Hezekiah Ezerendu
Surulere
Summary
Dynamic procurement officer with a proven track record at Phiozah Limited, adept at vendor sourcing and project management. Enhanced revenue through strategic supplier relationships and cost-saving initiatives. Proficient in SWIFT and skilled in transaction monitoring, delivering impactful results in international trade finance and operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Officer
Phiozah Limited
Anthony Village
07.2023 - Current
- Provided product shipment logistical support and quality control by coordinating with vendors, resulting in increased revenue.
- Reviewed requisitions submitted by internal stakeholders for accuracy and completeness.
- Developed relationships with vendors to gain best terms for procurement, refurbishing, and rebuilding machinery and equipment.
- Researched new sources of supply in order to improve cost savings opportunities.
- Analyzed spending patterns across various categories in order to identify areas where cost savings can be achieved.
- Managed supplier relationships by providing timely responses to inquiries, addressing issues promptly.
- Assisted internal stakeholders with resolving any queries related to procurement activities.
Foreign Exchange/ Treasury Operations
Heritage Bank Plc
Victoria Island
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Delivered daily and weekly import/export summaries for FMDQ.
- Executed daily and monthly submission of EFASS on CBN FIFX portal.
- Facilitated Export Registration on Trade Monitoring System (TRMS) Portal.
- Generated CBN monthly reports on export transactions.
- Analyzed, recorded and acquired copies of SWIFT inflow notifications for customer accounts.
- Processed remittances on legitimate bills for collection transactions.
- Reconciliation of offshore accounts, and reconciliation of open items.
- Processed Treasury products—placements, forwards, takings, foreign investments—and ensuring the accuracy of transactions.
- Managed FORM M processing.
- Managed the processing and disbursement of eligible Form A transactions.
- Processed domiciliary account transactions via SWIFT.
- Resolution of customer complaints arising from remittances.
- Liaised with Treasury dealers to ensure the blotter schedule is up to par.
Business Development Analyst
Hyperworld International Company LTD.
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Carried out site surveys for strategic business development to identify customer pain points for process and service improvements
- Managed a team of co-developers to ensure prompt service delivery
- Led market research plans to identify new opportunities
- Prepared quarterly site reports to management
Hydrology Analyst (NYSC)
Department of Geography Unilag
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Analyzed and interpreted hydrological maps
- Carried out statistical analysis on the transportation system, and weather station data management
- Produced maps for various purposes within the school and external clients, surveys, geo-spatial data, and analysis for various companies
Education
Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate -
National College Gbagada
Gbagada, LagosBachelor of Science - Geography and Planning
University of Lagos
Yaba, Lagos12.2020
Master of Business Administration - Finance And Investment
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria09-2023
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Power point)
- Expertise in SWIFT, TRMS
- Project management
- Vendor sourcing
- International Trade Finance
- Financial product analysis
- Banking document preparation
- Transaction monitoring
Certification
- ISO 90001 Certification
- Annual Ethics and Compliance Certification Programme
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English, Upper intermediate, 7
Timeline
Procurement Officer
Phiozah Limited
07.2023 - Current
Foreign Exchange/ Treasury Operations
Heritage Bank Plc
05.2021 - 07.2023
Business Development Analyst
Hyperworld International Company LTD.
01.2021 - 04.2021
Hydrology Analyst (NYSC)
Department of Geography Unilag
03.2020 - 02.2021
Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate -
National College Gbagada
Bachelor of Science - Geography and Planning
University of Lagos
Master of Business Administration - Finance And Investment
Ahmadu Bello University
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