TEGA OHWERHOYE
Procurement Officer
Summary
A performance-driven and enthusiastic procurement professional with two years of formal experience in policy development, strategic sourcing, contract management and supplier management.
CIPS Level 4/Diploma and HRBP Advanced Certified with MA in International Relations.
Top skills include negotiation, relationship management, risk management, budgeting and cost control, change management, conflict resolution, and professional communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Procurement Officer
Family Homes Funds Limited
Abuja
01.2021 - Current
- Develop, implement, and periodically conduct reviews on the procurement policy of the organisation in line with National Procurement standards
- Design and encourage the implementation of tendering guidelines and sourcing strategy based on the organisation’s business strategy
- Design contracts and lead negotiations with consultants and vendors for goods and services
- Execute end to end procurement processes from development of RFQs, RFPs, and other tender documents to evaluation, procurement report, engagement of selected bidder and contract management
- Carry out supplier performance evaluation leading to reduced downtime in ICT infrastructure
- Prepare annual organizational procurement budget and plan
- Conduct market research and monitors commodity market situation and industry trends to identify new opportunities
- Provide procurement advice for the delivery of tenders in excess of Management’s approval threshold
- Carry out organization-wide logistics planning and fleet management
- Execute Human Resources (HR) functions including HR policy development and implementation, payroll administration, compensation and benefit management, learning and development planning and implementation and personnel management
- Build relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Input, analyze and report on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Identify new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages and cutting costs.
- Set up and negotiate contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Evaluate internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
- Carefully read and interpret requisition orders to understand specialized terms and requirements.
- Maintain effective and lasting supplier/vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.
Executive Assistant
Family Homes Funds Limited
Abuja
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Led a high-level implementation team for the identification of construction cost-saving strategies towards the delivery of 300,000 social housing units nationwide
- Managed and liaised with and managed political, technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively
- Delivered on all procurement requests as directed and approved by the CEO including RFP development and publishing and bidder evaluation
- Executed operative procedures to maximize administrative operations
- Provided strategic and operational support to the CEO across functional areas of the Company
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of contract terms and their commercial significance when leading negotiations and making presentations
- Reviewed engagement relationships with external stakeholders (vendors and service providers)
- Designed presentations to provide regular technical and operational information to the CEO on key local and global issues that could impact the company’s business strategy
- Presented reports on behalf of the CEO and supervised the activities of other support staff in the CEO’s office
- Received and responded to all emails, proposals and queries that are directed to the CEO’s office
- Coordinated the CEO’s inputs for planning, reporting and budgeting as required by internal and or external stakeholders
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports and presentations.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases and created presentations to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data, and boost team productivity.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Developed and maintained automated alert systems for important deadlines.
Administrative Officer
Family Homes Funds Limited
Abuja
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Increased the organizational productivity which transcended to team growth from a one-man team to a team of 27 employees
- Carried out several procurement processes that led to the engagement of service providers for 80% of operational functions
- Executed finance functions such as payment processing, deduction of taxes and preparation of tax schedules for remittances
- Managed the people team as well as payroll for the organization and other human resource functions
- Developed and frequently updated employee database for the organization
- Established structures for schemes such as health insurance and group life insurance to be included in the employee benefits package
- Established the required processes for execution of administrative, HR policies and functions to improve the operations of the organization
- Standardized office structures and processes to promote collaboration and increased performance.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- Consulted with company management to assess requirements and develop operational enhancements to streamline processes and increase team performance.
Operations Officer
Debt Management Office
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Personnel responsible for monitoring and controlling the use of office inventory to reduce and control costs
- Performed book-keeping activities on income and expenditure records,
- Collaborated with executive management to improve operational and administrative processes
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations
Coventry University
Coventry, United Kingdom 04.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English
Redeemers University
Osun, Nigeria 05.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
Category ManagementBudgeting and Cost ControlMarket Research and AnalysisStrategic SourcingPublic ProcurementProcess Control and AdministrationPayroll AdministrationNegotiation and Conflict ResolutionRelationship and Risk ManagementChange ManagementProfessionalismDigital Fluency (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and ERP systems)Excellent verbal and written communicationOrganizational LeadershipPerformance Management
Bid process management
Supplier relationships
Project coordination
Certification
Professional Diploma (CIPS Level 5 & 6), Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply – in view
Accomplishments
- Established the procurement unit of a start-up and developed procurement policy and SOP in line with national standard for public procurement.
- Effectively managed annual spend in excess of N1bn/$3m. Delivered on procurement requests in a maximum of 10weeks.
- Introduced Management to bulk buying and partnership with manufacturers as strategies to manage spend.
- Received FHFL Award of Excellence for Outstanding Performance.
Timeline
Procurement Officer
Family Homes Funds Limited
01.2021 - Current
Executive Assistant
Family Homes Funds Limited
01.2020 - 12.2020
Administrative Officer
Family Homes Funds Limited
12.2017 - 12.2019
Operations Officer
Debt Management Office
01.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Arts - International Relations
Coventry University
04.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English
Redeemers University
05.2008 - 05.2012