PATRICIA ODOOM

Key Responsibilities includes;

• Managed the procurement of direct and indirect materials, spare parts, consumables, equipment, and services from local and international markets, ensuring compliance with company procurement policies, quality standards, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Developed and executed sourcing strategies for assigned categories, aligning procurement efforts with overarching business objectives.
• Lead end to end procurement processes, including supplier identification, RFQ development, bid evaluation based on quality, cost, and reliability, and contract negotiation with suppliers and clients
• Negotiate with OEMs/Suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions or agree to certain alternative terms and conditions, and make the necessary amendments to the contract/quotation conditions
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance meets agreed KPIs and SLAs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Conduct regular supplier audits and assessments to ensure alignment with company standards
• Maintaining contract records, tracking key dates and milestones, and ensuring timely renewal or termination of contracts
• Ensuring that all contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies
• Conducted detailed spend analysis and market research to identify cost-saving opportunities, informing and enhancing category plans.
• Tracked and reported cost savings realised through procurement activities, highlighting areas of financial impact.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and company standards
• Ensure timely delivery of materials/ Products and services to meet project timelines
• Work closely with Business Heads/Category managers, Engineers and other internal stakeholders to understand their procurement requirements and translate them into actionable sourcing plans.
• Managed the onboarding process for new suppliers by conducting all the relevant checks to ensure compliance with both legal requirement and organizational policy.
• Identify and address risks in the supply chain, implementing mitigation strategies to protect business operations
• Coordinated international shipments via air, sea, and land, ensuring efficient movement of goods and adherence to delivery schedules.
• Liaised with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and customs clearing agents to facilitate smooth logistics operations and timely cargo handling.
• Managed import/export documentation including Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Certificates of Origin (COO), HS Codes, and other regulatory documents.
• Optimized freight costs and delivery timelines by negotiating with logistics providers and selecting the most efficient shipping methods.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members, helping to develop their procurement skills and expertise
• Oversee the junior team members and delegate tasks effectively