Rita Ezenwile
@ritaezenwile
Proactive Procurement Manager enhancing vendor partnerships and cost savings.
What I'm looking for
I am a proactive Procurement Manager with a strong track record of helping businesses meet their fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. My expertise lies in performing detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing, and value assessment to formulate the best overall strategy for long-term gain. I have successfully managed purchasing budgets to determine the feasibility of contracts and consistently exceed savings goals.
Throughout my career, I have held various roles, including Senior Buyer at Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company, where I was responsible for global sourcing and strategic purchases for a major power plant project. My experience as Contracts and Procurement Manager at Alpha Mead Group allowed me to develop strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and industry regulations while enhancing supplier diversity. I am committed to continuous improvement and sustainability within the procurement function, driving initiatives that optimize purchasing decisions and promote eco-friendly practices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Buyer
Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company
Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Reviewed service requests and bid packages from project departments before releasing RFP/RFQ to contractors. Managed global sourcing and strategic purchases of power plant steam and gas turbine packages for a 3000MW captive power plant.
Contracts and Procurement Manager
Alpha Mead Group
Sep 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 5 months)
Ensured compliance with corporate policies and industry regulations by implementing robust procurement controls and monitoring systems. Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
Assistant Procurement Manager
James Cubitt Facilities Managers
May 2020 - Sep 2022 (2 years 4 months)
Enhanced supplier relationships through consistent communication and collaboration, leading to improved contract terms. Streamlined procurement processes by implementing effective negotiation strategies and cost reduction initiatives.
Procurement Officer
Mann Support Services
May 2019 - Mar 2020 (10 months)
Devised fruitful sourcing strategies in discovering profitable suppliers to initiate business and organization partnerships. Negotiated with external vendors to secure advantageous terms and finalized purchase details of orders and deliveries.
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Ogun State Internal Revenue Service
Apr 2018 - Mar 2019 (11 months)
Performed bookkeeping and general accounting duties, and engaged in field tax enforcement and enlightenment. Issued tax receipts to taxpayers and conducted daily sensitization on tax remittance.
Industrial Training Intern
Pipelines and Products Marketing Company
Apr 2016 - Sep 2016 (5 months)
Conducted quality control and analysis of petroleum products including DPK, AGO, and PMS. Performed flash point, distillation, and density testing of petroleum products.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
Diploma, Procurement and Supply
2024 - 2024
Completed a diploma in Procurement and Supply, covering essential topics such as defining business needs, commercial contracting, and negotiation. Gained expertise in supplier relationship management, whole life asset management, and ethical sourcing practices.
Enugu State University
B.SC, Industrial Physics
2013 - 2017
Grade: Second Class Upper Division
Achieved a Second Class Upper Division in Industrial Physics, with coursework including Quantum Mechanics, Computational Physics, Modern Physics, Geophysics, and Astrophysics. Developed a strong foundation in scientific principles and analytical thinking.
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