Years of experience: 17
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Desmond's Career Path
Sep. 2022 -Present
Nigeria Distilleries LimitedGroup Indirect Procurement Manager
Ikeja, 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 in...
Oct. 2021 -Sep. 2022
GZ Industries LtdProcurement Team Lead
AgbaraManaged 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 gover...
Jul. 2019 -Oct. 2021
Grand Oak LimitedProcurement Development Manager
Lagos, 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 mode...