OVERVIEW:

An experienced & versatile Procurement & Senior Contract Manager with a proven track record within a wide range of market sectors including oil & gas supply organisations.

Commercially astute and costs focused with business development support skills.

Experienced in procurement and contract management including supplier research, high level negotiation, management and supplier liaison, teambuilding, development and training, supply chain management, project support and consultancy.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

· Successfully achieved US$100k savings due to processes re-engineering activities

· Developed & delivered effective training programmes on supply chain management

· Achieved US$6.3m procurement savings whilst increasing customer satisfaction

· Realised US$60k - US$100k daily cost savings through early project delivery

CAREER HISTORY:

2003 to Date: LEARNING ADVISOR / CONSULTANT: Shell

· Responsible for the provision of consultancy on supply chain management activities

· Appointed to provide support to management teams and to improve performance

· Completed training needs analysis to identify possible performance improvements

· Utilised knowledge of supply chain management to provide full & effective training

· Provided training on all aspects of contracting, finance, procurement and logistics

· Oversaw learning activities across the region, ensuring high standards of delivery

· Reviewed and updates training packages to support JIT business learning needs

· Managed two key distance learning programmes to support staff development

· Ensured training and development complied to company procedures and principles

· Reengineered business cost models within training to achieve US$100k cost savings

1999 to 2003: SENIOR BUYER / CONTRACT ANALYST: Shell Well Engineering Procurement Team

· Responsible for the overall control of all buying and contract analysis activities

· Appointed to utilise experience to deliver cost effective procurement solutions

· Provided leadership and support to a dedicated team of 6 buyers and analysts

· Developed and delivered training for team members to improve performance

· Handled procurement of drilling and completion materials for high profile projects

· Ensured cost effective contracting via thorough market research, supply cost modelling and effective negotiation

· Conducted regular process reviews to develop contracting and procurement plans

· Identified and implemented value improvements into the procurement strategy

· Led high level negotiations to secure the best prices on all materials

· Ensured compliance to business & environmental goals during the procurement process

· Completed bid evaluation based on total life costs within stringent timescales

· Monitored team performance to ensure compliance to all set KPIs

· Led re-evaluation of use of Hydraulic Actuators, achieving 13.85% value savings

· Supported engineering projects to successfully achieve 100% on time delivery

· Successfully minimised downtime rig costs saving US$60 to US$100 savings per day

· Achieved procurement savings of US$6.3million through effective management

· Contributed to significant upturn in customer satisfaction whilst achieving cost savings

1998 to 1999

BUYER / STOCK ANALYST: Shell Well Engineering Procurements Team

· Responsible for the procurement of cost effective and efficient drilling equipment

· Appointed to research and select suppliers to best meet all business objectives

· Controlled the annual spend budget of US$23million within Well Engineering

· Led high level negotiations with suppliers to secure best price and value

· Created & implemented effective procurement strategies to improve performance

· Developed and implemented training to drive a customer focused approach

· Identified and recovered surplus materials from stock valued at US$0.84million

· Played a key role in customer satisfaction increase from 66% to 78%

· Achieved significant costs savings of US$1.6million through careful procurement

1997 to 1998

CUSTOMER SERVICES SUPERVISOR: Shell Well Engineering Procurement

· Responsible for the provision of consistently high standards of customer service

· Appointed to work on key projects to maintain customer satisfaction levels

· Supported projects through materials planning, ordering and delivery activities

· Provided information to customers on order status as at and when required

· Designed and introduced order acknowledgement and confirmation forms

· Liaised with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of supplies within targets

EARLY CAREER INCLUDES:

· Sales Management Trainee - NGC Plc

· Developed sales management skills in reference to a wide range of products

· Production Management Trainee - MGC Plc

· Developed operational knowledge to achieve reliable production performance

· Sales Representative - Bam-Bam Nig. Plc

· Sold speciality chemicals within the furniture production market

· Youth Corper - Unipetrol Nigeria Plc

· Production of blending and packaging lubricants

PROFESSIONAL:

· Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply - MCIPS

QUALIFICATIONS:

· MBA - Business Administration

· Post Graduate Diploma to achieve MCIPS

· Diploma in Computer Science

· BSc (Hons) Chemistry

· West African Examination (W.A.E.C) O/L Certificate, A level equivalent in 8 subjects

· Various internal and external training courses