Ayoola Mare
Isolo,Nigeria
Summary
I am an experienced procurement professional with over 8 years of expertise in driving cost optimization, managing supplier relationships, and enhancing strategic sourcing and contract negotiation. I am dedicated to continuous improvement in business operations and possess a strong ability to lead teams and manage complex procurement processes, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational objectives. My analytical skills enable me to innovate business processes and achieve measurable results. I am eager to contribute to a reputable organization that values quality and efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Technical Procurement Deputy Manager
Halogen Group
Lagos
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Engage with key stakeholders and ensure all technical requests are met within one week of requisition
- Create and follow up with all Local Purchase Order and Purchase Order and ensure the finance team make payment on timely basis
- Total cost of ownership (TCO) for all assets purchased
- Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trusting relationships
- Supervise shipping, customs clearing, delivery and ensure no downtime for operations based on supply-chain
- Maintain accurate log of all duly signed Purchase Order
- Lead contract negotiation with all external service providers
- Collaborate with the store team to ensure all reorder levels are attended to with priority
- Manage and coordinate the activities of the procurement team
Procurement and Inventory Manager
Gokada Rides Limited
Lagos
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Engage with key stakeholders on aligning to growth objectives and translating those into a portfolio of suppliers with best in class capabilities in terms of Cost, Lead time, and Quality
- Negotiate with suppliers for the best deals and quality products
- Lead contract negotiations with partners and agencies to optimize value and manage risk at a fast pace
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, delivering results serving internal business partners
- Develop and implement innovative strategies that drive and measure smart spending on MROs, continuous analysis of supplier performance and overall business value
- Manage ad-hoc projects and operations as needed in a variety of categories
- Inventory optimization and control procedures, Inspect the levels of business supplies and raw material to identify shortages
- Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trusting relationships
- Supervise deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory
- Analyze data to anticipate future needs
- Manage and collaborate with warehouse employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met
Procurement and Business Development
APS Procurement Limited (Aiderr)
Lagos
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Procurement of equipment and services for projects
- Negotiate with Original equipment manufacturers/suppliers (OEMs) for best price
- Strategize and Implement Business Development Plan
- Maintaining costing and quarterly expenses at minimum rate
- Present company capabilities to potential customers and partners
- Coordinate freight and liaise with customs
- Evaluation, prequalification and review of Suppliers/Contractors to ensure timely delivery and execution of Projects
Procurement Officer
T Triangle Limited
Lagos
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Procurement (Sourcing to Delivery)
- Prepare weekly and monthly report for Line manager
- Identifying the company’s target market and creatively using it to boost the company’s revenue
- Negotiation for all operational transactions valued between N1 million - N7 million Naira
- Customer relation strategies to retain old clients and identify new ones
- Supplier database and contract management
- Review bids and tenders and make recommendations based on commercial market opportunities
Sourcing Assistant
Nigerian Breweries
Ibadan
12.2014 - 03.2017
- Sourcing and procurement of local raw materials
- Freight clearance and supplies monitoring
- Liaison with Nigeria Customs Services
- Continuously identifying major procurement opportunities that will enhance profitability and reduce cost
- Maintaining appropriate formalized purchasing policies, compliance, procedures and best practice across the business
- Negotiating the best deal for pricing and supply with the supplier and ensuring that the products and supplies are of high quality
- Creating and maintaining good relationships with vendors/suppliers
- Reviewing and analyzing all vendors/suppliers, supply and price options
- Materials and inventory management
- Manage purchase order (PO) receipt with invoices and processing for vendor’s payment
- Accurate documentation of procurement processes from initiation to delivery
- Record of stocks and freight documents
Education
Master of Science - Business Management
Girne American University
09.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Babcock University
08.2010 - 06.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Creativity
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Decision Making
- ERP
- Contract Negotiation
- Supplier/Vendor Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Strategic business planning
- Inventory control
Websites
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of six members for successful production optimization.
- Reduced time spent on inventory and material distribution by 15% by reorganizing storage and automating reports.
- Implemented Procurement and Inventory ERP for Gokada to help centralize purchasing and accurate data of inflow and outflow of products/goods.
- Reduced OPEX by about 20% through the use of ERP and supplier validation.
Certification
Professional Membership, Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS); Associate Member.
Timeline
Technical Procurement Deputy Manager
Halogen Group
05.2023 - 03.2025
Procurement and Inventory Manager
Gokada Rides Limited
10.2021 - 11.2022
Procurement and Business Development
APS Procurement Limited (Aiderr)
12.2020 - 10.2021
Procurement Officer
T Triangle Limited
11.2019 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Business Management
Girne American University
09.2017 - 07.2019
Sourcing Assistant
Nigerian Breweries
12.2014 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Babcock University
08.2010 - 06.2014
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