Mekabe Mpi

I am a dedicated supply chain professional with strong organizational skills and extensive experience in bid and tender processes within the Oil, Gas and Energy sectors. I am passionate about adhering to global best practices and excelling in building lasting, positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

My ability to analyze market trends, identify cost-saving opportunities, and build strong relationships with suppliers has consistently contributed to achieving organizational goals. I am good at conducting thorough supplier evaluations, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Furthermore, my strong communication and interpersonal skills enable me to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.

I am adept at negotiating contracts under pressure and tight deadlines with suppliers, resulting in great positive feedback.

WORK EXPERIENCE’S 

08/2024 – 03/2025

Assistant Manager, Procurement, OANDO Oil and Gas (OERNL). Abuja

• Concluded the planning for the implementation of a new contract strategy focused on enhancing efficiency in TURN-KEY contract processes and achieving cost savings.
• Oversaw contracting and procurement processes for drilling rigs and ancillary drilling services, optimising supply chain operations.
• Managed logistics procurement for general goods and services, supervising rigorous bidding and tendering processes.
• Utilised Systems Applications and Products (SAP) and Global Procurement Systems (GPS) for seamless contract management and procurement.

01/2022 – 07/2024

Assistant Manager, Procurement, Agip Oil and Gas. Abuja, Ngr

(Subsidiary of Eni Milan, Italy)

• Executed a cost reduction initiative in line with global best practices, achieving savings of up to 15% on newly awarded contracts.
• Managed a performance-driven cost-saving methodology to foster sustainable growth.
• Effectively administered contracting and supply chain operations for diverse contracts, including oil drilling contracts, oil production contracts, projects contracts, HSE contracts, and miscellaneous contracts.
• Coordinated intercompany procurement activities, ensuring strategic alignment and value acquisition.
• Developed strategic procurement processes, focusing on maximising impact on the organisation.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in SAP (Systems Applications and Products) and GPS (Global Procurement Systems) for comprehensive contract and procurement management.

02/2018 – 12/2021

Procurement Coordinator, Agip Oil and Gas. Abuja, Ngr

(Subsidiary of Eni Milan, Italy)

• Attained a 30% cost reduction across over 95% of most of the existing contracts while maintaining the quality and performance of services.
• Successfully conducted site and rig inspection activities involving technical personnel from the company and government regulators, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
• Supervised all bidding and tendering processes, implementing best practices to enhance transparency and competitiveness.
• Engaged in meticulous contract review and drafting, contributing to improved contractual relationships.
• Coordinated single sourcing processes, streamlining procurement efforts.
• Led teams during strategic procurement inspections.
• Actively participated as a buyer in the competitive bid tendering process.

12/2012 – 02/2018

Purchasing Officer (Buyer) /Senior Procurement Officer. PH, Ngr

Agip Energy and Natural Resources’ Limited 

(Subsidiary of Eni Milan, Italy)

• Successfully conducted site and rig inspection activities involving technical personnel from the company and government regulators, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
• Carried out bidding and tendering processes, implementing best practices to enhance transparency and competitiveness.
• Engaged in meticulous contract review and drafting, contributing to improved contractual relationships.
• Carried out single sourcing processes, streamlining procurement efforts.
• Led teams during strategic procurement inspections.
• Actively participated as a buyer in the competitive bid tendering process.

07/2006– 12/2012

Maintance Officer, Agip Energy and Natural Resources’ Limited. Benin Ngr.

(Subsidiary of Eni Milan, Italy)

• Maintenance services for employers temporary building for employers offshore OML-119 project.

08/2004–06/2006

Assit Maintenance Engineer, Agip Energy and Natural Resources’ Limited. Benin Ngr.

(Subsidiary of Eni Milan, Italy)

• Support maintenance services for employees temporary building for offshore OML-119 project.

11/2003 – 08/2004

Site Engineer, 

Agip Energy and Natural Resources’ Limited. Benin Ngr.

(Subsidiary of Eni Milan, Italy)

• Supervision of the construction of employees temporary building project for offshore OML-119 project.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master in Science (M.Sc) – Architecture (2010)

Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria.