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 Managementundefined
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
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