Bamidele Olowoniyi
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
Highly accomplished and results driven Lead Buyer with over 15 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management. Proven expertise in leveraging data-driven insights and advanced BI tools (Power BI, SQL, Python) to optimize procurement workflows, achieve substantial cost reductions, and enhance supplier performance. Adept at leading complex negotiations, implementing framework agreements, and driving continuous improvement in fast-paced, global environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Intelligence Analyst (Intern / Capstone Project)
Willis College
03.2025 - Current
- Designed and deployed interactive dashboards for spend analysis, supplier KPIs, and procurement cycle trends using Power BI and Excel.
- Automated data extraction and reporting using SQL queries across procurement databases.
- Conducted predictive modeling to support demand planning and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Improved strategic sourcing decisions by integrating historical procurement datasets through ETL processes.
Senior Associate / Category & Procurement Analyst Manager (Contractor)
Infrastructure Maintenance & Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA)
04.2023 - Current
- Led procurement team in vendor negotiations, strategic sourcing, and contract management, consistently achieving substantial cost reductions.
- Built and maintained procurement performance dashboards to monitor compliance, savings, and supplier performance.
- Developed procurement risk management strategies and contributed to policy development initiatives.
- Collaborated across departments to optimize procurement workflows using data-driven insights.
Strategic Sourcing Analyst Lead
Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA)
02.2019 - 04.2023
- Delivered data-driven sourcing insights through comprehensive spend analysis and KPI monitoring using Oracle systems.
- Developed procurement playbooks and contract management frameworks, directly supporting airport-wide procurement strategy.
- Improved supplier prequalification processes, enhancing operational transparency and risk management.
- Supported governance enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives across strategic sourcing.
Supply Chain Planner / Procurement Manager
Martin Brower of Canada
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Managed sourcing and procurement of operational supplies valued over $30 million monthly.
- Led RFP, RFQ, and RFT processes, developing robust evaluation criteria and negotiation frameworks.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with corporate financial goals.
Procurement / Supply Chain Manager
Century Group (FPSP / Offshore / Subsea / EPCI)
02.2011 - 03.2018
- Directed end-to-end procurement operations, including supplier management, logistics planning, and HSE compliance.
- Drove budget control initiatives, vendor performance reviews, and supply chain optimization.
Education
Business Intelligence Analyst - Information Technology
Willis College
Ottawa, ON01-2026
MBA - Supply Chain Management
University College Dublin (Michael Smurfit School of Business)
Ireland09-2009
Master's Certificate - Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt)
Schulich School of Business, York University
Toronto, ONMaster's Certificate - Supply Chain & Logistics Management
Schulich School of Business, York University
Toronto, ONBachelor of Business Management and Administrative Studies -
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Dundalk, IrelandBSc - Quality and Control Systems Engineering
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Dundalk, IrelandSkills
- BI Tools: Power BI, SQL, Python, Advanced Excel (formulas, v-lookups, pivot tables), Tableau (Basic)
- ERP Platforms: SAP Ariba, Oracle, JD Edwards
- Data Management: ETL Processes, Data Cleansing, Data Modeling
- Reporting: Executive Dashboards, Spend Analysis, Forecasting Models
- Predictive modeling
- Performance monitoring
- Schedule management
- Data analysis
- Vendor negotiation
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Schulich School of Business
- Procurement Transformation with SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA
- Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- Business Intelligence & Data Analytics Certification (Willis College - Ongoing)
Languages
English (Fluent), Yoruba (Native), Spanish (Basic)
Core Competencies
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leadership
- Supplier Relationship Management & Negotiation
- Contract Management & Tendering (RFP, RFQ, RFT)
- Spend Analysis & Cost Reduction
- Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Development & Reporting
- ERP Systems: SAP (Ariba), Oracle, JD Edwards
- Business Intelligence & Data Visualization (Power BI, SQL, Python, Tableau)
- Lean Six Sigma Methodologies & Process Optimization
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Cross-functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
Timeline
Business Intelligence Analyst (Intern / Capstone Project)
Willis College
03.2025 - Current
Senior Associate / Category & Procurement Analyst Manager (Contractor)
Infrastructure Maintenance & Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA)
04.2023 - Current
Strategic Sourcing Analyst Lead
Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA)
02.2019 - 04.2023
Supply Chain Planner / Procurement Manager
Martin Brower of Canada
03.2018 - 11.2018
Procurement / Supply Chain Manager
Century Group (FPSP / Offshore / Subsea / EPCI)
02.2011 - 03.2018
Business Intelligence Analyst - Information Technology
Willis College
MBA - Supply Chain Management
University College Dublin (Michael Smurfit School of Business)
Master's Certificate - Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt)
Schulich School of Business, York University
Master's Certificate - Supply Chain & Logistics Management
Schulich School of Business, York University
Bachelor of Business Management and Administrative Studies -
Dundalk Institute of Technology
BSc - Quality and Control Systems Engineering
Dundalk Institute of Technology
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