Experience

Xycene Nigeria Limited

• Nigeria
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Procurement Team Lead

  • Dec 2012 - Present

  In this role, I have been providing the required leadership and first class services as well as support to all external and internal customers where I have served as a team lead for the procurement department. I lead the team in all procurement activities from the stage of RFQ through the entire procurement life cycle to the invoicing and payment stage. Dec. 2012 – Present, Xycene Nigeria Limited Procurement Lead Responsibilities Includes: • Led a procurement team and managed the entire material procurement cycle for EDOP fabrication project in Mobil and achieved 15% cost reduction for the company. • Carried out technical analysis of commercial comparison during bid preparation and recommended cost-effective suppliers • Developed and implemented strategies for procuring, coding, storing, and distributing materials for effective inspection and fabrication services while maintaining stock level. • Understanding and good knowledge of spare parts interchangeability record (SPIR) process in maintaining required inventory level • Managed procurement of competitively priced sensors and gas detectors for Chevron and achieved 10% in cost savings • Negotiated contractual terms with selected suppliers and put up a contract for the supply of materials for EAP shutdown project in Mobil • Effectively managed the procurement cycle from RFQ to delivery of dry-docking materials for our vessels and achieved 22% in price reduction • Cognizance of processes of production, maintenance and well engineering. • Coordinated receiving and inspection of materials and ensure required specifications are met • Ensure that laid down processes and code of ethics of the organisation with respect to procurement are fully complied with • Ensure complete coordination with customs and agents in compliance with INCOTERMS and other government regulations. • Prepared and maintained monthly supplier performance schedule. Show less



Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCO)

• Lagos, Nigeria

• Customer Support Officer

  • Jan 2007 - Oct 2009

  In this role, I provided a first class services and support to all external and internal customers where I served as a first point of contact for the department of infrastructure and logistics. I created work orders using the company system (PLANON) and liaised with various contractors for speedy work completion. •Led a team of customer service representatives where I was responsible for coordinating and motivating colleagues in managing customer’s request. •Managed Work Orders in PLANON for speedy and effective contract work management •Responsible for assigning jobs to various contractors and at the same time assisting to ensure the job is well done. •Led a team of 6 staffs where I coordinated the arrangement and setting up of meetings using PLANON conference rooms management tool to avoid clash at meeting venues. •Exhibited strong initiatives in liaising with customers and developing strategies to ensure their complaints are resolved satisfactorily and to get customer’s feedback on our services. •Developed the ability to work under pressure when administering all queries referred to the helpdesk in liaising with relevant managers for resolution. •Maintaining high safety practices to avoid health hazards on the part of customers and vendors as well as employees. Show less