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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Technology Tools
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AKANMIDU BLESSING ENORHO

Chicago,IL

Summary

Strategic sourcing leader with experience in technology procurement and supplier management. Effectively drives cost savings and supplier performance through data analysis and stakeholder partnerships. Proven track record in executing sourcing initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and deliver enterprise value.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Category Manager – Indirect Procurement

Seven-Up Bottling Company Nigeria Limited
04.2022 - Current
  • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across IT, SaaS platforms, enterprise applications, infrastructure, and professional services categories.
  • Partner with business and technology stakeholders to define technical requirements, sourcing strategies, and supplier evaluation criteria.
  • Execute end-to-end sourcing lifecycle: supplier discovery, RFP development, bid analysis, negotiation, and contract award.
  • Evaluated supplier proposals, assessing pricing models, service levels (SLAs), and total cost of ownership (TCO) to inform sourcing decisions.
  • Apply data analytics and market intelligence to benchmark suppliers and generate negotiation insights.
  • Collaborated with Finance and Legal to structure commercial agreements and risk mitigation frameworks, enhancing contract scalability and compliance.
  • Drive procurement automation and digital sourcing tools, improving cycle time and decision-making efficiency.
  • Managed vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with KPIs and SLAs while fostering innovation and performance improvements.

Category Specialist – Services, CAPEX & Special Projects

First Bank of Nigeria Limited
08.2016 - 04.2022
  • Managed sourcing for enterprise services and infrastructure-related projects, enhancing alignment with organizational goals.
  • Led supplier sourcing and evaluation processes, including market analysis, benchmarking, and cost comparisons.
  • Oversaw 150+ vendors, ensuring cost competitiveness, contract compliance, and service delivery performance.
  • Supported strategic sourcing initiatives, aligning procurement strategies with business and technology requirements to drive project success.
  • Conducted spend analysis and cost optimization, delivering measurable savings and value creation.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to streamline procurement processes, optimizing supplier selection frameworks and sourcing strategies.

Contact Center Supervisor | Customer Service Roles

FirstBank of Nigeria Limited
Lagos, Lagos
09.2009 - 08.2016

Oversaw contact center operations to ensure optimal performance.

  • Monitored call quality, delivering actionable feedback to improve agent performance.
  • Developed training materials to increase staff knowledge and skills.
  • Resolved escalated customer issues through effective solutions.
  • Supervised daily operations of contact center team, streamlining workflows and optimizing scheduling.
  • Trained new employees on customer service protocols and system usage.

Contact center Agent

  • Managed customer inquiries, complaints, and transactions via phone, email, and social media.
  • Supported sales campaigns by implementing cross-selling and customer engagement strategies.

Customer Service Officer

  • Facilitated KYC processes, account openings, and customer transactions while maintaining accurate records.

Project Engineer

Ekiti State Road Maintenance Agency
Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti
02.2008 - 02.2009
  • Supervised drainage maintenance and culvert construction projects, ensuring completion met project timelines.
  • Prepared project progress reports to monitor contractor performance and identify potential delays.
  • Oversaw road maintenance initiatives, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
  • Evaluated contractor performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.

Education

MBA - Management

University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
01-2016

B. Tech - Civil Engineering

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Oyo, Nigeria
01-2008

Skills

  • Strategic sourcing
  • Category strategy development
  • Supplier evaluation and selection
  • Indirect procurement strategy
  • Vendor management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Technology procurement
  • SaaS and cloud sourcing
  • Spend analytics
  • Supplier performance management
  • Stakeholder management
  • IT infrastructure management
  • AI-enabled sourcing

Certification

  • CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply), Member
  • MCISM (Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management), Member

Accomplishments

  • Delivered ₦900M+ (2025) in savings through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
  • Led SAP S/4HANA procurement transformation, standardizing source-to-pay (S2P) processes across 9 plants.
  • Implemented e-sourcing and digital procurement tools, generating ₦500M+ in additional value.
  • Designed supplier performance management frameworks, improving service delivery and compliance.
  • Drove vendor onboarding process automation, replacing manual paperwork/email with a faster and more transparent registration process.

Technology Tools

  • SAP S/4HANA
  • Oracle EBS / Oracle Fusion
  • E-Sourcing Platforms
  • Spend Analytics Tools
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Data Analysis & Reporting

Timeline

Category Manager – Indirect Procurement

Seven-Up Bottling Company Nigeria Limited
04.2022 - Current

Category Specialist – Services, CAPEX & Special Projects

First Bank of Nigeria Limited
08.2016 - 04.2022

Contact Center Supervisor | Customer Service Roles

FirstBank of Nigeria Limited
09.2009 - 08.2016

Project Engineer

Ekiti State Road Maintenance Agency
02.2008 - 02.2009

MBA - Management

University of Lagos

B. Tech - Civil Engineering

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
AKANMIDU BLESSING ENORHO