Bolarinde Kolawole

Results-driven Procurement and Supply Chain Professional with 9+ years of experience in procurement operations, vendor management, sourcing, contract administration, and supply chain coordination across logistics, consulting, and corporate environments. Proven track record of driving cost savings, improving supplier performance, managing procurement risks, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. Experienced in procurement planning, vendor negotiations, inventory coordination, purchase order management, procurement compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

Adept at working in fast-paced environments while maintaining operational efficiency and strong supplier relationships.

Senior Procurement Officer/ Automation Engineer at Abron Engineering Technologies Ltd (2025-09 – Present)

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for engineering materials, industrial equipment, spare parts, and technical services for oil & gas and manufacturing projects.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to ensure cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality, compliance, and delivery standards.
• Manage supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation, and performance monitoring to build strong and reliable vendor relationships across local and international markets.
• Coordinate procurement processes for engineering and industrial equipment, including RFQs, bid evaluations, purchase orders, contract administration, and delivery tracking.
• Work closely with project engineers, operations teams, and clients to ensure timely procurement and availability of critical project materials and technical equipment.
• Conduct market analysis, vendor benchmarking, and cost comparisons to achieve procurement savings and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, client requirements, industry regulations, and HSE standards within the oil & gas and manufacturing sectors.
• Support engineering training programs by sourcing technical tools, training materials, laboratory equipment, and specialized industrial resources for capacity development initiatives.
• Monitor inventory levels, supplier lead times, and procurement risks to minimize project delays and maintain uninterrupted operational activities.
• Prepare procurement reports, supplier performance evaluations, and contract documentation while maintaining accurate records for audit and compliance purposes.

Senior Procurement Officer at Bancor Outsourcing Services (2017-06 – 2025-09)

• Manage procurement activities for materials, equipment, operational supplies, and services.
• Source and evaluate suppliers to secure competitive pricing and quality service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and contractors.
• Prepare and process Local Purchase Orders (LPOs) and procurement documentation.
• Conduct market analysis and procurement risk assessments to support sourcing decisions.
• Coordinate with workshop and operations teams to ensure timely resolution of urgent requests.
• Support contract management activities, supplier performance monitoring, and compliance processes.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement efficiency.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and audit documentation.

Senior Procurement Officer at Bancor Outsourcing Services (2017-06 – 2025-09)

Key Achievements

• Improved vendor response times through stronger supplier engagement and coordination.
• Supported operational continuity by ensuring timely procurement and repair processes.
• Contributed to procurement cost optimization through supplier quotation comparisons.

SAP BI Junior Consultant at Wizcore Consulting Ltd (2013-10 – 2016-01)

• Supported SAP BI implementation projects across Finance, Logistics, Materials Management, and HR functions.
• Gathered business requirements and translated them into reporting solutions.
• Assisted in the development of procurement, inventory, sales, and financial reports.
• Participated in data modeling, business content enhancement, and performance tuning activities.
• Enhanced master data objects including materials, vendors, customers, and plants.

Project Manager at TellAllMyFriends (2008-11 – 2012-07)

• Managed operational projects from planning to delivery within approved budgets and timelines.
• Coordinated stakeholder communication and supplier engagement activities.
• Oversaw supply chain processes and contractor/vendor relationships.
• Managed SLAs and monitored supplier performance.
• Led cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

IT Technician (Industrial Placement) at Wilson School, Surrey (2006-06 – 2007-06)

• Provided technical support for staff and students across hardware and software environments.
• Diagnosed system issues and maintained IT infrastructure.
• Assisted with equipment maintenance and database support activities.

B.Sc. (Hons) in Computing – University of Greenwich