CV Group Procurement Manager, London UK / Nigeria energy, mining, construction, epc

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Last Updated: Tuesday, August 4, 2009

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A dedicated and enthusiastic professional combining a strong academic background with extensive international experience within the procurement public and private sector. Quick to grasp new ideas, concepts and technologies and to develop and implement creative and innovative solutions aimed at improving the efficiency of the procurement process. Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to forge strong relationships with global suppliers and colleagues alike. Enjoys being part of, as well as managing and motivating, a successful and productive team and thrives in highly pressurised and challenging working environments. Holds strong procurement skills in the project environment of oil and gas, energy and mining sectors.

Present - Group Procurement Manager, Negris Holdings (London / Nigeria)

• Create a leadership mindset to lead the Negris supply chain project and meet the strategic objectives of each project.
• Facilitate processes of governance across projects
• Establish and run the Procurement Management Office for Negris in London.
• Define and run the Risk and Issues Management processes
• Create a mechanism to complete monthly resource forecasting (as required)
• Define and implement a Governance and Escalation structure for each Project
• Establish and run a Deliverable Tracking process
• Liaise with various stakeholders and hold regular meetings to update them on the progress of each project.
• Implement procurement plans.
• Introduce procurement systems and mentoring buyers in Nigeria along the process.


2006 - Capital Procurement Manager, Eskom - South Africa

• Responsible for the Procurement of Goods and Services For all The Return to Service Power stations and new build power stations in South Africa.
• Ensure that the Corporate Governance policy and procedures are followed during and after tender.
• Understand and implement Contract Law (Fidic / Nec3)
• Liaise with various stakeholders and hold regular meetings to update them on the progress of each project.
• Implement procurement plans.
• Main functions include the setting up of a new capital procurement department, concentrating on finding skilled personnel to lead and procure for the New and Return to service of the moth balled power stations.
• The processes include state tendering, request for quotation, evaluating tenders, negotiating tenders and contract implementation.
• As an executive manager of Eskom my role requires professionalism and the need to know all contract management rules and regulations of South Africa. There is also the need to know the new engineering contracts and fidic contracts.
• Introducing procurement systems and mentoring graduates and senior buyers along the process.
• Knowing the Public Funding Management Act as Eskom is a Subsidiary of the State.
• The timing of all projects is crucial in producing electricity for the demanding and growing South African economy.
• Chair the Tender committee for commercial tenders.


1998-2006 Procurement (COMMERCIAL) Manager, MHS Group – UK

• Responsible for the implementation and development of a program aimed at developing UK and European suppliers
• Supervising a team of buyers responsible for controlling the groups Procurement of goods and services including facilities, I.T. and H.R.
• Project managing the introduction of a newly purchased business system from the initial identification of system requirements through to selection and procurement
• Identifying and maximising all opportunities to reduce costs for the group within a highly competitive market sector
• Overseeing the contracts, purchasing and warehouse departments whilst supervising a team of 22 personnel within the material control department
• Providing all staff with motivation and support to enable them to fulfil their potential whilst ensuring that they contribute to the development and growth of the business
• Working in close conjunction with the Managing Director with regards to forecasting, scheduling and negotiating prices and other terms with suppliers


1997-1998 Launch Buyer, Ford Motor Company Ltd – UK/Belgium/Germany

• Controlling the timing of the entire launch process and providing purchasing support for new model launches
• Liaising directly with suppliers based throughout the world and chasing all orders to enable the timely launch of new models
• Playing a key role as a member of the team consisting of purchasing and operational personnel as well as engineers and manufacturers based in Belgium
• Developing and consolidating an excellent working knowledge of the automotive manufacturing industry
• Working with a team of people from all sectors of the business to ensure we deliver on time and maintain the standards as required by the company.


1989-1996 Purchasing Manager, Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Ltd – South Africa/Zambia/UK

• Coordinating the purchase of goods and services on behalf of the state owned organisation with various subsidiaries throughout Zambia
• Overseeing the activities of a team of 20 buyers to ensure the effective and efficient procurement of goods in accordance with deadlines
• Management of tendering process from start to finish of the project
• Evaluating suppliers, managing core accounts and negotiating commercial terms with key vendors
• Preparing daily and weekly reports for presentation to the General Manager and assisting with the award of tenders for high capital value capital orders to major international companies
• Managing the procurement of goods for various mine rehabilitation projects as well as new engineering projects, min hospitals, mine houses and the computer centre


1985-1988 Buyer, Technology Computing CC – South Africa

• Purchasing computers and all associated software and peripherals from local and international suppliers and working closely with the stores manager to ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained
• Maintaining awareness of the current trends and changes within the computer industry

Degree : Masters Degree in procurement (Msc.)
Professional: Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing (MCIPS)
HND: Purchasing Management; Contracts; Tendering
Certificate: Legal Aspects of Purchasing
NVQ Level IV: Procurement

I.T. Proficiency: Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Enterprise Business System, E-Purchasing, Projects, Internet, Email, MS Projects, SAP

commercial manager, contract management, private and public sector, tendering process