Tolulope Falola
Harpenden,Hertfordshire
Summary
Experienced, UK public procurement certified, commercial executive specialised in global strategic sourcing, procurement and contract management with over 19-years career spanning the FMCG, UK public sector, Construction & Housing, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Energy Management and Renewable Energy sectors in the UK & Africa.
Specialized in sourcing management, tendering, source to pay and procurement category management for energy & utilities, capital projects, facilities, IT procurement and contract management.
Proven expertise in end-to-end commercial lifecycle management, driving procurement transformation, strategic procurement, global sourcing, contract management and process re-engineering. Demonstrated ability to lead commercial activities on large scale project programmes, effectively manage teams (QS, PMs, contract management & procurement), and deliver significant financial savings and value for money. Highly skilled in complex negotiations and risk management. Committed to driving excellence and ensuring adherence to commercial policies and standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work history
Global Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager (Temp)
Mars Wrigley UK
Slough
2025.06 - Current
- Responsible for the Global Processing Category suppliers managing over £300m global spend
- Partner with engineering and regional Procurement teams to develop and execute global sourcing strategies using the Mars framework.
- Participate in the Global Category Team and maintain relationships with category operational buying managers in the region.
- Engage with global engineering technology leads to develop and execute strategies, standardization protocols, and sourcing initiatives.
- Develop, negotiate and implement regional/global contracts and related Service Level Agreements including securing price, volume rebates, capacity, and service levels.
- Responsible to drive compliance, including Responsible Sourcing, with zero exposure and ensure all governance according to the Mars standards.
- Lead relationships with global suppliers to drive performance management, continuous quality, and cost improvement, and develop supplier-enabled innovation.
Senior Procurement Manager & Supply Chain Manager
Grand Union Housing Group
Milton Keynes
2023.06 - 2025.06
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the procurement and supply chain function, ensuring robust team performance, training, and compliance with management systems.
- Supervise multidisciplinary team including logistics, materials coordinators, warehouse staff, and operational buyers.
- Coordinate cross-functional workload prioritisation to meet dynamic project and operational requirements.
- Lead supplier negotiations, drop-shipment arrangements, and performance tracking across goods and services categories.
- Ensure robust supply chain models and demand forecasts aligned with project schedules.
- Drive process optimisation and digitisation, moving from manual procurement to automated systems.
- Regularly interface with Executive Management and cross-site operations teams to align on fulfilment needs.
- Deliver safety leaders
Head of Procurement & Supply Chain
Bricks'n'Mortar Investment & Property Development
Edgware, Barnet
2021.10 - 2023.04
- Managed the procurement and logistics strategy for BESS, solar, and infrastructure materials worth £50m.
- Oversaw operational procurement and supplier performance to ensure timely materials delivery.
- Collaborated with finance, warehouse, and construction teams to track inventory, reduce delays, and manage stock availability.
- Played a key role in developing logistics-related contract scopes, engaging strategic logistics providers, and supporting contract execution.
Commercial VP ( Procurement & Contracts)
Genesis Energy UK
2021.01 - 2021.12
- Led renewable energy and logistics operations across six countries, overseeing full delivery chain for hybrid and grid projects.
- Managed contract negotiations and performance of marine and road transport partners.
- Supported the transition of logistics partners into new procurement and commercial models.
Regional Commercial Manager – Hybrid Energy
Sterling & Wilson
2020.01 - 2020.01
- Delivered strategic logistics sourcing and post-award performance monitoring for hybrid power projects.
- Reduced project downtime by streamlining marine and overland material deliveries.
- Provided operational direction for supply chain execution teams across three countries.
Commercial Lead-West Africa ( Supply chain & Proc.
Schneider Electric
2013.09 - 2019.12
- Oversaw safe execution of supply chain operations including marine, road, and warehousing.
- Managed contractor performance and aligned procurement with operational safety requirements.
- Regularly reviewed logistics contractor KPIs and ensured HES compliance across transport operations..
Commercial manager
Sahara Energy
2006.06 - 2013.09
Education
Master of Business Administration - International Oil & Gas Management
University of Dundee
Dundee, Scotland 2013.09 - 2016.03
Skills
- Proficient use of SAP-Ariba, Atamis, Proactis, Intend, Delta-e Procurement Software
- Proficient negotiation of JCT & NEC contracts
- Financial analysis & Risk management
- IT procurement & Digital Transformation Deployment
- Certified UK Public Procurement Practitioner
- Business Analysis, Change and Transformation
- Procurement legal compliance
- Excel proficiency
- Stakeholder management
- Exemplary verbal and written communicator
- Strategic leadership
- Contracts management
- Complex negotiations
Languages
English
Certification
- Member- Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)
- Certified Management Consultant- Institute of Management Consultant
- Certified six sigma green belt professional- American Society for Quality
- Certified UK Public Procurement Practitioner
- Certified Professional Energy Manager- Institute of Engineers, USA
- Certificate in Strategy and Leadership- INSEAD
Timeline
Global Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager (Temp)
Mars Wrigley UK
2025.06 - Current
Senior Procurement Manager & Supply Chain Manager
Grand Union Housing Group
2023.06 - 2025.06
Head of Procurement & Supply Chain
Bricks'n'Mortar Investment & Property Development
2021.10 - 2023.04
Commercial VP ( Procurement & Contracts)
Genesis Energy UK
2021.01 - 2021.12
Regional Commercial Manager – Hybrid Energy
Sterling & Wilson
2020.01 - 2020.01
Master of Business Administration - International Oil & Gas Management
University of Dundee
2013.09 - 2016.03
Commercial Lead-West Africa ( Supply chain & Proc.
Schneider Electric
2013.09 - 2019.12
Commercial manager
Sahara Energy
2006.06 - 2013.09