Maurice Bassey Email & Phone Number

- Result-oriented procurement Leader with 15+ years of experience in driving cost savings and enhancing procurement effectiveness through results-oriented strategies. - Proficient in Category Management encompassing both Direct and Indirect Procurement,contributing to overall organizational efficiency and strategic procurement excellence.- Vast knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier analysis, contract negotiation, and processimprovement initiatives.- Profound understanding of P2P processes, MRO/Consumables management, total cost ofownership analysis, ERP, and E-Procurement Systems.- Functional expertise in contract management, procurement of goods and services, demand anddelivery management, supply network capability building, and planning.Key Achievements:- Supported and facilitated the outsourcing of vital projects for the Wadi B Oil Drilling Project in Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria, with a value of $23M. This resulted in a commendable 12.5% savings on the contract award value for Shefa Engineering, a subsidiary of Levene Energy Holdings.- Championed the successful standardization of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) valued at $394M across all divisions of Lafarge Africa Plc. By consolidating purchase volumes, leveraging catalogues and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI). Achieving significant savings of 25% on PPE and safety consumables.- Initiated and oversaw the implementation of E-sourcing technology (BRAVO) across five plants, ensuring the efficient management of a spending portfolio totalling approximately $575M.- Successfully sourced and awarded an order for the Replacement of the Kiln shell Outlet and TAD damage section (supply & installation) for Unicem Plant valued at $778M. This achieved a substantial 10% reduction from the initial offer.CORE COMPETENCIES- Procurement Process and Policies Development-Total Cost of Ownership Understanding- Global Category Management- RFI and Supplier Analysis- Procure-to-Pay (P2P) understanding.- Stakeholder and Vendor Relationship Management- Effective Communication (Written & Oral)- Negotiation Skills, from Source (RFX) to Contract-Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ERP and E-Procurement Systems.-Risk Mitigation and Compliance Management-Supplier Relationship and Performance ManagementEducation and Certification:- Holds a master’s degree in Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management from the University of Salford Manchester.- Holds the esteemed MCIPS (UK) certification, underscoring dedication to ongoing professional development and innovation.