Favour Onyeneke

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST / SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATOR:

• Sourcing, Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating contracts, and selecting the best suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability
• Actively paticipate in the supplier's selection and undertake performance reviews
• Managing end-to-end procurement activities
• Maintaining optimal inventory levels and reducing lead times.
• Implementing vendor performance management system, enhancing supplier accountability
• Drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and protect the interests of the organization
• Negotiating contracts with suppliers to make business savings
• Creating LPO for vendors

• Assessing and monitoring supplier performance to ensure they meet contractual obligations and quality standards
• Ensuring that the goods/services purchased are at the best TCO & contract conditions
• Ensuring that the goods & services purchased are in accordance with the Purchase Requisition (PR)
• Negotiating/pricing of terms to achieve cost savings while maintaining or improving product and service quality
• Conducting market research to stay informed about industry trends, pricing, and supplier capabilities
• Negotiating based on the standard procurement guidelines and metrics which include quality, specifications, timeline to delivery
• Negotiating payment terms to ensure items are gotten in a cost-effective manner
• Ensuring procurement activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies
• Maintain accurate purchase and pricing records
• Following up in enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures are being met
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders such as operation, finance, and quality assurance to align procurement activities with overall business goals
• Addressing and resolving issues related to procurement processes, supplier relationships, and product/service quality
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing changes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of procurement activities
• Developing and implementing strategic plans to optimize the end-to-end supply chain, aligning it with overall business objectives
• Overseeing inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock levels to meet customer demand while minimizing carrying costs
• Managing the transportation and distribution of goods, optimizing routes, and ensuring timely deliveries
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliability, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Identifying potential risks in the supply chain and implementing strategies to mitigate and manage these risks
• Leading and managing a team of supply chain professionals, providing guidance and direction to achieve organizational goals
• Implementing and utilizing advanced technologies such as ERP systems, RFID, and other tools to enhance supply chain visibility and efficiency.
• Coordinating transportation and logistics activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.

• Responsible for Import,Logistics & Documentation
• Prepares Customs documentations (Form M, NXP, SONCAP, PAAR, NAFDAC, LC, etc.) and assessment (capturing) of Customs duty on the Single Window Portal
• Responsible for compliance with respect to Customs, import, applicable to foreign trade/importation laws, as well as applicable regulatory regulations
• Coordination of activities from order placement (Origin) to delivery (Destination) for cargo progress status, quality control, shipping, and Customs clearance
• Ensures the effective coordination of transportation planning and management, and relevant Customs files to guarantee the availability of cargoes within defined times, and the transport optimization and clearance process completion in line with customer service requirements
• Assist in timely invoicing and works closely with the Finance/Commercial department to ensure billing accuracy
• Resolving non-conformance logistics and transportation issues in relation to domestic shipments and communicating with operations team as appropriate
• Ensuring timely update of all actions and/or information into the software and necessary data record folders & generates weekly delivery reports while routinely manage the exceptions
• Analysing supply chain data to improve overall efficiency
• Coordinates the administrative support to ensure that confidentiality agreements and contracts are properly maintained towards efficiency in cost and delivery .
• working collaboratively with different departments to ensure a smooth flow of information and coordination across the Organization
• Generating regular report on key supply chain metrics, providing insights to Management for decision making

• Supervising and optimizing the entire supply chain process, from procurement to distribution, to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods
• Maintaining accurate records of shipments, handling necessary documentation (like customs clearance), and ensuring compliance with local and international regulations
• Identifying inefficiencies in logistics operations and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall performance
• Organising and managing the transportation of goods, liaising with carriers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring efficient routing to minimize costs and delivery times
• Assessing and mitigating risks related to logistics, such as delays, damages, or security issues, implementing strategies to minimize these risks
• Coordinating transportation and logistics activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including procurement, warehouse, and operations teams, to ensure seamless coordination and alignment of logistical activities with broader organizational goals.