records; supported property inspections and tenant/client issue resolution.

Customer Support Volunteer - Skilled UP Life

(2022-06 - 2022-12)

Supported customer and volunteer profiles, handled Tawk chats, and assisted members with profile completion.

Bachelor - Procurement and Contract Management - Jomo Kenyatta University (2018-01 - 2021-05)

Diploma - Purchasing and Supply Chain Management - Maseno University (2014-05 - 2015-04)

Certificate - CP201 Business Finance – Business Certificate Scholarship Programme - European Business University of Luxembourg (2021-09 - 2022-01)