Samson Egbekunle Mcips, Mba, Email & Phone Number

Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria

• Developing and executing buying strategies for the marketing categories and business services withing the client space.• Managing marketing categories such as events, promotional items, printed items, POS travel management, apparel, any other sourcing categories is an asset.• Developing strong relationship with strategic suppliers and internal stakeholders• Driving costs savings for the organisation and negotiating agreements including prices and terms with the use of state-of-the-art purchasing tools. • Collaborating with Sales & Marketing, Finance, Technology, Supply Chain, Operations and Legal• ⁠Developing strong working relationships with the stakeholder base (internally and external suppliers) to understand and influence requirements• ⁠Managing the marketing spend of clients through improved use of tools and processes• ⁠Sourcing potential new suppliers and assessing their sustainability to supply Point and the client, minimising risk and optimising service• Enhancing existing supplier relationships to ensure continued suitability and creating greater value• Consolidating supplier volumes to create a manageable category• Managing the Point procurement team within the client space• Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence• Organizes daily workflow and assesses appropriate staffing to provide optimal service.• Handles complaints, provides appropriate solutions and alternatives within appropriate timeframes, and follows up to achieve resolution.• Establishes performance and service goals and holds associates accountable for individual performance.• Monitoring reports on buying trends by buyer and suppliers and feedback to management team monthly. • Partnering with business leaders to deliver services that support company objectives and consistent with corporate values.

Lagos, Nigeria.

● Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.● Leading assigned sourcing initiatives, which vary in terms of scope and scale.● Conducting market tenders and managing the evaluation across a cross-functional team to determine supplier selection.● Understanding business requirements and structuring deals to meet those requirements.● Negotiating deals to achieve optimal commercial terms. ● Develops the skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of print buying on an ongoing basis.● Adhering to the corporate standards, including using the defined sourcing tools and processes in delivery of sourcing initiatives.● Identifying and implementing opportunities to deliver savings for clients and drive benefits through smarter/efficient sourcing● Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.● Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.● Maintains the suppliers lists while ensuring all information is updated and adheres to procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment and materials.

Ikeja, Lagos.

POSM Production.TV & Radio Copy AdaptationThird Party Supplier ManagementProject Management and LogisticsSourcing & Adaptation of tool kitQuality control of production/editing of the tool kit to fit the individual needs of other West Africa countries.Bidding, quoting and reconciling budgets and costs between 3rd party and client.Responsible and owns the delivering final produced product.Over-looks of shipment of goods to the port (hard POSM) and DTD (soft POSM) of the distributors.Responsible for delivering ATL master material up to specifications to Media Agengies.

Lagos

3rd Party Supplier ManagementPrint ProductionRetail Outlet BrandingSMGA ProductionCost Negitiation

Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

* Third party supplier management* Super vision of all branding, printing $ gift items production* Recommendation of new trends to management

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Operations Managment, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

B. Tech., Industrial Design

Activities and Societies: Foursqaure Student FellowshipIndustrial Design Graphics Design, Printing technology

Ssce, Sciences

Activities and Societies: Mathematics CompetitionSSCE