TOSIN ADEYEMI
CATEGORY MANAGER - Capex/Construction
Sheffield
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in construction project, category management, and strategic sourcing. Known for championing TCO value delivery in CAPEX selection and execution through stakeholder engagement, team collaboration, and vendor partnerships. Over 14 years of building materials industry experience managing strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and large-scale Capex projects within multinational construction and manufacturing environments. Demonstrated track record of significant cost savings, supply assurance, and enhancing operational efficiency through innovative procurement strategies and effective stakeholder management. Proven leader in driving procurement excellence and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Category Manager – Capex
Holcim UK
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Led end-to-end strategic sourcing for major Capex investments including industrial equipment, complex machinery, large-scale construction, and specialized engineering.
- Negotiated high-value contracts, achieving performance-based terms and optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
- Delivered significant cost savings through supplier consolidation and value engineering initiatives.
- Managed procurement timelines for multiple concurrent projects, consistently meeting deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Developed comprehensive risk mitigation strategies ensuring continuity of supply and operational integrity.
- Maintained strict compliance with Holcim's safety standards, ethical practices, and procurement policies.
- Acted as primary strategic advisor and subject matter expert to internal stakeholders.
- Delivered substantial cost reductions and improved procurement efficiencies across complex projects.
- Successfully implemented new supplier evaluation processes, enhancing reliability and reducing procurement risks.
Category Manager, Indirect Services
Lafarge Africa PLC
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed procurement of 3rd party services ensuring compliance, sustainability, and affordability across multiple sites.
- Led innovative procurement initiatives (EV fleet conversion, depot solar projects), achieving significant operational savings.
- Negotiated and managed over 40 complex contracts across multiple categories, significantly improving supply assurance.
- Performed detailed spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, delivering over 20% savings against target.
- Achieved annual savings of NGN380 million (over 20% beyond initial savings target).
- Successfully merged and managed additional roles temporarily, maintaining uninterrupted business continuity and effectiveness.
Electrical Manager, BMP Projects
Lafarge Africa PLC
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Led electrical installations for a 100 million bags per annum manufacturing plant (3.5 MW load), managing contractors and adhering to tight deadlines.
- Successfully designed and supervised the installation of a 5 MVA distribution network.
- Ensured compliance with rigorous safety standards achieving Zero LTI.
- Delivered project savings of CHF 2 million (5% below budget) without compromising quality or timelines.
- Achieved 5000 man-hours with Zero Lost Time Incidents (LTI).
Project Engineer: Electrical & Automation
Lafarge Africa PLC
01.2011 - 11.2020
- Managed electrical and automation elements for strategic projects valued above CHF 750k, consistently meeting strict safety and budget criteria.
- Led multiple high-stakes projects including ESP Conversion and Alternative Fuel Systems with successful outcomes and zero incidents.
- Delivered multiple major projects on-time, on-budget, and with zero safety incidents.
- Implemented efficient CAPEX processes and trained teams in SAP CAPEX modules.
Education
MBA - Oil, Gas & Energy Management
Unicaf University
Zambia 04.2001 - 12.2024
Master in Engineering Management - Ergonomics & Safety
University of Ibadan
BSc - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Budgeting and project coordination
- Contract Negotiation & Lifecycle Management
- Risk Mitigation & Management
- Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
- Cost Reduction & Value Engineering
- Category strategy development
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- SAP, JDE
- MS Project, Asana
- Bravo, Coupa
- MS Excel, AutoCAD
Interests
Swimming
Golf
Football
Professional Memberships And Certifications
- COREN – Registered Engineer
- Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE)
- NEBOSH IG1 Certification
- SAP CAPEX & P2P Certification
Accomplishments
- Innovated the CAPEX procurement process through Asana digitization, establishing a unified platform for global project management and procurement collaboration across the organization.
- Resolved a 2-year outstanding supplier claim for a defective £139k product (purchased solely via PO, no contract), securing a £120k settlement (£90k cash, £30k credit note).
- Led the rebranding of the RFQ tendering and evaluation process, integrating comprehensive criteria to ensure project selections consistently met high standards for Safety, ESG, and TCO objectives.
Additional Information
Volunteer Youth Leader
- Guided young adults and teenagers, instilling ambition and practical time management strategies to support personal growth.
Software
SAP
MS Excel
Asana
Certification
- NEBOSH IG1 Certification
Timeline
Category Manager – Capex
Holcim UK
03.2024 - 05.2025
Category Manager, Indirect Services
Lafarge Africa PLC
11.2022 - 03.2024
Electrical Manager, BMP Projects
Lafarge Africa PLC
11.2020 - 11.2022
Project Engineer: Electrical & Automation
Lafarge Africa PLC
01.2011 - 11.2020
MBA - Oil, Gas & Energy Management
Unicaf University
04.2001 - 12.2024
Master in Engineering Management - Ergonomics & Safety
University of Ibadan
BSc - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Olabisi Onabanjo University
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