Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Timeline
PERPETUA IKECHI

PERPETUA IKECHI

BRISTOL,UNITED KINGDOM

Summary

Committed and reliable communicator with excellent organisation and time management skills. Eager to learn and develop industry knowledge to assist and support procurement team. Offers creative, innovative mindset to help improve procurement strategies.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

PROCUREMENT OFFICER

SUGISH INTERNATIONAL SERVICES LTD
PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA
06.2017 - 12.2023
  • Evaluated product sales performance to provide accurate reports and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Monitored delivery progress and contacted clients and suppliers to minimise delivery delays.
  • Sourced and verified quotations from suppliers before initiating purchase processes.
  • Minimised customer complaints by verifying procured items met required quality standards.
  • Facilitated decision-making by preparing cost comparison of material pricing.
  • Assessed and resolved logistic challenges to meet delivery deadlines.
  • Monitored supply chain activities to validate quality of goods procured.
  • Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.

PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT

SUGISH INTERNATIONAL SERVICE LTD
PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA
10.2014 - 03.2016
  • Researched and purchased specialized equipment and materials for company use.
  • Negotiated with vendors and service providers to control corporate expenditures.
  • Advised and guided management teams on decision-making, enabling cost-effective tendering processes.
  • Investigated and identified invoice discrepancies, liaising with suppliers to achieve 80% first-time resolution.
  • Established delivery schedules to keep stores fully stocked.
  • Ensured business continuity, using local suppliers to minimise risk of supply chain disruptions.
  • Improved profit margins by 90% through successful re-negotiation of early payment discounts.
  • Sourced new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings and increase profit margins at each store location.
  • Monitored delivery progress and contacted clients and suppliers to minimise delivery delays.
  • Minimised customer complaints by verifying procured items met required quality standards.

Sales representative

BONIK VENTURES NIG
PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA
08.2004 - 12.2007
  • Closely monitored weekly sales to write reports for senior leadership and streamline operational processes.
  • Presented latest merchandise to prospective buyers.
  • Accounted for all inventory and ordered new stock.
  • Packed and wrapped gifts with decorative details to match customer preferences.
  • Collected and processed payments.
  • Helped customers obtain specialised help for refunds and exchanges.
  • Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints and promote new offerings.
  • Prepared invoices for customers with large orders or special sales types.
  • Utilised various sales techniques to develop relationships with customers and drive sales.

Education

Bachelor of Science - INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY/ MICROBIOLOGY

IMO STATE UNIVERSITY, OWERRI, NIGERIA
03.2009 - 03.2014

Skills

  • Supply chain assistance
  • Contracts development
  • Goods procurement
  • Persuasive negotiator
  • Customer-focused
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management

Affiliations

  • LEARNING, TRAVELLING AND COOKING,

Timeline

PROCUREMENT OFFICER - SUGISH INTERNATIONAL SERVICES LTD
06.2017 - 12.2023
PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT - SUGISH INTERNATIONAL SERVICE LTD
10.2014 - 03.2016
IMO STATE UNIVERSITY - Bachelor of Science, INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY/ MICROBIOLOGY
03.2009 - 03.2014
Sales representative - BONIK VENTURES NIG
08.2004 - 12.2007
PERPETUA IKECHI