Procurement Manager
100 Mko Abiola Way, Ring Road, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
• Led end-to-end procurement operations, overseeing sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations developed and executed procurement strategies aligned with corporate objectives, optimizing supplier selection, cost savings, and risk mitigation.• Evaluated and onboarded new suppliers, utilizing rigorous evaluation criteria to ensure quality, reliability, and competitive pricing by negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers, achieving cost savings of 15% through effective negotiations and strategic partnerships for the timely delivery of goods and services.• Created and managed procurement budgets, consistently meeting financial targets and aligning expenditure with company goals through implemented inventory management strategies that reduced carrying costs by 20% while preventing shortages and minimizing excess stock.• Collaborated cross-functionally with departments including finance, operations, and legal to understand and address procurement needs, and conducted thorough market research to identify trends, new products, potential suppliers, driving innovation and competitive advantage.• Analyzed procurement data and generated reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) to guide decision-making and track progress.• Led process improvement initiatives, streamlining procurement workflows, and enhancing operational efficiency to ensure contingency plans to manage disruptions in the supply chain, ensuring continuity of operations during unforeseen challenges are in place. Review project playbooks and partnership frameworks to drive improved process and budget optimization.