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Nigeria Distilleries LimitedGroup Indirect Procurement Manager
Sep. 2022Ikeja, Lagos State, NigeriaImplemented centralized procurement framework for indirect materials/services across All factories and Warehouses. Developed suppliers and contractors to deliver technical procurement, Capital Projects and factories consumables. Coordinate energy procurement for supplies of diesel, CNG, and maintenance of All Power Generators. Developed suppliers and coordinated IT procurement for hardware infrastructures, software licenses and renewals. Managed marketing procurement for Experiential, Above the Line (ATL) & Below The Line (BTL) advertorials and promotional items. Managed existing contracts and development of new contracts, Service Level Agreements (SLA) and Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) for business continuity. Oversaw reation, processing, and approval of purchase orders and ensure daily closure. Improved supplier quality and responsiveness by sourcing key suppliers for Identified categories. Established annual procurement plans for indirect category thereby reducing maverick purchases by 5% Carried out Supply Chain Analytics for spend data by category and communicate Insights to the Board. Coordinate the Company Tender Committee for prompt awards to competent and cost effective suppliers Leveraged technology solutions to improve procurement operations and facilitate data-driven decision-making. Led and motivated the Indirect Procurement team for increased efficiency.
GZ Industries LtdProcurement Team Lead
Oct. 2021 - Sep. 2022AgbaraManaged GZl Nigeria's procurement teams, coordinating local and foreign procurement processes, resulting in a 7.5% increase in efficiency Ensured compliance with import documentation requirements and facilitated clearance of shipments, reducing clearance time by 15% Achieved competitive pricing through effective negotiation, resulting in 8% cost savings. Fostered good relationships with government agencies, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with regulations. Established and enforced competitive pricing for pickups by door-to-door agents before the award of shipments,resulting in a 7% reduction in transportation costs. Ensured compliance with import documentation requirements and facilitated clearance of shipments. Managed supplier contracts and implemented sourcing processes, including RFPs and negotiation. Ensured safety and environmental compliance for incoming supplies and suppliers' activities.
Grand Oak LimitedProcurement Development Manager
Jul. 2019 - Oct. 2021Lagos, NigeriaDeveloped competent suppliers to serve the supplies of raw and packaging materials, thereby reducing the degree of existing single sourcing by 25% Improved supplier relationship management by 25% by implementing the outcome of vendor survey and performance review Negotiated material prices, terms, and conditions in line with company policies, achieving a 10% cost reduction Conducted cost modeling and supervised end-to-end importation processes, resulting in a 15% reduction in importation costs Reduced product costs by 7% through direct importation of materials and identifying local sources Prepared Material Requirement Plans based on sales budgets for timely procurement, optimizing inventory levels by 10% Restructured vendor registration process, optimizing vendor capability and volume share
FrigoglassSUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST (Materials Planning & Procurement)
Dec. 2013 - Jul. 2019Ughelli, Nigeria• Conduct supplier selection, RFQ process, quote evaluation, and award of contract for all materials (raw and packaging, lubricants and fuel, spares, and consumables). • Conduct supplier performance evaluation and communicate to suppliers to ensure continuous quality supplies and delivery timeliness. • Carry out the registration process of suppliers with all required documentation and compliance with company procurement policy. • Expediting for incoming materials to meet production needs and minimize machine downtime. • Execute Invitation to tender of bids for CAPEX Projects, services, and supply contracts. • Carry out price negotiation of materials and services, payment terms, and delivery schedules. • Liaises with central stores and obtain material receipts and inspection reports of all incoming materials/spares (local, imported, and interplant transfers) • Material Requirement Planning, reporting, tracking, and escalations to central procurement & management for replenishment of centrally procured materials. • Execute materials budgeting, Price impact, and cost savings analysis. • Draft and sign off service level agreements and contract documents for services by suppliers and transporters and keeping proper records and documentation.
FrigoglassELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
Aug. 2012 - Nov. 2013Nigeria• General maintenance of industrial electric motors, vibrators, pumps, compressors and lighting points • Installations and troubleshooting of power panels such as Distribution boards, photo-relays, circuit-breakers, switches and contactors • Collecting relevant data in regards to operating equipments such as current, voltage and temperature • Performing all duties to accepted quality level and applying maximum safety practices.
FrigoglassGRADUATE TRAINEE
Sep. 2011 - Aug. 2012NigeriaAttended on the job training sessions and hands experience on in glass manufacturing processes ranging from supply chain(stores,purchasing,raw materials and warehousing), quality management, I.S production, technical (electrical,plant maintenance, I.S production machine maintenance/process maintenance), finance, human resource management etc
UDOFE METAL INDUSTRIES, OKPEPRODUCTION TECHNICIAN
Jul. 2001 - Jun. 2004• Use of shaping machines in the production of cooking pots and head pans. • Operation of other machines/equipments such as grinders, cutters, drilling machines , etc
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