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BENSON KIMANI NYAMBURA

PROCUREMENT MANAGER/BRANCH MANAGER
Nairobi, Nairobi Province

Summary

Constructive problem solver with excellent management and organization knowledge, articulate communication and interpersonal skills. Natural leader with ability to prioritize and multi-task adhering to set deadlines. Excellent time manager and service focused team player aggressive in meeting set organizational goals and targets.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Procurement Manager

99 MART
01.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with finance departments on budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accurate representation of procurement expenses and cost-saving opportunities.
  • Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
  • Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
  • Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
  • Reduced procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
  • Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
  • Conducted thorough supplier evaluations, selecting vendors based on quality, price, reliability, and commitment to sustainability initiatives.
  • Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
  • Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
  • Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
  • Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
  • Improved inventory management by implementing demand forecasting techniques and optimizing reorder points for critical items.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new suppliers and emerging technologies that could enhance company operations or reduce costs.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
  • Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies.
  • Analyzed spending patterns to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
  • Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers, leading to cost savings and improved profit margins.
  • Reduced excess inventory and minimized waste by introducing just-in-time purchasing system.

Branch Manager

99 Mart Supermarket Kilimani
01.2023 - Current
  • Coordinate daily customer service operations (e.g. sales processes, orders and payments)
  • Track the progress of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual objectives
  • Monitor and maintain store inventory
  • Evaluate employee performance and identify hiring and training needs
  • Supervise and motivate staff to perform their best
  • Coach and support new and existing Sales Associates
  • Monitor retail operating costs, budgets and resources
  • Suggest sales training programs and techniques
  • Communicate with clients and evaluate their needs
  • Analyze consumer behavior and adjust product positioning
  • Handle complaints and compliments from customers
  • Research emerging products and use information to update the store’s merchandise
  • Create reports, analyze and interpret retail data, like revenues, expenses and competition
  • Conduct regular audits to ensure the store is function-able and presentable
  • Make sure all employees adhere to company’s policies and guidelines
  • Act as our store’s representative and set an example for our staff

Key Accounts- Modern Trade

Jubilee Tissues Industry Kenya
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Develop trust relationships with a portfolio of major clients to ensure they do not turn to competition
  • Acquire a thorough understanding of key customer needs and requirements
  • Expand the relationships with existing customers by continuously proposing solutions that meet their objectives
  • Ensure the correct products and services are delivered to customers in a timely manner
  • Serve as the link of communication between key customers and internal teams
  • Resolve any issues and problems faced by customers and deal with complaints to maintain trust
  • Play an integral part in generating new sales that will turn into long-lasting relationships
  • Prepare regular reports of progress and forecasts to internal and external stakeholders using key account sales metrics
  • Generating new market leads for the business and ensuring the growth rate of the company is constant
  • Payment follow up with customers

Section Manager – Fast Moving Consumer Goods

Carrefour Hypermarkets Kenya
01.2016 - 03.2022
  • Setting up of the Category in the hypermarket
  • Negotiations with suppliers to optimize the profit objectives within the category
  • Set product pricing to ensure faster turnaround of the stock in store
  • Ensuring Fair Share of shelf space to ensure development and growth of the category
  • Negotiations for in store promotions and opening offers for the new chain of hypermarkets
  • Joint Business Plans with partners to help grow their sales of their brands and also develop and grow the category
  • Category Management and research on shopper trends maximize the sales output
  • Managing relations with partners to ensure continued business growth

Business Development

Kenruss Limited
05.2015 - 10.2015
  • Responsible for proposing budget and revenue forecasts
  • Planning and developing the right marketing strategy
  • Brief and Train staff to create product awareness and demand
  • Set product pricing for new product releases to meet revenue and profitability goals
  • Organize press campaigns and briefs and arranging product demos
  • Gathering market intelligence on competition and market trends

Intern Sales, Eastern Kenya and Coast Region

Africa Spirits Limited/ Wines of the World
01.2015 - 03.2015
  • Growing the customer base
  • Attending and participating in meetings, workshops, events, and exhibitions
  • Updating documents and sales records
  • Reviewing sales performance against sales targets
  • Organizing promotional activities in the area

Marketing Representative

Teo’s Company Limited
07.2011 - 12.2011
  • Marketing the services of the company to new clients and handling all customer care related queries and correspondence for existing clients
  • Preparation of Marketing campaigns for the organization
  • Generate new ideas to appeal to the consumer
  • Handling all corporate image matters of the organization

Sales Representative

Sharp Kenya Electronics Technology Ltd
02.2011 - 05.2011
  • Sales and customer training for customers of the company
  • Product launches and promotions
  • Handling customer service queries
  • Actual sales and marketing of the products

Education

Diploma - Supplies Chain Management

The Institute of Business Studies in The National Youth Service
Nairobi
11-2016

Paramilitary Training - undefined

The National Youth Service Training College
Gilgil
12.2012

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

01.2010

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined

01.2006

Skills

Outstanding presentation and communication skills

Interests

Football

Travelling & Meeting people
Swimming

Cricket

References

  • Erick, Okiri, Human Capital Practitioner, okirierick@gmail.com, +254 720 065 405
  • James Lucas, Ouma, Retail Operations Manager, James.ouma@simbadutyfree.com, 0720748133, Simba Duty Free
  • Cynthia, Kibe, ckibe@mafcarrefour.com, +254 715 641 228, Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets Kenya Ltd (Carrefour)
  • Imran .S., Mohammed, Managing Director, Imran@jubileetissue.com, 0704110717, Jubilee Tissue Industry Limited
  • Mohammed, Swaleh, General Manager, mohammed@99mart.com, 0759176294, 99 mart limited

Personal Information

  • Nationality: KENYAN
  • Religion: CHRISTIAN

Timeline

Procurement Manager

99 MART
01.2023 - Current

Branch Manager

99 Mart Supermarket Kilimani
01.2023 - Current

Key Accounts- Modern Trade

Jubilee Tissues Industry Kenya
03.2022 - 12.2022

Section Manager – Fast Moving Consumer Goods

Carrefour Hypermarkets Kenya
01.2016 - 03.2022

Business Development

Kenruss Limited
05.2015 - 10.2015

Intern Sales, Eastern Kenya and Coast Region

Africa Spirits Limited/ Wines of the World
01.2015 - 03.2015

Marketing Representative

Teo’s Company Limited
07.2011 - 12.2011

Sales Representative

Sharp Kenya Electronics Technology Ltd
02.2011 - 05.2011

Paramilitary Training - undefined

The National Youth Service Training College

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined

Diploma - Supplies Chain Management

The Institute of Business Studies in The National Youth Service
BENSON KIMANI NYAMBURAPROCUREMENT MANAGER/BRANCH MANAGER