Bisola Teniola
Kitchener,Canada
Summary
Highly organized Buyer, detail-oriented Procurement Specialist with team management experience across multiple industries, such as Manufacturing and B2B. With 7 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing and Category Management. I am well versed in all aspects of complex procurement requirements – RFQs, RFIs, RFBs, RFPs, Purchase Orders using ERP Systems – SAP, K3s, Power BI, and IFS to Rate contracts, Vendor Negotiations, Contract Management, Contract Compliance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Planner/Buyer
Core-Mark International (Performance Food Group)
Milton, Canada
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Developed and maintained production schedules to meet customer demands.
- Created and implemented plans for inventory control, material requirements, and production processes.
- Prepared reports related to performance metrics such as throughput times, lead times, capacity utilization rates.
- Ensured compliance with government regulations regarding products
- Resolved any discrepancies between purchase orders, Invoices and actual receipts of goods or services
- Coordinated activities between departments such as sales, finance and logistics
- Monitored quality standards and implemented corrective actions as needed
- Worked with suppliers to ensure reliable delivery of materials
- Reduced customer complaints by 35% by implementing new quality control measures
- Provided technical support in troubleshooting issues related to the manufacturing process or equipment malfunctions.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance activities according to established procedures.
- Tracked key performance indicators related to productivity goals and provided feedback on any necessary changes.
- Reduced Inventory by 55% by implementing new Stock measures
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of products for customers
- Negotiated pricing and delivery terms with suppliers
- Create and maintain the production plan in MRP system based on available production capacity
- Identify discrepancies and mitigate risks for meeting committed shipment dates.
- Coordinated with production teammates to determine scheduling and conflict resolutions.
Buyer
Nestlé NG
Lagos, Nigeria
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Tracked product and supply inventories, leading to a 10% reduction in carrying costs
- Negotiated prices, discount terms, and transportation arrangements with suppliers, saving 8% in procurement costs
- Managed daily and weekly cycle accounts, resulting in a 95% inventory accuracy rate
- Sourced new vendors and suppliers, expanding product offerings and increasing profit margins
- Reduced inventory costs by 15% by negotiating new contracts with suppliers
- Increased inventory accuracy to 99% by implementing new inventory management procedures
- Reduced product shrinkage by 2% by implementing new security measures
- Reviewed purchase orders, contracts and invoices to ensure accuracy.
- Negotiated pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of products for customers.
- Maintained records of all purchases including item descriptions, costs, quantities received.
Junior Procurement Coordinator
Guinness
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Prepared and processed purchase orders for supplies, equipment and services
- Managed inventory control, material control, accounting and supply reports
- Discussed defects and delivery problems with suppliers to negotiate refunds
- Mitigated logistics deficiencies, resolved shortages and tracked missed or late deliveries while scheduling and expediting high-priority customers
Education
Associate of Arts - Project Management
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON08.2023
Associate of Arts - Global Business Management
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration- Marketing
Ajayi Crowther University
OYO11.2013
Skills
- Communication
- Decision making
- Emotional intelligence
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Documentation Skills
- Order Processing
- Customer Service
- Purchase Order Receipts
- Inventory Purchasing
Applications
- SAP
- DCMS
- K3S
- IFS
Timeline
Production Planner/Buyer
Core-Mark International (Performance Food Group)
02.2023 - 09.2024
Buyer
Nestlé NG
04.2020 - 12.2021
Junior Procurement Coordinator
Guinness
06.2017 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts - Project Management
Conestoga College
Associate of Arts - Global Business Management
Conestoga College
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration- Marketing
Ajayi Crowther University
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