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Emmanuel Kolawole

Effective and forward-thinking Procurement Manager, bringing forth valuable industry experience, and the skills to achieve real results. Adept in developing key relationships with strategic partners, and committed to working to ensure a company continually moves in the right direction. Bringing forth the ability to effectively oversee all processes related to the advantageous procurement of goods and services.

Key Skills

Accounting
Market Research
Industry Knowledge
Agile Project Management
Effective Communication and Negotiations
Big Picture Thinking

Professional Experience

Jun 2018
Present
Technical Procurement Manager
Friggoglass Industries ( Nig) Limited lddo House, Lagos, NG
  • Managed all processes related to the planning and buying of goods and services.
  • Worked to ensure budgets were being used wisely, and strategies were focused well.
  • Identified areas needing improvement and offered real solutions.
  • Achieved cost-effective procurement outcomes by establishing strong relationships with vendors and partners, and negotiating well. 
  • Manage the buying process for machineries, spares and services in line with Budget cost, specification and delivery targets. 
  • Provide technical / commercial assistance to  Plant/Project Manager in order to support the  Glass, Plastic and Crowns Operations 
  • Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budget.  
  • Balance both tactical executions with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects, Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible 
  • Build relationships with existing vendors and identify new vendor to service emerging needs 
  • Develop creative and innovative procurement processes and ideas / strategies to improve operational efficiency 
  • Negotiate with Technical suppliers, contractors, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods 
  • Oversees supplier performance reviews, assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities 
  • Monitor and update relevant departments regarding price fluctuations of goods and vendor pricing 
  • Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications in a professional and consistent way. 
  • Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures 
  • Explore alternate sources for Technical materials Spares, machineries and services 
  • People management; Mentor and coach team to enhance their career and professional development 
  • Work collaboratively and negotiate and engage with stakeholders and suppliers regarding new projects, supplies and initiatives and advise of impact of change on purchasing and production activities 
     
Sep 2009
Jun 2018
Technical Buyer
Beta Glass Plc Agbara , Ogun State, NG
  • Worked to develop and implement cost-effective purchasing strategies. 
  • Strategically evaluated market conditions and approached varying suppliers prior to making purchases. 
  • Monitored and expedited shipments as necessary. 
  • Implemented effective negotiation strategies to close deals with the best possible purchase prices.  
  • Create purchase orders through Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and tracking of processed purchase orders to ensure fulfillment 
  • Follow up with overseas suppliers to ensure timely submission of supporting documents for import documentation.  
  • Liaising with the import documentation supervisor for timely processing of Form M and regular information on current situation 
  • Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required and Escalation of key issues affecting delivery  time-line or content to Procurement Manager (Technical) 
  • Request for delivery confirmation of technical items from Plant Warehouse personnel and notify supplier for any discrepancies 
  • Work collaboratively  with HO Logistics team to Prepare delivery schedule of import items,  updates weekly and when required. 
  • Keep track of supplier invoices due date for payment processing accordingly to the agreed terms and conditions. 
  • Request for statement of account from vendors on monthly basis for reconciliation 
  • Prepare daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports 
  • Create and oversee KPI tracking and reporting 

Education

Aug 2009
May 2001
National Diploma (Mechanical Engineering) in Institute of Technology
Kwara State Polytechnic
Aug 2002
Mar 2005
Higher National Diploma (Mechanical Engineering) in Institute of Technology
Kwara State Polytechnic

Certifications

2020
Certified ProfessionalPurchasing Manager
America Purchasing Society
2009
Professional Ethics for Engineers
Decatur Professional Development , LLC

Achievements

2015
Conducted Corrugated RFQ and led negotiation
I was responsible for sourcing supplies, forecasting inventory requirements, assessing risk, and daily operation of machinery and spare parts  Supplies of Beta Glass Plc
2020
Executed domestic and global sourcing activities
  • Intimately controlled Joint Venture (JV) activities to sustain lean manufacturing, maximum production output, and profitability.
  • Sourced, qualified, and implemented strategic aluminum extrusion and glass partners, harmonizing global pricing for both Plastics, Crown & Glass manufacturing plants.

Quote

The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.

Amelia Earhart

Hobbies & Interests

  • Running
  • Table Tennis
  • Walking

Languages

English
(Fluent)

Career Aspiration

In the next 3 years I will be looking to secure the role of a Senior Procurement Director in an organization that would make use of existing abilities and help in professional development.

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