Carrington Kalio

A commercially experienced procurement and supply chain professional with nearly a decade of senior-level practice across Nigeria's upstream oil and gas sector. Proven track record in bid and tender management, contract governance, supply chain operations, and vendor readiness, with direct contributions to award-winning submissions for multinational operators including Renaissance Energy (SPDC), Seplat Energy (Mobil), SNEPCO, Oando and TotalEnergies. Experienced in Business Development, engaging in the full tender lifecycle management - ITT analysis, compliance mapping, pricing strategy and project management.

Nigerian content alignment- NCDMB, NIPEX/SAP Ariba/PIMS submissions, and post-award contract governance. Currently leading strategic project management & consulting engagements through Proxima Integrated Services Limited with several indigenous service contractors.

Lead Consultant at Proxima Integrated Services Ltd. (PISL) (2026-01 – Present)

Lead business development, contract execution, procurement strategy, bid management, and supply chain consulting engagements for SME clients in Nigeria's oil and gas sector.

• Design and deliver masterclass training programmes covering tender management, technical proposal writing, and compliance documentation.
• Advise client organisations on vendor readiness, prequalification strategies, and NOGIC JQS / NCDMB / NUPRC statutory compliance.
• Develop HSE documentation frameworks, governance structures, and internal audit tools for oilfield services companies.
• Produce structured bid response templates, pricing models, and proposal narratives aligned with IOC evaluation methodologies.
• Support corporate rebranding and strategic repositioning of consultancy clients in competitive oil and gas procurement markets.

General Manager at C.O.U.B.A Services Nigeria Limited (2022-01 – Present)

Lead corporate bid strategy, supply chain operations, and commercial governance within oil and gas support services.

• Direct full tender lifecycle from ITT review through submission to mobilisation.
• Structure technical and commercial proposals aligned with multinational evaluation criteria.
• Led tender submission resulting in award of Provision of Staff Bus contract with Seplat Energy (Mobil).
• Oversee NIPEX, SAP Ariba, and PIMS submissions ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Develop pricing models balancing competitiveness, margin protection, and risk exposure.
• Coordinate Nigerian Content, HSE, and statutory compliance documentation.
• Represent the organisation in executive-level negotiations.

Contract Manager at C.O.U.B.A Services Nigeria Limited (2020-01 – 2022-12)

Led contract governance and execution for oil and gas service operations.

• Central contributor to technical and commercial submissions resulting in award of the Provision of Project Support Services Contract with Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC).
• Managed personnel seconded to IOC clients and maintained compliance with contractual obligations.
• Developed structured compliance matrices and documentation control systems.
• Participated in audits and business performance reviews.
• Coordinated Nigerian Content documentation and regulatory submissions.

Logistics & Operations Manager at Oilfield Inspection Services Nigeria Limited (2019-01 – 2020-12)

Managed logistics operations, contract execution, and operational planning across oilfield projects.

• Contributed operational execution strategy and cost modelling to tender submissions that resulted in award of an Oil Spill Recovery & Remediation Services Contract with SPDC.
• Developed fleet mobilisation schedules and capacity plans for technical proposals.
• Managed wet lease procurement and transport negotiations.
• Improved fleet efficiency through targeted cost-control initiatives.
• Coordinated manpower and equipment mobilisation for oil spill recovery and remediation projects.

Logistics & Transport Coordinator at Oilfield Inspection Services Nigeria Limited (2018-01 – 2019-12)

Supported logistics planning, compliance documentation, and client reporting.

• Supported compilation and submission of logistics tender documentation, contributing to award of a Provision of Project Support Services Contract with TotalEnergies.
• Maintained fleet compliance records and vehicle documentation for regulatory requirements.
• Reduced transportation costs through route optimisation and rate negotiations.
• Acted as liaison between contract holders and internal teams on journey management issues.

Business Development Lead at Lavlux Online (2017-01 – 2019-12)

Directed overall business strategy, procurement, and supply chain optimisation.

• Led supplier onboarding and fulfilment strategy development.
• Designed cost-control frameworks and demand forecasting systems.
• Implemented operational improvements reducing waste and improving turnaround times.
• Developed growth strategy and performance metrics tracking systems.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.) in Political Philosophy & Development – Rivers State University (2025-01 – 2028-12)

Master of Arts (MA.) in Philosophy (African Philosophy) – Rivers State University (2022-01 – 2025-12)

Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management – Chartered Institute of Logistics & Supply Chain Management (CILSCM) (2020-01 – 2020-12)

BA. (Hons) in Philosophy & Psychological Studies – The Open University (2010-01 – 2018-12)

Diploma of Higher Education in Humanities – The Open University (2010-01 – 2012-12)

Certificate in Human Resource Management – Association of Business Executives (ABE) (2009-01 – 2010-12)