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Favour Kalu

@favourkalu

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Results-driven procurement and supply chain manager focused on cost savings.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead procurement improvements, drive measurable cost savings, strengthen supplier relationships, and contribute to strategic procurement and supply chain initiatives in an ethical, process-driven organization.

I am a results-driven Procurement and Supply Chain Manager with five years of experience optimizing procurement processes, managing vendor relationships, and delivering cost-efficient solutions across domestic and international projects. I align procurement strategies with organizational goals while ensuring compliance with ISO standards and ethical procurement principles.

At The Marina Atelier I established SOPs, centralized procurement systems, and vendor performance tracking that reduced processing times by 35%, cut procurement costs by 18%, and improved on-time delivery by 30% for multi-million dollar projects. Previously I managed high-value purchase orders for institutional clients and drove double-digit cost savings through negotiation, supplier consolidation, and market benchmarking.

I bring proven strengths in contract management, inventory control, vendor evaluation, and team development, and I seek to continue driving operational efficiencies, strong supplier relationships, and measurable savings for organizations pursuing disciplined, transparent procurement practice.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Procurement Manager

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The Marina Atelier

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Spearheaded procurement operations for projects exceeding $5M annually, implementing SOPs and vendor systems that reduced processing times 35% and stabilized costs by 18%. Improved supplier lead times by 25% and raised on-time delivery rates by 30%.

Strategic Sourcing Contract Negotiation Vendor Management Supplier Performance Cost Optimization Inventory Control

Procurement Executive

SKLD Integrated Services Limited

Jan 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Managed over $2M in annual purchase orders for institutional clients, delivering 17% cost savings and reducing the purchasing cycle by 31% through supplier consolidation and process improvements. Improved supplier accountability and ISO compliance.

Market Research Forecasting

Procurement Specialist

Tika Group Limited

Oct 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 2 months)

Delivered 21% cost savings by sourcing direct from OEMs and implemented quarterly price forecasting that improved budget accuracy; managed high-volume inventory operations and reduced stockouts to support expanded production capacity.

Inventory Management Stock Control

Supply Chain Officer

Uche Book Services Limited

Sep 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 1 month)

Led COVID-19 emergency procurement program that increased profit margins 46% and supported a 40% rise in revenue by optimizing supply chain operations and introducing a centralized database for 400+ daily entries.

Database Management Inventory Control Customer Service Process Optimization