An experienced Buyer/Supply Chain Professional that thrives with about nine (9) years' experience and demonstrated history of meeting company goals and promoting best practices. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience. Seeking new opportunities in the fields of procurement, logistics, and supply chain management, within a small, mid-sized, or large company, or a consulting firm. Passionate about process optimization, supplier management, and the creation of sustainable value.
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Genesis AGBO
Buyer
Toulouse
Summary
Overview
12
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Collecte Localisation SatellitesRamonville St Agne
Buyer
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Developed and executed procurement strategies, including planning and risk management across all phases of the purchasing process: sourcing, needs analysis, tender management, supplier selection, and contract negotiation.
- Managed procurement activities across diverse domains: project/industrial procurement, IT equipment, data centres, network infrastructure, software, cloud services, cybersecurity, telecommunications, small parcel shipping, and outsourced professional services.
- Personally contributed to 35% of the organization's total cost savings on average per year.
Collecte Localisation SatellitesRamonville St Agne
Assistant Buyer (End of Masters Internship)
02.2023 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Provided strategic support to buyers across all stages of the procurement cycle: supplier research, needs assessment, tender management, and supplier selection in coordination with functional departments.
- Independently led procurement initiatives; managed contractual documentation (GTCs, framework agreements, etc.); conducted supplier risk analysis; and continuously improve purchasing tools and processes.
- Master's Internship Topic: Analysis and Management of CLS Purchasing Risks
Huawei Technologies Company (Nigeria) LimitedVictoria Island
Procurement Manager
05.2015 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Led the Nigerian Procurement Local Team, supporting the Director in the routine management of a team of 10 Procurement Engineers/Specialists.
- Served as Regional Procurement Trainer and Mentor for 12 staff members across the Nigerian and Kenyan offices, achieving a 26% improvement in performance.
- Oversaw supplier qualification, bidding, negotiation, performance management, contract management, and category management across multiple spend categories including IT, telecommunications, and managed services.
- Managed an average annual spend of $10 million, delivering annual savings of approximately 7.9%.
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY (NIGERIA) LIMITEDVictoria Island
Team Leader, Network Operations Centre
04.2014 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Coordinated daily tasks, ensuring smooth workflow within the team.
- Routine daily Management and Supervision of a team of Nine 2G/3G Radio Access and Transmission Front Office engineers.
- Responsible for the end-to-end process of resolution of critical Network outages and faults on the MTN Northern and Western Nigerian Network (over 30 Switches and 5 000 sites)
Education
École nationale supérieure Mines-Télécom (IMT)Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France
Diplôme de Master en Master de Sciences, Technologies et Management de l'énergie et du numérique from Gestion de production, logistique, achats, parcours «MANAGEMENT AND OPTIMIZATION OF SUPPLY CHAINS AND TRANSPORT»
09.2023
University Overview
Federal University of TechnologyMinna, Nigeria
Bachelor of Engineering from Electrical/Computer Engineering
01.2006
University Overview
Skills
Teamwork
undefinedCertification
Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply UK, 005666763
Interests
Member of the Boys' Brigade (1993 - 2001)
Level 5 member of Google Local Guides
Reading Self Improvement books
Playing strategy games
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Advanced (C1)
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Conference Reviewer Certificate | Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Society International | 04/07/2025
- Outstanding Contributor 8th North American Conference of the IEOM Society at Houston Texas USA | Industrial Engineering and Operations Management |15/06/2023
- Recipient of the Masters Overseas Scholarship Scheme, awarded with a highly competitive selection rate of just 0.4% | Petroleum Technology Development Fund Nigeria | 21/08/2021
- Excellent Staff of the Nigeria Procurement Department for year 2020 | Huawei Technologies Company (Nigeria) Limited | 11/12/2020
- Excellent Staff of the Nigeria Procurement Department for year 2018 | Huawei Technologies Company (Nigeria) Limited | 14/12/2018
- Excellent Staff of the Nigeria Procurement Department for year 2016 | Huawei Technologies Company (Nigeria) Limited | 09/12/2016
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Associate Member | Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply UK Membership number: 005666763
- Member Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) Society
Software
MS Word
SAGE X3 ERP
Python programming
MS PowerPoint
Chat GPT
R programming
Power BI
MS Teams
Outlook
MS Copilot
SAP ERP
Oracle ERP
Timeline
Buyer
Collecte Localisation Satellites
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Buyer (End of Masters Internship)
Collecte Localisation Satellites
02.2023 - 08.2023
Procurement Manager
Huawei Technologies Company (Nigeria) Limited
05.2015 - 10.2021
Team Leader, Network Operations Centre
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY (NIGERIA) LIMITED
04.2014 - 05.2015
Federal University of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering from Electrical/Computer Engineering
École nationale supérieure Mines-Télécom (IMT)
Diplôme de Master en Master de Sciences, Technologies et Management de l'énergie et du numérique from Gestion de production, logistique, achats, parcours «MANAGEMENT AND OPTIMIZATION OF SUPPLY CHAINS AND TRANSPORT»