Chibuzor Mbagwu
Edmonton
Summary
Experienced Procurement Leader with diverse experience in developing and managing corporate procurement strategies. Experience across various industries including public and private sectors such as oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, and fashion & apparel. Result-driven, highly motivated and excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction with exceptional success in managing complex, strategic negotiations and effectively managing procurement spend. Comprehensive knowledge of trade agreements(CFTA, NWPTA, CETA, and WTO GPA). A key strategist with the ability to streamline procurement to ongoing projects and overall company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF ALBERTA
01.2023 - Current
- Develop procurement strategies appropriate to projects in alignment with Goodwill Industries of Alberta standards and requirements.
- Provide expert advice and guidance primarily to project managers and consultants on proper use of department's master specifications, solicitation templates, forms, and guidelines.
- Led the procurement process and championed the preparation of project-specific RFQs, RFPs, RFSQ bids, and contract documents including front-end contractual requirements; specifications; evaluation worksheets; and other special documentation as required.
- Reviewed and commented on solicitation documents prepared by project stakeholders to ensure that scope, time, cost, quality, and performance requirements are appropriately addressed and in accordance with procurement best practices.
- Coordinate bid documents, and receipt of bid/proposals, with Procurement Specialist Support Staff while being the main contact for inquiries during the solicitation period and coordinating the final preparation/issuance of addenda.
- Drafted updates to the appropriate master specifications and update other procurement templates and forms, as required, to address bid and contract requirements.
- Evaluated solicitation documents to ensure a litigation/problem-free procurement process, followed by an effective and efficient delivery of contracted services.
- Generate and analyze procurement reports from the ERP system, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with the project teams to understand procurement requirements, ensuring the timely and accurate procurement of goods and services.
- Developed and implemented a new centralized procurement process to streamline purchasing activities and improve efficiency.
- Develop procurement templates including RFP, RFI, RFQ, RFSQ, and evaluation templates to streamline procurement processes.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
CREATETO (THE CITY OF TORONTO)
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintained procurement records and generated meaningful reports from the ERP system.
- Developed procurement strategies appropriate to projects in alignment with the City of Toronto standards and requirements.
- Provided expert advice and guidance primarily to project managers and consultants on the proper use of the department's master specifications, solicitation templates, forms, and guidelines.
- Led the procurement process and championed the preparation of project-specific RFQs, RFPs, RFEIs, RFSQ bids, and contract documents including front-end contractual requirements; specifications; evaluation worksheets; and other special documentation as required.
- Reviewed and commented on solicitation documents prepared by project stakeholders to ensure that scope, time, cost, quality, and performance requirements are appropriately addressed and in accordance with procurement best practices.
- Coordinated printing, advertising and distribution of bid documents, and receipt of bid/proposals, with Procurement Specialist Support Staff while being the main contact for inquiries during the solicitation period and coordinating the final preparation/issuance of addenda.
- Drafted updates to the appropriate master specifications and update other procurement templates and forms, as required, to address bid and contract requirements.
- Evaluated solicitation documents to ensure a litigation/problem-free procurement process, followed by an effective and efficient delivery of contracted services.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SALES EXECUTIVE
BELL CANADA
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Communicated with customers, understanding needs and identified product and service sales opportunities as well as closing sales.
- Developed relationships with customers to encourage trust and loyalty in order to reduce churn.
- Provided outstanding solutions and support to every client.
PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST
Exterran
04.2018 - 08.2020
- Identified and forecasted purchasing needs while managing the buying, cost management, and procurement processes.
- Conducted strategic sourcing activities to ensure vendor or product compliance with organizational requirements and policies.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to get the best prices, prepared RFQ, RFB, RFP and RFI’s, created purchase orders for vendors and suppliers, assessed risk associated with selected vendors and processed invoices for payments.
- Managed the distribution process accurately to ensure timely delivery of goods and services in order to meet project milestones and curb wastages.
- Implemented inventory management techniques, ensuring adequate purchase documentation and supply chain cycle records.
- Analyzed and reviewed cost reduction activities, prepared weekly and monthly report,s and recommended process improvements concerning procurement, inventory management and supply challenges.
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
M & S CONSTRUCTION
12.2014 - 12.2018
- Conducted daily procurement activities such as creating Requests for Quotations, raised purchase orders, cost optimizations and price negotiations.
- Ensured orders for materials and supplies were processed correctly and tracked to meet delivery requirements.
- Worked closely with the project management team to gather requirements needed to meet project objectives.
- Liaised between engineers and bidders during thebid process to ensure equipment is technically acceptable.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - PURCHASING AND SUPPLYCHAIN MANAGEMENT
University of Westminster
United Kingdom2017
Certified Chartered Institute of Procurement & Sup -
MEMBER
2017
Bachelor of Science - BANKING AND FINANCE
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Nigeria2008
Skills
BUSINESS SKILLS
Performance Management
Strategy Implementation
Strategic Sourcing
Vendor Management
Replenishment
Inventory Optimization
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Yardi Voyager
SAP
Sage 360 and Sage Intacct
Accomplishments
- Realized cost savings of over $250,000 through price negotiating and establishing direct relationships with OEMs. Achieved 95% in on-time delivery and order accuracy.
- Implemented IT-driven supply chain improvement initiatives into customer programs which drove responsiveness across the entire supply chain, meeting customer requirements and improving their order fulfillment.
Timeline
Procurement Manager
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF ALBERTA
01.2023 - Current
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
CREATETO (THE CITY OF TORONTO)
03.2021 - 01.2023
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SALES EXECUTIVE
BELL CANADA
07.2020 - 03.2021
PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST
Exterran
04.2018 - 08.2020
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
M & S CONSTRUCTION
12.2014 - 12.2018
Post Graduate Diploma - PURCHASING AND SUPPLYCHAIN MANAGEMENT
University of Westminster
Certified Chartered Institute of Procurement & Sup -
MEMBER
Bachelor of Science - BANKING AND FINANCE
Olabisi Onabanjo University
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