Chinyere Belinda Efehi-Ibie
Sydney,NS
Summary
Proactive Procurement Officer with more than 10-year experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain management, contract negotiation, and vendor management with ability to use electronic business suites, develop and implement cost effective procurement strategies to maximize value for money and ensuring compliance with company policies. A good team player who can work is cross functional teams to supports organizational goals, values and pursuit quality results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Officer
HJF Medical Research International Ltd/Gte, Abuja
01.2018 - 01.2025
- Ascertains strategic sources of supply through negotiation, purchasing and procurement, execute and administer contracts/purchase orders for specialized equipment, general supplies in line with procurement policy and procedure.
- Provide support with management of program fixed asset both centrally and at supported sites to meet program requirement and liaise with vendors for repairs and maintenance of both IT and medical equipment, generators and inverters.
- Collaboration with the Warehouse team in receipt, storage and distribution of purchased commodities following required storage policies and procedures, also take part in inventory management and forecasting.
- Take part in bid evaluations review for bidder's capability and responsiveness to requests using the required selection criteria, prepare bid evaluation summaries, price analysis, purchase orders, contracts and amendments.
- Maintain vendor management system, provide technical support to new and old vendor in registration and update of information on the procurement data base before approval and maintain effective working relationship with vendors.
- Negotiate pricing and payment terms with suppliers and develop cost reduction initiatives, monitor and track order progress to ensure timely delivery.
Acquisition Assistance
HJF Medical Research International Ltd/Gte, Abuja
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Negotiated contracts with local and international vendors for cost saving and value while enhancing service quality and efficiency.
- Take part in bid evaluations review for bidder's capability and responsiveness to requests and job orders using the required selection criteria, prepare bid evaluation summaries, price analysis, purchase orders, contracts and amendments.
- Responded to internal and external inquiries from user departments and vendors regarding purchasing, procurement and logistics workflow, policies and procedures
- Verify vendor invoices and delivery note for accuracy and advise finance for onward payments.
Senior Administrative Officer
National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria.
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Provide support in the development of specifications, sourcing document, tender evaluation and selection for the procurement of medical equipment, hospital supplies, and general commodities like stationaries, etc. for the PEPFAR Program NHA Site to determine re-order level and timely replenishment.
- Contact person between PEPFAR/IHVN and National hospital for medical logistic needs (donation of supplies for care& support, orphan& vulnerable children, laboratory reagent and consumables, pharmaceutical items. Etc.).
- Data management (compilation, computation, automation and reporting) of monthly laboratory tests for PEPFAR patients to determine re-order level for reagent and laboratory consumables.
- Maintain up to date inventory of all PEPFAR project equipment, furniture and general supplies from US Government through Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria, to determine re-order level. Also keep up to date inventory in the tally bin card, for general supplies to determine re-order level.
- Support to organize meeting, seminar, workshop, also make sure required venue and public address system is available and functional. Minutes writing, type, photocopy and dispatch document as assigned.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma, SCM
Cape Breton University
Nova Scotia09-2026
Graduate Professional Diploma, Purchasing & Supply
Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Mgmt
06-2017
Bachelor of Science - BSc Hons. Economic
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Nigeria04-2004
National Examination Council Certificate
St. Maria Gorretti Girls College
06-2000
Skills
- Logistics
- Market Research
- Business & Strategic Planning
- E-Procurement
- Shipping & Receiving Processes
- Discretion and judgment
- Office Administration
- Adaptability
- Data Analysis
- Negotiation
- Affective Communicator
- Process Improvement
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management Nigeria
Hobbies and Interests
- Gardening
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community.
Awards
United State Embassy Abuja, Group Award Certificate for Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Timeline
Procurement Officer
HJF Medical Research International Ltd/Gte, Abuja
01.2018 - 01.2025
Acquisition Assistance
HJF Medical Research International Ltd/Gte, Abuja
01.2015 - 01.2018
Senior Administrative Officer
National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria.
01.2006 - 01.2015
National Examination Council Certificate
St. Maria Gorretti Girls College
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma, SCM
Cape Breton University
Graduate Professional Diploma, Purchasing & Supply
Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Mgmt
Bachelor of Science - BSc Hons. Economic
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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