FESTUS ETINOSA EDIAE
220 Bayside Pt SW, Airdrie,AB
Summary
Results-driven Procurement Specialist with 8+ years of experience and in-depth knowledge of the source to pay (S2P) process. Proven track record of managing end-to-end procurement operations, optimizing supplier relationships, and driving cost savings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Procurement Specialist
CoolIT Systems
09.2022 - Current
- Led procurement activities for new product launches like CHx200 and CHx500, the industry’s first modular liquid-to-liquid coolant distribution unit (CDU) ensuring timely material availability.
- Collaborated across organizational levels to meet project cost and timeline goals.
- Developed sourcing strategies, managed supplier relationships, and conducted cost analysis for quality and cost optimization.
Buyer, Special Projects (18-month contract)
Custom Electric Ltd
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Successfully completed procurement activities for quick turnaround projects, sourcing materials, contractors, and equipment
- Coordinated with Project Manager to maintain project purchasing objectives and schedules
- Negotiated favorable pricing for materials and services, creating purchase orders and managing vendor relationships
- Expedited orders by working closely with vendors, freight forwarders, and carriers
- Followed up with suppliers to resolved short shipments, damaged shipments, order errors and notified planning of the issues in a timely manner.
Purchasing Coordinator
Hoerbiger Canada Ltd
10.2016 - 11.2020
- Oversaw purchasing functions for all branches in Canada, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards
- Managed vendor relationships and performance, maintaining Approved Vendor List and Supplier Scorecard
- Expedited orders by working with vendors, freight forwarders, and carriers
- Resolved invoice/payment issues to ensure timely payment and avoid blocked accounts.
Financial Service Representative 2
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)
03.2013 - 09.2016
- Acted as an ambassador for CIBC and provided quality financial advice and services to its clients.
Purchaser
SOLESOLLANT Nigeria Ltd
10.2007 - 08.2010
- Effectively sourced and evaluated vendors and contractors based on the company’s vendor selection criteria
- Successfully sourced and evaluated vendors and contractors based on company's criteria
- Procured construction materials at optimal prices while maintaining quality and quantity
- Managed suppliers' performance through monthly KPI scorecards
- Established and maintained Min/Max values in ERP system.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC06.2013
Bachelor of Accounting -
Igbinedion University
Edo State, Nigeria07.2008
Skills
- Positive can-do attitude and strong customer service focus
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Open to change and rapidly adapts to changing conditions
- Willing and able to learn quickly
- Sense of urgency and efficient time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and multiple ERP systems
- Strategic Sourcing
- Price Negotiation
- Cost Analysis
- RFx Process
- Vendor selection and management
- Project Planning
Timeline
Advanced Procurement Specialist
CoolIT Systems
09.2022 - Current
Buyer, Special Projects (18-month contract)
Custom Electric Ltd
01.2021 - 06.2022
Purchasing Coordinator
Hoerbiger Canada Ltd
10.2016 - 11.2020
Financial Service Representative 2
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)
03.2013 - 09.2016
Purchaser
SOLESOLLANT Nigeria Ltd
10.2007 - 08.2010
Master of Business Administration -
Vancouver Island University
Bachelor of Accounting -
Igbinedion University
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