Oluwafadekemi Falola
Regina,SK
Summary
Experienced Contract and Procurement Advisor with 8+ years of expertise in drafting, reviewing, and researching contracts, as well as managing procurement. Demonstrated ability to align contracts with organizational goals, ensure legal compliance, and mitigate risks. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams, negotiating favorable terms, and implementing procurement best practices. Recognized for diligence and results-driven approach, with a proven track record in contract administration, property management, and upholding legal and regulatory standards. Committed to delivering value while maintaining the integrity of procurement processes and contract execution.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Contracts and Procurement Advisor ( Volunteer )
RCCG, Mount Zion Parish
05.2023 - Current
- Successfully negotiated contracts with local vendors for church supplies and services, resulting in 20% cost reduction over 12-month period while maintaining quality and service standards.
- Developed and implemented standardized procurement process for sourcing materials and services for church events, reducing procurement cycle time by 30% and improving overall efficiency.
- I collaborated with auditing team to review financial records and ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
- Contributed to review of procurement processes and financial statements, improving transparency and accountability.
- Conducted training sessions for church staff on best practices in procurement and vendor management, enhancing team’s understanding of effective purchasing strategies and compliance.
- Sourced eco-friendly products and services for church operations, aligning procurement practices with church’s commitment to sustainability and community responsibility.
- Collaborated with 3 local religious organizations and 2 community agencies to coordinate resources and share best practices, enhancing community support for church initiatives and fostering partnerships that benefited over 300 community members through joint programs.
Contracts Solicitor and Advocate
Adewale Okeyode & Co, Legal Practitioners
11.2019 - 03.2024
- Responsible for enhancing efficiency of contract management processes, implemented centralized database system (Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server) that reduced contract processing times by 35% and increased number of contracts processed per month by 25%.
- Monitored and ensured legal compliance resulting in 40% reduction in legal disputes and avoided potential penalties amounting to $200,000.
- Learned and implemented consultative selling skills to identify opportunities, overcoming 80% of objections, and successfully closing over $500K in sales annually.
- Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports, ensuring 100% adherence to project timelines and reducing delays in project milestones by 20%.
- Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts’ potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms, which resulted in 15% reduction in legal disputes and potential financial losses.
- Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information, identifying discrepancies that led to 5% cost savings across multiple projects.
- Researched laws and regulations, influencing company’s policies and procedures, leading to implementation of 3 new compliance frameworks, ensuring 100% legal compliance.
- Managed bidding process and awarded purchases for IT and Software contracts worth $10M+, securing most competitive bids and optimizing cost-efficiency by 15%.
- Negotiated optimal contract terms and conditions, reducing business risks by 20% while achieving 25% increase in financial savings through favorable pricing structures and volume discounts.
- Implemented improvements to contract generation process, booting overall contract efficiency by 30% and reducing errors in legal documentation by 10%.
- Initiated contracts and addressed necessary negotiations and adjustments, which secured vendor agreements worth $8M annually while maintaining high compliance standards.
- Created solicitation packages and conducted thorough research for each bid, increasing successful bid approval rates by 15% and reducing procurement processing times by 10%.
- Tracked contract milestones and updated stakeholders to ensure transparency, resulting in 98% on-time project and enhancing stakeholder satisfaction.
Legal Attorney and Contracts Manager
Crown Solicitors, Solicitors And Advocates
11.2016 - 10.2019
- Implemented compliance best practices leading to 20% reduction in regulatory violations.
- Tracked and updated clients on over 20 state and federal regulatory changes annually, helping them avoid $100,000 in potential fines
- Drafted over 100 legal documents, including contracts and settlement agreements, contributing to 90% success rate in case resolutions.
- Utilized procurement tools ( like SAP Ariba and Oracle Procurement Cloud ) to manage quotes, invoicing, order entry, and receiving, which resulted in 20% improvement in procurement cycle times and 10% increase in order accuracy.
- Used key metrics and prepared reports for senior management, providing actionable insights that improved commercial performance by 15% over fiscal year.
- Conducted market research and analysis ( with tools like SurveyMonkey, Google Forms, and IBISWorld), which contributed to creation of detailed business plans for 5 new commercial opportunities and 3 business expansions.
- Managed resource estimates, project timeline, project milestones, task dependencies, and critical path (with tools like Microsoft Project, Monday.com), ensuring 95% adherence to project timelines with no cost overruns.
- Determined risks and created risk-mitigation strategies, which reduced potential project risks by 30%, minimizing project delays and unforeseen expenses.
- Provided extensive leadership by effectively communicating strategic goals and plans, resulting in 10% increase in team productivity and better alignment with organizational objectives.
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customers’ organizations, which led to 20% increase in client retention and stronger business partnerships.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territories, contributing to overall revenue increase of 25% within 2 years.
- Communicated with customers and vendors positively, resolving over 95% of conflicts within 24 hours, significantly improving business relationships and service delivery.
- Created, managed, and executed business plans, aligning company vision and objectives to motivate teams, resulting in 15% sales growth over past year.
- Negotiated client contracts and agreements, cultivating profitable business transactions and achieving 10% revenue increase through optimized contract terms.
- Resolved contractual disputes in timely manner, minimizing potential risks and financial losses for company.
Contracts Support Officer
Afe Babalola Chambers, Legal Practitioners
10.2015 - 11.2016
- Utilized software (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw, or Microsoft Word] to draft over 30 pleadings, 20 motions, and 15 briefs along with various other legal documents, contributing to successful case outcomes.
- Filed more than 100 electronic and paper form court documents at both state and federal levels, ensuring compliance with court procedures and deadlines.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
- Prepared rosters of suppliers and service providers to elicit quotes and bid information for supplies, inputs and services.
- Assisted in evaluating and analyzing offers received from suppliers and service providers.
- Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies.
- Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options.
- Reviewed legal publications and performed database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
Education
Coursework - Managing Cybersecurity Specialization
Kennesaw State University
Coursera 04.2024
Master of Laws (LLM) - Law
University of Ibadan
Nigeria11.2019
Certificate of Call To Bar (BL) - Law
Nigeria Law School
Nigeria04.2015
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
Obafemi Awolowo University
Nigeria04.2014
Skills
- Category management
- Contract drafting
- Cost Control
- Dispute Resolution
- Legal Compliance
- Records and Database Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Negotiation
- Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Microsoft Teams, Slack and Zoom
- DocuSign CLM, LexisNexis, Westlaw
Timeline
Contracts and Procurement Advisor ( Volunteer )
RCCG, Mount Zion Parish
05.2023 - Current
Contracts Solicitor and Advocate
Adewale Okeyode & Co, Legal Practitioners
11.2019 - 03.2024
Legal Attorney and Contracts Manager
Crown Solicitors, Solicitors And Advocates
11.2016 - 10.2019
Contracts Support Officer
Afe Babalola Chambers, Legal Practitioners
10.2015 - 11.2016
Coursework - Managing Cybersecurity Specialization
Kennesaw State University
Master of Laws (LLM) - Law
University of Ibadan
Certificate of Call To Bar (BL) - Law
Nigeria Law School
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
Obafemi Awolowo University
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