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Ometere Otuogbai

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I lead strategic procurement for major oil and gas projects, delivering cost savings and resilient supply chains.

Nigeria

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I lead strategic procurement for GMT Energy Resources' Chevron Agbami FPSO and JUB Pioneer projects, defining sourcing strategies, negotiating high-value contracts, and strengthening supplier risk management for critical infrastructure.

Previously, I led teams and multi-million-dollar procurement programmes at Saipem, including NLNG Train 7 and CORAL FLNG. I've delivered 20% savings across an $850M+ steel portfolio and use SAP, SAP Ariba, and spend analytics to improve commercial decisions, compliance, and project delivery.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Procurement Lead

Current

GMT Energy Resources Limited

Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Defined and executed enterprise procurement strategies for high-value engineered mooring systems and critical infrastructure. Negotiated high-value contracts at the executive level and implemented robust supplier performance and risk management frameworks.

SAP SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing Contract Negotiation Supplier Management Risk Management Compliance RFQ ITT

Procurement Section Leader

Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited

Oct 2022 - Feb 2025 (2 years 4 months)

Led and mentored a team of 8 buyers, providing strategic oversight across the full procurement cycle. Led executive negotiations of multi-million-dollar contracts and drove cross-functional integration with Engineering, HSE, Project Management, and Finance.

SAP SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing Contract Negotiation Supplier Management Stakeholder Management Supply Chain Strategy Risk Management

Senior Buyer

Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited

May 2012 - Oct 2022 (10 years 5 months)

Directed full-cycle procurement delivery across major project packages, ensuring cost efficiency, quality assurance, and on-schedule execution. Led commercial negotiations with local and international suppliers and utilized SAP and SAP Ariba for procurement transparency.

SAP SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing Contract Negotiation Supplier Management Spend Analytics Procurement Data Analysis