Deborah Okodugha

Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency.

Lead Operations

Xperthands, Lagos, Nigeria, Sep 2021 - May 2022 

Key Result Areas

• Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
• Conducted root cause analysis in deficient areas to identify and resolve issues.
• Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
• Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
• Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
• Analyzed department metrics and performance and reported findings to management.
• Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.

Tracked company equipment, tools and technology to manage inventory.

Admin /Procurement Officer

Telisol Limited, Lagos, Nigeria, May 2012 - Jun 2021 

Key Result Areas

• Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
• Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
• Developed and implemented procurement strategies that resulted in cost savings of over (9 million Naira over an Ongoing Project at the time
• Ensured compliance with procurement policies, procedures and regulations such as those related to ethical sourcing.
• Collaborated with internal stakeholders such as finance, legal and operations to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the procurement process.
• Sourced and evaluated potential suppliers based on their performance, reliability and compliance with procurement laws and regulations.
• Negotiated and managed contracts with suppliers to ensure favorable terms, prices and service levels while minimizing risk and maximizing value for my organization.
• Monitored and analyzed procurement data, trends and performance indicators on all procurement process to identify areas of improvement and make data – driven decisions.
• Adopted appropriate supplier management methodologies and procurement strategies in purchasing to secure better pricing.
• Managed and maintained a risk register so as to drive key decision during risk mitigation.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.): Chemistry Education 

University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, March 2008