ABRAHAM KIPTOO KURGAT
10 Italianate St, Charlemont
Summary
Detail-oriented Procurement and Supply Chain Professional with over 7 years of experience in purchasing operations, SAP systems, contract administration, and vendor management across corporate and non-profit environments. Holds a Master of Professional Accounting from Australian Catholic University and a Bachelor's in Purchasing and Supplies Management. Adept at improving cost-efficiency, ensuring policy compliance, and fostering supplier relationships. Currently serving as a SAP Purchasing Officer at KSL t/a Gen U.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SAP Purchasing Officer
KSL t/a Gen U
02.2024 - Current
- Create and manage purchase requisitions and orders for services in SAP.
- Source and liaise with vendors and service providers.
- Maintain vendor master data and procurement records.
- Monitor service delivery timelines and contract compliance.
- Generate SAP-based procurement performance reports.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and accounts payable.
Operations Manager – Administration Department
Motion Industrials Ltd
12.2016 - 06.2018
- Oversaw sourcing and supply chain teams to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Fostered vendor partnerships and led strategic negotiations.
- Coordinated product delivery cycles, problem-solving across departments.
Procurement Assistant (CAPEX & MRO Projects)
Unilever Kenya Limited
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Coordinated bid solicitation, contract awards, and inventory optimization.
- Reduced obsolete stock by 50% through inter-factory trade-in (Funguka Project).
- Led Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) project: raised consignment levels to 71%.
- Sourced materials for major infrastructure and machinery projects.
Procurement Casual (Intern)
National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC)
04.2015 - 07.2015
- Assisted in purchase requisition preparation, supplier evaluations, and stock management.
Intern – Logistics and Supply Chain
Africa Sahara Logistics Ltd
07.2014 - 11.2014
- Handled incoming inventory, issued goods, and supported material flow planning.
Intern – Procurement and Warehouse Department
US Army Medical Research Unit (USAMRU-K)
03.2014 - 05.2014
- Managed stores requisitions, received goods, performed stocktaking and logistics.
Education
Master of Professional Accounting -
Australian Catholic University
06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Purchasing and Supplies Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
07.2015
Diploma - Community Services
Australian Institute of Business and Technology
Skills
- SAP ERP (Purchasing, Vendor Management, Reporting)
- Purchase Requisition and Order Management
- Contract Negotiation and Compliance
- Supplier Sourcing and Relationship Management
- Cost Control and Budget Monitoring
- Procurement Policy & Ethics
- Vendor Master Data Management
- Inventory Oversight and Strategic Sourcing
Certification
- Leadership training and team facilitation (ASCENT Program)
- JKUAT Tech Expo 5.0 – Event Coordinator and Social Media Lead
Languages
Fluent in English and Swahili
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, Travel, Swimming, Cycling
Timeline
SAP Purchasing Officer
KSL t/a Gen U
02.2024 - Current
Operations Manager – Administration Department
Motion Industrials Ltd
12.2016 - 06.2018
Procurement Assistant (CAPEX & MRO Projects)
Unilever Kenya Limited
09.2015 - 10.2016
Procurement Casual (Intern)
National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC)
04.2015 - 07.2015
Intern – Logistics and Supply Chain
Africa Sahara Logistics Ltd
07.2014 - 11.2014
Intern – Procurement and Warehouse Department
US Army Medical Research Unit (USAMRU-K)
03.2014 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Purchasing and Supplies Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Diploma - Community Services
Australian Institute of Business and Technology
Master of Professional Accounting -
Australian Catholic University
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