Anthony Ikikhueme

Highly organised Procurement Officer with a proven track record of managing supplier relationships and leading strategic reviews. Dedicated and results-driven with over 6 years of experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, stakeholder management, cost optimisation and leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence and contribute to the overall financial objectives of the business. Adept at risk management, building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Expert in budget management, streamlining processes, and strategic project management. Highly adaptable, innovation-driven and dedicated.

Procurement Officer at Sure Repair (2023-04 – Present)

• Managed the procurement process for materials, plant, and subcontractor services, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery to site.
• Sourced and compared quotes from suppliers and subcontractors across multiple trade categories to secure the best value for each project.
• Occasionally led competitive tenders for larger contracts, including groundworks and specialist subcontractor packages.
• Introduced procurement processes that delivered 20% cost savings across key material and subcontractor spend.
• Negotiated with key suppliers and subcontractors to secure favourable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Reduced supply chain risk by assessing suppliers and subcontractors and addressing issues before they impacted site programmes.
• Monitored material market trends and pricing to inform purchasing decisions, contributing to an 20% improvement in procurement-related cost decisions.
• Coordinated with project leads to ensure quotes and supplier documentation were in place ahead of project start dates.

Procurement Assistant at Quriee Technologies (Mobility Tech) (2020-07 – 2023-02)

• Helped streamline payment processes and reviewed supplier services, contributing to cost savings of over £40,000.
• Worked with suppliers and internal teams to procure items and services as needed.
• Supported KPI tracking across cost, quality, and service to help maintain supplier performance standards.
• Assisted with budget tracking and liaised with the Finance department, helping reduce budget overruns by 5%.
• Helped develop evaluation criteria for tenders, contributing to a 12% improvement in contract award efficiency.
• Reviewed existing contracts and supplier arrangements to help ensure value for money.
• Assisted in generating spend and savings reports through data analysis.
• Handled confidential information with discretion, maintaining stakeholder trust.

Product Owner at Exchanger101 (2015-08 – 2020-02)

• Led a cross-functional Agile team in delivering feature-rich products, ensuring a seamless balance between user experience, commercial opportunities, and technical feasibility.
• Reviewed sales, customer concerns, and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly stand-up sessions.
• Created user focused & technical user stories
• Planned and prioritized the product feature backlog
• Defined the product vision, strategy, roadmap, and growth opportunities.
• Ensured user experience prioritization by closely working with the UI/UX team.

B.Sc. in Computer Science – Esep Le Berger

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