Marshal King

Procurement professional with 11+ years sourcing direct materials, equipment, and services within manufacturing environments, currently based in Agbara. Proven track record preparing and processing purchase orders, conducting market research and quote comparison, negotiating supplier pricing and contracts, and coordinating customs clearance and tariff compliance for imported goods. Skilled in vendor performance evaluation, procurement policy compliance, and ERP-based procurement workflows (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics), with a consistent record of on-time delivery and measurable cost savings.

Procurement & Logistics Lead at Dalal Steel Ltd (2025-02 – Present)

• Source and procure direct materials, equipment, spares, and services in line with production and maintenance schedules and specifications.
• Prepare and process purchase orders in line with procurement policies and procedures, managing the full requisition-to-delivery cycle in SAP and MS Dynamics.
• Conduct market research on current pricing for materials and equipment, advising on buying strategy and cost optimisation.
• Negotiate pricing, supply contracts, and SLA terms with suppliers, achieving a 15% reduction in total procurement expenditure.
• Prepare and evaluate vendor quotes against market survey data for price comparison and specification compliance.
• Coordinate with clearing and shipping agents to manage customs clearance and tariff classification for imported machinery, ensuring full regulatory compliance and avoiding delays.
• Carry out vendor performance evaluation to ensure compliance with quality and service level expectations, improving delivery reliability by tracking supplier KPIs.
• Monitor inventory levels and incoming shipments, ensuring timely replenishment aligned with production schedules and sustaining a 98% on-time delivery rate.
• Collaborate with Production, Projects, and Finance teams to forecast material requirements and resolve supply-chain risks proactively.

Assistant Procurement Manager at Bickley Park Hotel (2023-04 – 2024-12)

• Managed full procurement cycle for goods and services, including supplier selection, PO management, and contract administration.
• Negotiated SLAs and framework contracts, reducing operational overhead without compromising quality or delivery standards.
• Conducted supplier performance reviews and audits, improving delivery reliability by 20%.
• Controlled multi-departmental procurement budgets; produced monthly variance reports for senior management.

Store Manager at Limewood Villa (2021-02 – 2023-03)

• Governed high-volume stock using JIT methodology, reducing excess inventory and carrying costs.
• Applied data analytics for demand forecasting and stock planning, achieving 99% stock-record accuracy.
• Improved warehouse workflows, reducing order-fulfilment time and boosting team productivity by 22%.

Inventory Manager at Jovit Mart (2018-04 – 2020-11)

• Managed end-to-end goods tracking via a centralised inventory management system; produced reports to support purchasing decisions.
• Executed weekly and monthly stock audits; oversaw accurate dispatch documentation to eliminate shrinkage.
• Negotiated emergency replenishment orders with vendors during peak-demand periods, maintaining supply continuity.

Warehouse Associate / Inventory Personnel at Timeless Superstore (2014-03 – 2018-02)

• Validated incoming shipments against purchase orders; implemented FIFO stock-rotation to minimise obsolescence losses.
• Conducted cycle counts, maintained accurate audit-trail records, and optimised warehouse layout for safety and space utilisation.

Diploma in Supply Chain Management – UniAthena, UK

Senior School Certificate – Secondary Technical School