SENIOR BUYER - SAIPEM CONTRACTING NIGERIA LIMITED - NLNG TRAIN 7 & BONGA NORTH OPTION LAGOS NIGERIA
(2025-06 - 2026-01)
Procurement & Subcontract Manager - VICBRIGS NIGERIAL LIMITED - GRA PORTHARCOURT RIVERS STATE
(2024-05 - 2025-06)
- Lead and manage all procurement activities, ensuring timely sourcing and delivery of materials, equipment, and services in line with project and company requirements.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and procedures that align with organizational goals and cost efficiency targets.
- Manage the full subcontracting process — from prequalification, tendering, and bid evaluation to contract negotiation and award.
- Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers and subcontractors to secure favorable pricing, quality standards, and timely delivery.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and finance teams to forecast material needs and manage procurement schedules.
- Monitor vendor and subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual terms, safety regulations, and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier performance for audit and strategic decision-making.
- Support management with regular reports on procurement performance, cost savings, and supplier relationship management.
- Achieved 99% cost savings through effective negotiation and supplier consolidation.
- Streamlined the subcontractor selection process, reducing turnaround time by 100%.
- Implemented vendor performance tracking system leading to improved delivery compliance.
- Successfully managed procurement for major projects such as (EVWRENI , AFIESERE and ERIEMU Flow Station Civil Works for HERITAGE OIL)with budgets exceeding ₦ 15 Billion Estimation.
LEAD Procurement & Sub-Contracting - BABLINK RESOURCES NIGERIA LIMITED - Warri, Delta State, Nigeria
(2017-08 - 2025-04)
- Contract Development and Review: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) agreements, subcontracts, and various service contracts. Ensure that contracts align with legal, regulatory, and company standards, while also reflecting the project's specific requirements and objectives.
- Risk Management: Identify and assess potential risks associated with contracts, project scope changes, and external factors that might impact project delivery. Develop risk mitigation strategies and collaborate with legal and technical teams to address contractual risks effectively.
- Change Management: Handle contract amendments, change orders, and variations resulting from scope changes, unforeseen circumstances, or client requests. Evaluate the impacts of changes on cost, schedule, and quality and ensure proper documentation and communication to all stakeholders.
- Performance Monitoring: Monitor contractor performance against contractual obligations, including quality, safety, schedule, and budget adherence. Conduct regular performance reviews and inspections to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Communication and Collaboration: Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual matters, facilitating clear and open communication among project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as legal, procurement, engineering, and project management to address challenges and ensure seamless project execution.
- Dispute Resolution: Address and resolve disputes that may arise during the project lifecycle, seeking to find amicable solutions that protect the interests of all parties involved. If necessary, engage in mediation, arbitration, or legal processes to resolve more complex disputes.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and organized records of all contractual documents, correspondence, changes, and communications. Generate regular progress reports and updates to provide stakeholders with insights into project status, issues, and potential risks.
- Compliance and Legal Adherence: Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and legal requirements at all stages of the project. Work closely with legal experts to address legal aspects of contracts and maintain compliance.
- Claims Management: Manage claims and counterclaims that may arise from disputes, delays, or other issues related to project execution. Analyse claims, assess their validity, and negotiate settlements to protect the project's interests.
- Lessons Learned and Continuous Improvement: After project completion, conduct a thorough review of contractual and project management aspects to identify lessons learned and opportunities for process improvement in future projects.
Head of Procurement & Contracts TEAM - BABLINK/BRENTEX Consortium - Ajaokuta/Kaduna/ Kano GAS Pipeline Project Team AKK (Brentex/Bablink)
(2017-08 - 2025-04)
Project Procurement Coordinator (NOPL) - Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited - Port-Harcourt, Nigeria
(2012-03 - 2016-06)
TOTAL NIGERIA LIMITED (TEPENG)
- SAP Administrator, Subcontract Administrator, Preparation of Work Order, Service Entries, RFQ With SAP Ariba, Creation of bidders list and authorization Process, Procurement Schedule & Planning, Preparation of Progress report, attending Pre-inspection and kick off meeting, Analytical Report using SAP Data-ware House.
- Agrees Procurement criteria with project engineers, Evaluates the project Vendor list and negotiates with the client any modification/addition. Agrees detailed issue dates for buying, specifications and orders with General Project Program.
- Agrees expediting, inspecting and testing programs and check them with procurement department.
- Agrees buying phases starting from issue of Purchase Requests, assuring that programmed times are respected, paying particular attention to engineering specialists in technical evaluation of tenders.
- Values alternatives suggestion by the supplier playing an intermediary role between the Project Engineers and the Purchasing function. Coordinates and encourages delivery of technical documents by manufacturers and checks that the relative approval activities by the engineering specialists are carried out to deadlines agreed in orders.
- Assures process of definition and continuous updating of data relating to materials delivery dates with reference to project programme.
- Reports periodically to the Project Manager on the progress of the activities and any criticality.
- Identifying new markets and Subcontractors and initiating audit procedure with QAQC.
- Support and participating in selected Subcontractor Company audit
Purchasing Officer OML 58 Project - Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited - Port Harcourt, Nigeria
(2010-04 - 2012-03)
TOTAL NIGERIA LIMITED (TEPENG)
- Performance Monitoring
- Dispute Resolution
- Documentation and Reporting
- Procurement /Base Project Buyer
- Claims Management
