Kizito Onoabhagbe
Lanham,MD
Summary
Dynamic procurement professional with over 10 years of proven track record in various sectors, driving a 20% increase in eco-friendly purchases. Expert in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation, fostering supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with regulations. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, delivering significant cost savings, and enhancing procurement processes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Officer
Maximum Restoration
09.2022 - Current
- Monitor contractor compliance with specifications, SLAs, KPIs, and deliverables
- Manage procurement of goods and services in alignment with Department of Labor policies
- Conduct contract monitoring, invoice review, and performance evaluations
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate purchasing contracts
- Serve as a liaison between contractors and stakeholders, ensuring clarity on deliverables
- Verify and approve invoices for goods and services within two weeks of receipt
Procurement Specialist
Maryland Environmental Services
11.2019 - 08.2022
- Developed sustainable procurement policies, increasing eco-friendly purchases by 20%
- Conducted competitive bidding for contracts exceeding $5M, ensuring compliance with Maryland State regulations
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements for environmental projects
- Verified supplier adherence to environmental and sustainability standards
- Streamlined vendor communication, reducing response times by 15%
- Trained internal staff on compliance and sustainable procurement practices
Procurement Agent
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA Green Line)
10.2015 - 10.2019
- Led end-to-end procurement processes for rail equipment, construction services, and IT systems
- Achieved 15% cost savings through strategic supplier negotiations and process improvements
- Managed a $[X]M contract portfolio, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards
- Implemented a vendor performance evaluation system, improving supplier accountability and service quality
- Conducted market research to identify and evaluate potential suppliers
- Utilized ERP systems to manage purchase orders, track inventory, and generate procurement reports
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Abuja
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Contract Negotiation & Administration
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Market Analysis & Cost Reduction
- Procurement Compliance (FAR, Federal Regulations)
- Inventory & Investment Recovery
- ERP Systems
- Sustainable Procurement Practices
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Certification
- Small Procurement Certification
- Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded sustainable procurement initiatives, increasing eco-friendly purchases by 20%.
- Negotiated contracts resulting in 15% cost savings for MARTA Green Line.
- Streamlined vendor communication processes, reducing response times by 15%.
- Developed and implemented procurement policies that improved efficiency and compliance.
Timeline
Procurement Officer
Maximum Restoration
09.2022 - Current
Procurement Specialist
Maryland Environmental Services
11.2019 - 08.2022
Procurement Agent
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA Green Line)
10.2015 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Abuja
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