Emmanuel Anyebe Edward
Senior Category Specialist | Supply Chain & Procurement Leader
Lagos, NG.About
Highly accomplished Senior Category Specialist with over 15 years of progressive experience in procurement, manufacturing operations, and asset maintenance. Proven leader in end-to-end supply chain project management, consistently driving significant cost efficiency, process improvements, and robust supplier relationship management. Specializing in MRO, I have delivered over 15% in cost savings through strategic sourcing, expert vendor management, and effective stakeholder engagement. Adept at leveraging data analysis and strategic planning to optimize supply chain operations and enhance organizational profitability.
Work
Seven Up Bottling Company Ltd
|Category Specialist – MRO
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Summary
Led strategic procurement initiatives focused on MRO items, raw materials, CapEx, and OpEx, optimizing supplier relationships and driving significant cost efficiencies.
Highlights
Achieved over 15% in cost savings through strategic sourcing and category management initiatives, significantly impacting the organization's bottom line.
Led comprehensive supplier evaluation, selection, and registration processes, ensuring 100% compliance with company quality, service, cost, and capability standards.
Managed procurement of MRO items, AGO, raw materials, CapEx, and OpEx, implementing cost-effective and efficient sourcing strategies that optimized expenditures.
Oversaw purchase and job orders, collaborating with vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of critical goods and services, improving operational continuity.
Conducted in-depth supplier research and collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and qualify alternative suppliers, enhancing supply chain resilience.
Managed contract implementation and proactively resolved operational issues with suppliers, ensuring smooth project execution and minimizing disruptions.
Identified and implemented procurement process improvements, negotiating significant cost savings and ensuring strict adherence to budget and timeline constraints.
Utilized advanced procurement tools, including RFIs, RFQs, and sealed bids, to optimize supplier selection and collaborated closely with Finance for efficient payment processes.
Seven Up Bottling Company Ltd
|Shift Team Lead - Production
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Summary
Supervised production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency, and minimizing downtime to optimize output.
Highlights
Ensured safe and correct operation of equipment by production operators, contributing to a zero-incident safety record during tenure.
Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for new employees on safety, machine operation, and sanitation procedures, fostering a consistently safe and compliant environment.
Maintained rigorous quality control, ensuring the highest quality product was consistently delivered to finished goods inventory, reducing defects by X%.
Provided effective supervision for line staff, enhancing team efficiency and contributing to a Y% increase in production output.
Implemented strategies that minimized equipment downtime to the barest minimum, significantly improving operational uptime and productivity.
Seven Up Bottling Company Ltd
|Maintenance Technician / Operations Coordinator
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Summary
Executed preventive and corrective maintenance, managed inventories, and ensured compliance with safety regulations to maintain operational efficiency.
Highlights
Performed timely preventive and corrective maintenance, resolving equipment issues promptly and reducing mean time to repair by Z%.
Coordinated effectively with management and storekeepers to ensure accurate spare parts inventory and streamlined requisition documentation, improving parts availability by X%.
Diagnosed complex equipment failures efficiently using observations and operator feedback, leading to rapid resolution and minimal production impact.
Managed tool and spare part inventories, optimizing stock levels and supporting maintenance project planning, which reduced material waste by Y%.
Ensured strict compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe working environment, contributing to a consistent record of operational safety.
Education
Rome Business School
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Master
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Bayero University Kano
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Master
Business Administration & Management
Bayero University Kano
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Post Graduate Diploma
General Management
Kano State Polytechnic
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Higher National Diploma
Purchasing and Supply Management
Certificates
Professional Logistician (P. Log)
Issued By
The Logistics Institute, Canada
Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Management of Nigeria
Issued By
Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Management of Nigeria
Associate of Certified Institute of Shipping of Nigeria
Issued By
Certified Institute of Shipping of Nigeria
Developing Contract Certification (CIPS)
Issued By
CIPS
Supplier Relationship Management (CFI)
Issued By
CFI
Professional Ethics (CFI)
Issued By
CFI
Corporate & Business Strategy (CFI)
Issued By
CFI
Skills
Category Management
Strategic Sourcing, Cost Optimization, Vendor Management, Procurement Strategy.
Procurement
MRO Procurement, Raw Material Sourcing, CapEx/OpEx Management, Purchase Order Management.
Supply Chain Management
End-to-End Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Optimization.
Contract Negotiation
Contract Management, Vendor Agreements, Cost Savings Negotiation.
Supplier Relationship Management
Vendor Development, Supplier Performance, Strategic Partnerships.
Data Analysis
Spend Analysis, Market Research, Performance Metrics.
Strategic Planning
Business Strategy, Operational Planning, Long-term Vision.
Leadership
Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Mentorship, Independent Work.
Engineering Spares Management
Fixed Asset Management, Consumables Management, Maintenance Support.
Safety Consciousness
Safety Regulations, Workplace Safety, Compliance.
Process Improvement
Operational Efficiency, Cycle Time Reduction, Quality Assurance.
Stakeholder Engagement
Business Requirements, Relationship Building, Communication.
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Keyword Optimization, Resume Formatting.
References
References
Available upon request.