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
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Category Specialist – MRO

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
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Shift Team Lead - Production

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
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Maintenance Technician / Operations Coordinator

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

Master

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Bayero University Kano

Master

Business Administration & Management

Bayero University Kano

Post Graduate Diploma

General Management

Kano State Polytechnic

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.