EHIOSU OVIAWE
Lagos
Summary
Management professional bringing background, leadership talents, and focus on performance. Continuously reviews work to identify areas of opportunity. Focused on enhancing workflows, team development and procedures to maximize team success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Procurement Director Sub-Saharan Africa
Pladis Foods Nigeria Limited
Lagos
2022.11 - Current
- Developed procurement strategy aligned with business objectives, emphasizing value creation and ethical practices.
- Aligned local procurement policies with global standards, implementing supplier segmentation models and enhancing supplier relationships.
- Led a high-performing team, achieving significant performance improvements.
- Introduced pricing transparency and forecasting, resulting in substantial savings and sustainable value creation.
Head of Procurement(ag)
FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nig. PLC
Ikeja Lagos
2021.10 - 2022.10
- Developed and implemented purchasing strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Managed demand and integrated sourcing strategies, securing €2.3m savings on direct materials, €1.2m savings on marketing spend, and €700k savings on indirect materials.
- Spearheaded procurement culture initiatives and resolved a supplier claim resulting in €0.9m recovery.
Business Procurement Manager
FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nig. PLC
Ikeja Lagos
2017.02 - 2021.10
- Developed and executed indirect category sourcing strategies, achieving €3.7m in sustainable savings over 4 years.
- Implemented global strategies locally, ensuring supply security, quality, and innovation.
Category Buyer Energy/Project Manager HGP
Nigerian Breweries PLC
Ijora Lagos , Nigeria
2016.06 - 2017.02
- Managed implementation of Heineken Global Procurement Capability Roll-Out(HGPCRO).
- Successfully tendered and implemented sustainable gas and fuel contracts, resulting in more than a 17% saving in energy costs.
Contract Manager Commerce & Business Services,
Nigerian Breweries Plc
Ijora Lagos , Nigeria
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Developed fit for purpose contracts and drove implementation and effective operations of contracts in categories.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed RACI for Source to Pay Process.
Category Manager Transport & NPR (Indirect)
Consolidated Breweries PLC
Iddo Lagos , Nigeria
2014.06 - 2014.12
- Developed world-class procurement strategies and policies in non-product related categories.
- Embedded culture of discipline and professionalism in source to contract management, purchase to pay best practices, key supplier development and budgeting.
- Developed of CB transport to ensure compliance with Heineken global TSP procurement standards. Transport budgeting and analysis.
National Distribution Manager
Consolidated Breweries PLC
Iddo Lagos , Nigeria
2012.02 - 2014.01
- Developed Key transporter policy and introduced performance indicators to ensure development of key transporters.
- Improved transport efficiency of External Fleet by 28%.
- Reduced carbon footprint by changing load distribution per truck and pegging age of trucks introduced by transporters
- Collaborated with other team lead in the implementation of company-wide enterprise resource planner (Navision), development of freight self-billing system, Purchase to Pay process and training of key users on new way of working.
Fleet Manager
Consolidated Breweries PLC
Iddo Lagos , Nigeria
2009.01 - 2012.02
- Created company vehicle policy, Vehicle specific operational manuals and maintenance tracking systems.
- Standardized internal and external fleet and transitioned truck standard from free loaded to palletized transport, leading to reduced residence time on site.
- Introduced transporter engagement policies for management of internal and external transport fleet.
- Improved loading efficiency across all sites.
Technical Assistant to General Manager Tech.
Consolidated Breweries PLC
Iddo Lagos , Nigeria
2007.04 - 2008.12
- Managed procurement of all company vehicles and material handling equipment(MHE) and spare parts.
- Supported the project team on the factory store revamp project, developing Min-Max stock levels.
- Recategorization of spares using part name, part number standard nomenclature and where necessary UNSPSC codes.
Garage Supervisor West
Consolidated Breweries Plc
Iddo Lagos , Nigeria
2005.07 - 2007.04
- Executed proactive monthly reports on all vehicles in fleet tracking all repairs, accidents, breakdowns and cumulative expenditure/ Mileage/years in Operation.
- Executed personalized training for the upskilling of the garage staff and follwed up with mentoring and performance management.
- Improved relationship with third party garages and regulatory government agencies.
Education
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering -
University of Ibadan
01.2002
King’s College Lagos
06.1993
Skills
- Leadership
- Business Strategy
- Change Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Negotiation
- Teamwork
- Budgeting
- Research and Analytics
- Problem Solving
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Lagos, Nigeria
- Date of Birth: 07/22/1977
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Marital Status: Married
Certification
- Certified International Procurement Professional (CIP) March 2024 to March 2029
- Certified International Procurement Manager (CIPM) March 2024 to March 2029
Timeline
Procurement Director Sub-Saharan Africa
Pladis Foods Nigeria Limited
2022.11 - Current
Head of Procurement(ag)
FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nig. PLC
2021.10 - 2022.10
Business Procurement Manager
FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nig. PLC
2017.02 - 2021.10
Category Buyer Energy/Project Manager HGP
Nigerian Breweries PLC
2016.06 - 2017.02
Contract Manager Commerce & Business Services,
Nigerian Breweries Plc
01.2015 - 06.2016
Category Manager Transport & NPR (Indirect)
Consolidated Breweries PLC
2014.06 - 2014.12
National Distribution Manager
Consolidated Breweries PLC
2012.02 - 2014.01
Fleet Manager
Consolidated Breweries PLC
2009.01 - 2012.02
Technical Assistant to General Manager Tech.
Consolidated Breweries PLC
2007.04 - 2008.12
Garage Supervisor West
Consolidated Breweries Plc
2005.07 - 2007.04
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering -
University of Ibadan
King’s College Lagos
- Certified International Procurement Professional (CIP) March 2024 to March 2029
- Certified International Procurement Manager (CIPM) March 2024 to March 2029
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