Ayodeji Agunbiade
Summary
Strategic Procurement Manager with 10+ years of experience delivering cost savings, optimizing supply chain operations, and leading cross-functional teams across the oil & gas, manufacturing, and energy sectors. Proven expertise in contract administration, vendor performance management, and ERP systems (IFS, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics). Adept at aligning procurement strategies with business goals, mitigating supplier risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Recognized for driving 15–30% inventory cost reductions and streamlining procurement workflows.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Contracts Manager
Spoak Nigeria Ltd
Nigeria
- Delivered $1.2M in electro-medical equipment contracts by aligning OEM partnerships with Nigerian healthcare regulations.
Senior Buyer
Shellbatch Semiconductor Technology
Coopersburg, PA
05.2025 - Current
- Delivered “Best Value” procurement outcomes by optimizing sourcing strategies for fittings and plumbing components used in high-spec industrial tools, generating $20,000 in cost savings while ensuring quality and compliance.
- Negotiating with suppliers to secure favorable contract terms and reduce long-lead times for critical materials, consistently exceeding production team expectations and supporting change order processes.
- Challenged supplier performance through structured feedback and value chain analysis, contributing to service improvements and total cost reduction across capital tool procurement.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration by scheduling technical reviews between engineers and suppliers, proactively eliminating costly post-fabrication design changes and reducing rework and material waste.
- Partnering with planners and engineers to ensure timely ERP scheduling of materials, driving accurate purchase order generation and supporting seamless construction project execution.
- Initiated and led continuous improvement efforts within the ERP procurement module, enhancing process control, documentation accuracy, and alignment with internal procedures and audit guidelines.
- I review and correct procurement data, including part numbers and inventory records, to support cost reporting, legal compliance, and contract accuracy across supplier engagement.
- I assist with fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment by aligning procurement practices with organizational values and engaging diverse stakeholders in decision-making.
Category Manager (Contractor)
PPL Electric Utilities
Allentown, PA
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Spearheaded end-to-end procurement for Electric and Gas Operations, reducing inventory carrying costs by 20% through strategic vendor negotiations and dynamic stocking-level adjustments.
- Led ERP transition from National Grid to PPL’s INFOR system, streamlined vendor onboarding and ensured compliance with procurement policies.
- Completed contract obligations
MRO Category & Indirect Buyer / Procurement Analyst
PPG Industries
Elverson, PA
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed $1M in indirect materials and service contracts, achieving 15% YOY cost savings through competitive bidding and vendor consolidation.
- Streamlined P2P workflows, resolving 95% of invoice discrepancies via PO-contract alignment and cross-functional collaboration.
- Introduced supplier scorecards to improve on-time delivery and reduce lead times for critical MRO items.
- Automated inventory reporting in IFS ERP, enhancing real-time visibility and reducing manual errors.
Contractor MRO Buyer
PPG Industries
06.2023 - 05.2023
- Initiated continuous improvement strategies to streamline requisition processes, reducing duplication, overstock, and invoice errors.
- Managed MRO procurement and maintenance contracts across multiple departments.
Category Manager / SAP Purchasing Analyst
Total Energies
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Directed procurement for construction, logistics and specialized services ($600M annual spend), achieving significant cost reductions through strategic supplier partnerships.
- Implemented KPI tracking for 50+ vendors, resolving performance issues within SLA timelines and improving compliance.
- Increased inventory turnover by 30% through demand forecasting aligned with maintenance and outage schedules.
- Led quarterly supplier reviews to enforce HSE and quality standards, reducing non-compliance incidents.
Business Development & Compliance Specialist
Freelance Roles
Nigeria
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Secured $2.4M in maritime PPE and CSR contracts through compliant bid preparation and cabotage waiver processing.
Education
BSc - Policy & Strategic Management
Covenant University
NigeriaSkills
- Contract drafting
- Contract negotiation
- Procurement management
- Cost control
- Spend analytics
- ERP Systems: IFS, SAP MM, ARIBA, Microsoft Dynamics
- Tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Power BI, Hyperion, Passport
Accomplishments
- Achieved $3.8M in total cost savings at PPL through strategic sourcing and process automation.
- Accelerated procurement cycles by 30% at PPG via ERP integration and workflow standardization.
- Maintained 100% SOX audit compliance in contract and inventory management.
Certification
- IFS ERP (Procurement)
- SAP Materials Management
- Total Energies Compliance & Data Protection
- Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Shellbatch Semiconductor Technology
05.2025 - Current
Category Manager (Contractor)
PPL Electric Utilities
02.2024 - 02.2025
MRO Category & Indirect Buyer / Procurement Analyst
PPG Industries
06.2023 - 02.2024
Contractor MRO Buyer
PPG Industries
06.2023 - 05.2023
Category Manager / SAP Purchasing Analyst
Total Energies
01.2018 - 08.2022
Business Development & Compliance Specialist
Freelance Roles
01.2015 - 01.2018
Contracts Manager
Spoak Nigeria Ltd
BSc - Policy & Strategic Management
Covenant University