Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Technical skills and competencies
Affiliations
Professional Highlights
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Chinedu Nwokobia

Saskatoon,SK

Summary

A procurement specialist who is an organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude,with the willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Specialist

Maple Leaf Foods
03.2020 - Current
  • Review planned orders, create requisitions for purchased items, and manage approval process
  • Transmits and prioritizes approved Purchase Orders and supporting documents to supplier
  • Supervises and participates in the preparation of proposals, issues, purchase orders and recommends the awarding of contracts to vendors, track orders and confirms system lead times, delivery dates, and costs
  • Makes recommendations and assist with developing procurement policies and administrative procedures; responsible for keeping abreast of changes in procurement trends
  • Use production schedules forecasts, available stock, and in transit inventories to manage the volume and frequency of materials purchases
  • Work within SAP to setup vendors, prepare purchase orders and setup transfers
  • Monitor stock level and replenish them when it gets to the reorder level
  • Work with the Material Supply Manager and designated suppliers to implement cost reduction proposals, product standardization and the promotion of best practices
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
  • Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Procurement Specialist

Capital oil And Gas Ind Ltd
01.2010 - 07.2019
  • Negotiated, evaluated, solicited, and awarded contracts
  • Researched, evaluated suppliers and processed orders for purchases through new contracts, competitive bids, or existing government contracts
  • With the help of fact based information using market research to obtain the lowest total cost of ownership of goods and services
  • Negotiated with vendors for best price and coordinated supply and delivery
  • Prepared and processed purchase orders for supplies, equipment, and services.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services at the right amount and quality, delivered just in time ( JIT) and services at competitive prices.

Education

Diploma in supply management -

Herzing college Winnipeg
01.2023

Masters in Transport Planning and Management (MTP AND M) -

University of Lagos, Akoka
01.2018

Master's in business administration (MBA) -

University of Lagos, Akoka
01.2010

Bachelor of Science Business Administration (B.SC) -

Delta State University Abraka, Delta State
01.2004

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Organizational Skills
  • Calm Under Pressure

Technical skills and competencies

  • Sound working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, Material requirement planning tool (MRP), Systems Application product (SAP)
  • Program management | Negotiation | Product sourcing | Process management
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, capable of motivating and engaging teams to achieve operational excellence.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and clear conveyance of information.
  • Proficient in Sap and excel spreadsheets, with the ability to quickly learn new software systems.
  • Self-directed and professional, with well-developed English communication skills.
  • Exceptional analytical skills for problem-solving, process improvement, and data-driven decision-making.

Affiliations

Member of supply chain Canada Manitoba Institute

Professional Highlights

  • Experienced supply chain professional with over 10 years of demonstrable experience in supply chain and logistics management with the ability to source a wide array of materials, equipment, and services to save costs and develop key relationships with strategic partners.
  • Supply chain professional who brings impactful operations improvement and strategic sourcing solutions.
  • Build and maintain supplier relationships to support the procurement process and meet internal and external client requirements.
  • Adaptable and competent planner with extensive experience in demand forecasting production management, supply chain analysis.

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Procurement Specialist

Maple Leaf Foods
03.2020 - Current

Procurement Specialist

Capital oil And Gas Ind Ltd
01.2010 - 07.2019

Diploma in supply management -

Herzing college Winnipeg

Masters in Transport Planning and Management (MTP AND M) -

University of Lagos, Akoka

Master's in business administration (MBA) -

University of Lagos, Akoka

Bachelor of Science Business Administration (B.SC) -

Delta State University Abraka, Delta State
Chinedu Nwokobia