Patrick Okiwelu
London,ON
Summary
Strategic thinker, self-starter, and result-driven individual with a background in procurement and supply chain management. Experienced in developing and implementing effective cost reduction strategies and optimization mechanisms for the procurement and supply chain process. Expertise in driving operational efficiency, enhancing supplier relationships, and streamlining overall business operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Sourcing Manager
Seal-Whyte Petroleum Services Ltd
11.2022 - Current
- Increased company profitability by 25% through strategic cost-cutting measures.
- Streamlined operational costs via diligent tracking and evaluation of KPI metrics and SLA compliance.
- Analyzed procurement processes to recognize potential risks and opportunities.
- Examined client data on spend patterns to guide spending towards the right supplier and category.
- Implemented strategies for driving added value through effective negotiations.
- Negotiated with vendors in multiple maintenance, repair, and operations markets to achieve best pricing.
- Fostered successful supplier partnerships through effective management strategies.
- Streamlined vendor communication by obtaining quotes for updated inventory requirements.
- Implemented process improvements focused on automating repetitive tasks.
- Oversaw procurement team operations to ensure compliance with preferred supplier guidelines.
- Supported consistent progression while maintaining solid rapport with stakeholders throughout all levels of service.
- Executed strategies for early supplier participation to achieve cost-saving goals.
- Tracked Supplier effectiveness and updated stakeholders accordingly.
- Directed tender management activities to ensure competitive pricing, quality enhancement, and better service levels.
- Evaluated complete workflows to enhance supplier base oversight, channel coordination and contract governance.
Supply Chain and Sourcing Manager
Seal-Whyte Petroleum Services Limited
02.2014 - 10.2022
- Orchestrated supplier agreements ensuring alignment with business goals across quality metrics, expenses, and delivery performance.
- Managed strategic contracts' commercial aspects efficiently.
- Managed initiatives to enhance pre-contractual cost evaluations and contract quality verification.
- Built comprehensive business directory of top suppliers by analyzing supply base.
- Evaluated different suppliers considering reliability and product quality.
- Developed strategies in adherence to operational, financial, and regulatory trends.
- Developed comprehensive historical and forecast data enabling effective cost-saving initiatives.
- Negotiated competitive multisite contract prices for commodities, transportation costs and delivery schedules.
- Utilized strategies aligned with Senior Procurement Manager to identify best value suppliers.
- Successfully managed procurement deals independently to ensure cost-efficient agreements with suppliers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Madonna University
Nigeria Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Stakeholder Management
- Procurement Process Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Market Analysis
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Risk and Compliance Management
- Performance Monitoring and Optimization
It And Software Skills
- Advanced level proficiency – Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint Excel & MS Word.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Advanced standing towards obtaining the Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) designation
- Working towards Certification in International Freight Forwarding
- Working towards Certificate of Recognition in Introductory Dispatch and Operations Software
Affiliations
Working towards Supply Chain Management Association Ontario Membership
Timeline
Global Sourcing Manager
Seal-Whyte Petroleum Services Ltd
11.2022 - Current
Supply Chain and Sourcing Manager
Seal-Whyte Petroleum Services Limited
02.2014 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Madonna University
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