BALAJA QUDUS A.
Procurement Manager, Inventory Manager,Supply Chain Specialist
Kosofe,LA
Summary
Procurement Manager leading strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, and commercial negotiation for a high-volume retail product portfolio. Aligns inventory planning, demand forecasts, and supplier performance data to improve availability, reduce stockouts, and support margin control. Builds reliable supply relationships through pricing analysis, contract terms, and cross-functional coordination with logistics, finance, and commercial teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
GoLemon
03.2023 - Current
- Lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities supporting a large online retail product portfolio.
- Identify, evaluate and onboard suppliers based on pricing, quality, reliability and delivery capability.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms and supply agreements to improve value, availability and profitability.
- Analyse market trends, supplier performance and pricing to identify savings opportunities and supply risks.
- Align sourcing decisions with demand forecasts, inventory requirements and commercial priorities.
- Collaborate with inventory, logistics, finance and commercial teams to reduce stockouts and improve fulfilment.
- Maintain supplier records, procurement documentation and performance reports.
- Progressed from Inventory Lead into sourcing and procurement
Inventory Lead
- Managed inventory operations for more than 7,000 SKUs in a fast-paced online retail environment.
- Improved stock accuracy through regular reconciliation, variance analysis and corrective action.
- Used inventory and sales data to support demand forecasting, replenishment and purchasing decisions.
- Helped reduce holding costs, excess inventory and stockouts through improved stock planning.
- Coordinated inventory and logistics activities to support product availability and efficient fulfilment.
- Produced inventory reports and operational insights for management decision-making.
Inventory Manager
Prince Ebeano & Co.
11.2017 - 03.2023
- Designed inventory-control processes that improved stock visibility, accountability and tracking.
- Maintained inventory accuracy of up to 98% through stock audits, reconciliation and variance investigation.
- Introduced cost-control measures that reduced operational leakages and improved profitability.
- Supported sales and inventory initiatives that contributed to profitability growth of up to 50%.
- Developed the inventory framework for the successful setup and launch of a new branch.
- Monitored stock movement, replenishment, ageing inventory and product availability.
- Coordinated with procurement, finance, warehouse and sales teams to resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Produced inventory and performance reports to support management decisions.
Learning & Development Officer
NYSC
11.2014 - 10.2016
- Delivered structured lessons and managed classroom activities.
- Assessed student performance and maintained learning records.
- Supported administrative and developmental activities.
Finance Officer
NNPC Ore Depot
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Processed and documented financial transactions in line with established procedures.
- Supported account reconciliation, transaction verification and discrepancy resolution.
- Maintained accurate financial records and periodic reports.
Technology Support
OOUTH
11.2012 - 02.2013
- Provided first-line support for hardware, software and system-related issues.
- Documented incidents and coordinated timely issue resolution.
- Assisted users with system procedures and basic troubleshooting.
Education
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Computer Science
Gateway Polytechnic
Ogun State01-2017
Skills
Strategic sourcing and procurement planning
Supplier identification and evaluation
Contract and commercial negotiation
Market and pricing analysis
Procurement risk management
Inventory management and stock control
High-volume SKU management
Demand forecasting and replenishment planning
Stock availability and stockout reduction
Inventory auditing and reconciliation
Purchase order processing
RFQ and RFP development
Inventory planning software
Vendor master data management
Timeline
Procurement Manager
GoLemon
03.2023 - Current
Inventory Manager
Prince Ebeano & Co.
11.2017 - 03.2023
Learning & Development Officer
NYSC
11.2014 - 10.2016
Finance Officer
NNPC Ore Depot
09.2013 - 08.2014
Technology Support
OOUTH
11.2012 - 02.2013
Inventory Lead
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Computer Science
Gateway Polytechnic