Favour Onyeneke

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST / SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATOR:

• Developing and implementing procurement policies, SOPs, for the Department
• Carrying out competitive sourcing using purchase requisition (RFQ) on e-sourcing platforms to reduce procurement cycle time to establish transparency
• Sourcing, Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating contracts, and selecting best suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability
• Actively engage in supplier's selection and undertake performance reviews ensuring request are attended to within 48 hours
• 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 interests of organization
• Negotiating contracts with suppliers to make business savings
• Ensuring quotes from different suppliers and generating quotes and comparisons that contributes to internal suppliers selection based on quotes
• Creating LPO for vendors
• Assessing and monitoring supplier performance to ensure suppliers meet contractual obligations and quality standards
• Ensuring that goods/services purchased are at best TCO & contract conditions
• Ensuring that goods & services purchased are in accordance with 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 standard procurement guidelines and metrics which include quality, specifications, timeline to delivery
• Negotiating payment terms to ensure items are gotten in cost-effective manner
• Ensuring procurement activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies
• Maintain accurate purchase and pricing records
• Following up in enforcing 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 efficiency and effectiveness of procurement activities
• Developing and implementing strategic plans to optimize 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 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 supply chain and implementing strategies to mitigate and manage these risks
• Leading and managing 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 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 effective coordination of transportation planning and management, and relevant Customs files to guarantee availability of cargoes within defined times, and transport optimization and clearance process completion in line with customer service requirements
• Ensuring compliance with regulation, industry standards and Company policies related to the supply chain
• Assist in timely invoicing and works closely with 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 software and necessary data record folders & generates weekly delivery reports while routinely manage exceptions
• Examine supply chain data to improve overall efficiency
• Coordinates administrative support to ensure that confidentiality agreements and contracts are properly maintained towards efficiency in cost and delivery .
• coordinates administrative support with various departments including procurement, production, and logistics to streamline operations
• Working collaboratively with different departments to ensure smooth flow of information and coordination across Organization
• Generating regular report on key supply chain metrics, providing insights to Management for decision making

• Supervising and optimizing 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 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.