Valerie Akuchie
@valerieakuchie
I optimize procurement and project operations through vendor management, dashboards, and scalable process improvements.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I'm leading source-to-pay and AP shared-services optimization at Waste Management, where I manage vendor onboarding, performance dashboards, SOPs, and project timelines. My work has reduced bottlenecks by 30% and cycle time by 20%.
I've supported procurement, banking, healthcare technology, and energy operations, including $500K+ monthly SAP purchase orders at Equinor and 20+ healthcare technology implementation projects at Efferent Services. I enjoy building tech-enabled systems, improving vendor performance, and creating operational clarity as teams grow.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead optimization initiatives across procurement and AP workflows, strengthening operational consistency and compliance. Maintain and deliver performance dashboards that improve payment accuracy and shorten cycle times.
Project Administrator
Employee Benefit Research Institute
Jun 2021 - Sep 2024 (3 years 3 months)
Coordinated cross-functional projects ensuring smooth operational continuity across departments. Maintained business documentation and dashboards using SharePoint and Google Workspace.
Executed $500K+ monthly purchase orders in SAP, ensuring accurate supplier data and contract compliance. Supported supplier onboarding activities including vendor banking verification and documentation review.
Project Analyst
Union Bank of Nigeria PLC
Jun 2019 - Feb 2020 (8 months)
Managed vendor banking documentation in Oracle and coordinated 100+ purchase orders. Supported collaborations with McKinsey, Accenture, and Deloitte, overseeing $100K+ budgets while ensuring compliance.
Business Operations Associate
Efferent Services Limited
Jan 2017 - May 2019 (2 years 4 months)
Managed supplier relationships, vendor performance metrics, and procurement compliance for 20+ healthcare technology implementation projects. Negotiated with vendors, tracked inventory procurement, and maintained accurate supplier records.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Houston - Downtown
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed an MBA at the University of Houston - Downtown in December 2023.
Lean Six Sigma
Yellow Belt Certification, Lean Six Sigma
Earned the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification in 2023.
University of Port Harcourt
Post Graduate Diploma, Management
Earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the University of Port Harcourt.
Project Management Institute
Certified Associate in Project Management, Project Management
Earned the Certified Associate in Project Management certification in 2025.
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Bachelor of Technology, Animal Science & Technology
Earned a Bachelor of Technology in Animal Science & Technology from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri.
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