Jacqueline Uko

Lead sourcing for indirect services across 7 West African countries, driving competitive RfX and contracting to improve total P&L cost and gross margins; implemented quarterly supplier reviews and contract compliance processes.

Managed sourcing for promo services and field activation across 7 African countries, implemented locked rate cards and catalogues and delivered approximately €200k in savings.

Led third-party manufacturing sourcing across West Africa, driving cost-model reviews and negotiations that yielded N294M FY P&L savings and a 2,033 bps gross margin improvement on Lux FG.

Developed and implemented procurement strategy for the Technology category, designing tenders/RFPs and market intelligence reporting to optimize supplier base and deliver cost-effective contracts.

Led procurement for Marketing & Communications, created a Procurement Executive Dashboard and negotiated N167M savings in H1 2020, exceeding target by 30%.

Coordinated Project LEAP and cost transformation initiatives, implemented expense controls and budget processes that supported approval to close 45 loss-making branches and updated operating policies.

Provided strategic and administrative support to the CFO, preparing financial reports, coordinating meetings, managing travel and maintaining records to support finance operations.

Supported procurement activities during internship by meeting suppliers, tracking foreign orders and maintaining procurement trackers and documentation.

Enrolled in the Master of Business Administration program at the University of Suffolk since 2022.

Grade: Second Class Honors (Lower Division)

Bachelor of Science in Accounting with Second Class Honors (Lower Division) from Lead City University, completed 2009–2014.

Completed the Secondary School Leaving Certificate at Jomal College, Festac Town, Lagos from 2002 to 2008.

Completed the First School Leaving Certificate at Tender Touch Nursery/Primary School, Festac Town, Lagos from 1997 to 2002.