ignatius chefon
@ignatiuschefon
Procurement and supply expert improving value, compliance, and resilient sourcing through strategic management.
CameroonWhat I'm looking for
I am a motivated, adaptable and responsible procurement and supply expert with over 5 years of experience in managing procurement, administration and related operations. I bring a methodical, customer-focused approach and a strong drive to see things through to completion.
As Procurement and Business Manager at Ntarinkon Credit Union Ltd, I establish SLAs and contracts for service providers and monitor compliance, while securing long-term supplier partnerships to ensure continuity of supply. I lead cost optimization initiatives, coordinate supplier sourcing analysis, qualification, and performance evaluation, and drive corrective actions to improve supply chain performance.
I also oversee procurement work planning, procurement committee coordination, requests for quotations, and market analysis & demand management to enhance supply chain efficiency through supplier rationalization. Earlier, I supported tender file preparation, bid evaluation, and capacity building around COLEPS, and I strengthened my control mindset as an Internal Controller—backed by CIPS training and my MBA with an Option in Finance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Procurement and Business Manager
Ntarinkon Credit Union Ltd
Aug 2019 - Present (6 years 7 months)
Led bank-wide procurement activities including SLA/contract setup and compliance monitoring, supplier sourcing/qualification, quotation evaluation, and procurement committee support. Increased procurement-related income by 5% through supplier price negotiations and developed a structured procurement policy, annual procurement plan, and a flexible supplier database system.
Internal Controller
Ntarinkon Credit Union Limited
May 2017 - Feb 2019 (1 year 9 months)
Performed internal control tasks to ensure timely, quality execution of control activities and ensured corrective actions were taken when errors occurred. Conducted internal control risk assessments and monitored implementation of established action plans while participating in the control framework review.
Procurement Volunteer
North West Regional Delegation of Public Contract
Oct 2017 - May 2018 (7 months)
Supported public procurement activities by contributing to tender and consultation file preparation, following up procurement correspondences, and participating in bid evaluation and tender quality control. Helped build stakeholder capacity on COLEPS (Cameroon Online Electronic procurement system) and supported e-procurement implementation and stakeholder management for accountability and governan
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Option Finance
Option Finance, Finance
2015 -
Completed Option Finance in 2015.
University of Buea
Bachelor of Science, Banking and Finance
2007 -
Earned a BSc in Banking and Finance from the Department of Management Sciences.
Rome Business School
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) at Rome Business School.
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