OSAYUKI P. EHIGIE
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement manager
Izzy Assorted
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Identified potential vendors and evaluated them according to price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and sustainability.
- Managed the procurement process from purchase order generation to delivery of goods or services.
- Performed quality control by inspecting materials and disposing of damaged products.
- Located and vetted vendors, established good relationships and negotiated contracts.
- Improved inventory turns and cycle count accuracy with aggressive and tactical buying methods.
Procurement officer
University of Benin| Edo State
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Reviewed invoices and purchase orders for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Monitored supplier performance metrics such as delivery times, quality of goods and services, pricing levels.
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Managed supplier relationships by providing timely responses to inquiries, addressing issues promptly.
- Reviewed requisitions submitted by internal stakeholders for accuracy and completeness.
- Evaluated products and services offered by vendors based on factors such as price, quality, availability, reliability.
- Maintained an up-to-date database of approved suppliers along with their contact information.
- Generated periodic reports related to procurement activities for senior management review.
- Provided training sessions to staff members regarding procurement processes and best practices.
- Analyzed spending patterns across various categories in order to identify areas where cost savings can be achieved.
- Provided product shipment logistical support and quality control by coordinating with vendors, resulting in increased revenue.
- Reviewed and approved vendor invoices.
- Traced missing material and shipments
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
- Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Purchasing Agent
Preyume Mall
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy prior to processing payments.
- Prepared periodic reports detailing purchase activity as requested by management.
- Evaluated supplier performance to ensure that products met quality standards at the lowest cost possible.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Identified and resolved supply chain issues to mitigate delays and production disruptions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
American Intercontinental University
Skills
- Process Improvement
- ERP Systems
- Data Collection
- MS Office
- Price Negotiation
- Documentation and Reporting
- Customer Service
- Strong verbal and written Communication
- Impeccable time-management
- Attention to detail
- Understanding of risk management
- Ability to collaborate effectively
Timeline
Procurement manager
Izzy Assorted
01.2020 - 01.2023
Procurement officer
University of Benin| Edo State
01.2017 - 01.2020
Purchasing Agent
Preyume Mall
01.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
American Intercontinental University
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