OLUWASEYI ADENIYI MCIPS OJO
Hemel Hempstead,UK
Summary
A results-oriented leader with a track record of delivering impactful procurement solutions to support organisational goals. Skilled procurement professional with proven success in developing procurement plans that maximise cost effectiveness and increase purchasing power. Experienced in advising and guiding management teams to support decision-making.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Head of Procurement
Olam International
Lagos , Nigeria
09.2017 - Current
- Managed and oversaw procurement activities with an annual spend of approximately $500N
- Developed and implemented category strategies, resulting in cost savings, and added value for the organization
- Led hands -on execution of key projects, including Mill expansion project, redeveloped the procurement policy and direct payment system
- Collaborated with procurement team to further their procurement maturity journey, building strong stakeholder relationships, and enhancing procurement's reputation
- Provided a deep understanding of markets and supply chains, enabling the identification and recommendation of collaborative relationship with the key suppliers
- Maintaining a positives attitude, remained resilient, and demonstrated calm under pressure, fostering excellent stakeholder management skill.
- Delivered tactical cost savings by negotiating advantageous terms and conditions for new contracts.
- Ensured business continuity, using local suppliers to minimise risk of supply chain disruptions.
- Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs.
- Introduced operational and administrative procedures to uphold integrity of current processes.
- Spearheaded contract negotiation to obtain favourable terms for quality, cost and delivery requirements.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
Procurement Project and Development Manager
Lafarge Holcim Nigeria Plc
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Contribute to setting, driving, and implementing global procurement standards and best practices locally - Driven by coordination of individual and team development and the Procurement Academy
- Spearheaded procurement projects, managing end-to-end processes from vendor selection to contact negotiation, resulting in cost savings
- Developed and implemented innovative procurement strategies, contributing to operational efficiency and cost optimization
- Support development and continuous improvement of the Procurement Competent ices locally, by personnel development of team
- Implemented initiatives focused on self-development and growth for improved employee drive.
- Oversaw product and operations strategy, highlighting development opportunities that support goals.
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Lafarge cement Plc
11.2013 - 10.2015
- Successfully led strategic sourcing initiatives, resulting in cost saving through supplier's collaboration
- Partnering with all stakeholders to review spend analysis and identify opportunities for tenders, to lead to cost savings and increased contract coverage and On-going monitoring of performance metrics and troubleshooting as required
- Implemented innovative procurement strategies to enhance operational efficiency and drive cost optimization
- Conducted thorough market analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
- Fostered strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring a resilient and diversified supply chain.
Head Plant Purchaser
Lafarge cement Plc
05.2011 - 11.2013
- Efficiently managed procurement activities for the plant, ensuring timely and cost -effective sourcing of materials
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers, resulting in cost savings
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with production requirements
- Monitored inventory levels and implemented strategies to prevent shortages and excess stock.
- Focused on reducing costs by pursuing optimum contracts with top-quality suppliers.
- Introduced Oracle Procurement Cloud to streamline end-to-end procurement workflows, resulting in [Number]% efficiency increase.
- Sourced new suppliers, negotiated contracts and managed ongoing relationships for optimum results.
Sourcing Manager
West Africa
Portland
06.2007 - 04.2011
- Executed procurement activities, ensuring timely and cost
- Review the requisitions with the User's
- Sent out details' enquiry (Call for Tender) and monitor the closing date
- Compile quotations and negotiate based on current local and International Market prices while ensuring quality of items and services delivery
- Establish and maintain Contract Agreement
- Conduct Value based negotiation with all invited contractors
- Pass active compilation to procurement
- Develop a good relationship with both the users and contractors
- Identify new product opportunities and access to new Market/Technology
- Ensure Users issue Job completion certificate upon Services delivery
- Monitoring contractor's performance on a continuous Basis
Buyer
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA
10.2005 - 06.2007
- Timely Processing of requisitions, tender document & sourcing activities
- Challenging, benchmarking of pricing structures offers and conducting negotiation with suppliers
- Purchase of materials goods equipment/ asset, works & service from local & /oversea source of supply
- Follow and expedite supplies with effective communications and timely dissemination of information to all stakeholders & and ensure prompt delivery by suppliers/ contract
- Foster purely business relationship beneficial to the institute with both Internal & external clientele
- Drive cost reduction program & ensure improved suppliers performance for value for currency expenditure.
Education
Diploma - Strategic Management and Leadership
OTHM LEVEL 7
London 05.2023
MCIPS - Purchasing and supply
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Manag
London 03.2014
Master class - Supplier relationships management
European institute of purchasing and Supply Manag
Paris 12.2009
Master - Transportation Management
Ladoke Akintola University
Ogbomoso 03.2009
Higher National Diploma - Purchasing & Supply
Osun State Polytechnic iree
Iree 03.2002
Skills
- Risk management
- Contract management
- Decision-making
- Demonstrated leadership knowledge
- Exceptional negotiation skills
- Tendering & contracting Expert
- Strategic sourcing
- Cross functional collaboration
- Budget analysis
- Compliance standards
- Coordination
- Knowledge of SAP, Oracle rtc
- Systems evaluation
- Supplier relationship management skills
- Cost optimization
- Market Analysis
- Communication strategies
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Policy formulation
- Business continuity planning
- Stakeholder management
- Contracts development
- Stakeholder engagement methods
- Negotiation strategies
- High-value project management
- Team building
- Time management
Accomplishments
- CIPS UK CIPSM Nigeria EIPM France
- Accomplishments
- Planned and coordinated rice mill expansion projects resulting in increased cost savings and meeting the project deadline
- SAP Project: Procurement project representative
- Enhanced processes, implementing across departments for increased productivity and profits
- Building of 2,500 capacity cement factory (Lakatabu project in Ewekoro) - Project Sourcing Manager.
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Head of Procurement
Olam International
09.2017 - Current
Procurement Project and Development Manager
Lafarge Holcim Nigeria Plc
11.2015 - 05.2017
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Lafarge cement Plc
11.2013 - 10.2015
Head Plant Purchaser
Lafarge cement Plc
05.2011 - 11.2013
Sourcing Manager
West Africa
06.2007 - 04.2011
Buyer
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA
10.2005 - 06.2007
Diploma - Strategic Management and Leadership
OTHM LEVEL 7
MCIPS - Purchasing and supply
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Manag
Master class - Supplier relationships management
European institute of purchasing and Supply Manag
Master - Transportation Management
Ladoke Akintola University
Higher National Diploma - Purchasing & Supply
Osun State Polytechnic iree