Mariah Sanwi

I am a highly skilled and accomplished procurement manager with a passion for operations, administration, and project management. With a proven track record of success spanning over 4 years in procurement management, I have honed my abilities to streamline operations, optimize costs, and drive efficiency.

If you are looking for a dedicated, results-driven procurement manager who excels in operations, administration, and project management, I would be thrilled to connect with you. Let's explore how my expertise can contribute to your organization's success.

Sourcing Manager | Omnibiz Africa | Port Harcourt | 2021 to 2023

•  Identified the most cost-effective sources of goods and negotiated favourable contracts and payment terms, while establishing long-term relationships with suppliers.
• Led vendor qualifications, vetting process, and assessments to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards. 
• Successfully managed and oversaw all aspects of Port Harcourt HORECA operations, from procurement to delivery of goods to the end users. 
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as sales, logistics, warehouse, and inventory to improve operational processes, streamline inventory management, and enhance customer expectations. 
• Effectively negotiated the return of 20% of non-moving items to the manufacturer, which eased the company's credit limit by 30%. Implemented a quality control process that resulted in a 100% zero defect rate, thus reducing the rate of customer rejections. 

• Executed and monitored key operational processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with the company's established procedures. 
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, manage and track project timelines, document deliverables, and ensure successful project execution within defined parameters.
•  Collaborated with vendors to manage relationships, conducted vendor performance evaluations, and maximised opportunities for cost savings. 
• Provided exceptional customer service by understanding customer pain points, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

  Administrative Officer Intern (NYSC) | Industrial Training Fund HQ | Jos | 2016 to 2017

• Provided administrative support to staff, assisting with data entry, document preparation, and file management. 
• Collaborated with team members on special projects, contributing to process improvement and enhancing efficiency. 
• Supported office operations by handling customer calls, and directing inquiries to the appropriate personnel. Managed customer records and processed reimbursement claims.

University of Liverpool, United Kingdom | Bachelor of Arts, Honours, Business Economics | 2013 to 2016