Hello, I'm Olere A.
Results driven procurement and supply chain specialist with over 10 years of experience optimizing procurement operations, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance for multi-country projects across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Ethiopia. Proven ability to drive supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and implement cost-effective sourcing strategies for countless donor funded programs. Expertise in procurement planning, ERP systems (SAP Ariba), risk management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership. Adept at aligning procurement strategies with organizational goals to enhance efficiency and maximize value.
Details
- Number of Years Experience6-10 years
- Education LevelMasters
Current/ Latest Job title
Procurement Team Lead
Current Employer / Company
Mercy Corps
Industry
non-profit humanitarian aid sector FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals IT & Telecommunications
Professional Membership / Certification
CIPS
Country that I am located in
Nigeria
Specific Countries That I am Qualified In or Can Cover/ Global
Global
Skills
• Procurement Planning & Strategy – Market analysis, cost-saving initiatives, and procurement forecasting • Supplier vetting, Performance & Relationship Management • Inventory & Asset Management – Procurement planning, asset tracking, fleet management • Facility management, travel coordination, logistics support • Budget & Cost Control ie Cost control, budgeting, procurement thresholds adherence Compliance & Regulatory Adherence • Team Leadership & Capacity Building ie Training procurement teams, process optimization • ERP & Data Analytics – SAP Ariba, Microsoft Dynamics, Advanced Excel, Power BI
Areas of Interest
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management Procurement Technology & Automation Market Intelligence