Kingsley Mecha

Mecha Kingsley Ukpai excels as a seasoned procurement and supply chain leader with over a decade of experience strengthening supply channels and enhancing procurement management. Leveraging expertise in data analytics, project management, and supply chain operations information systems, Mecha has consistently fortified supply channels, managed procurement, minimized stock-outs, and heightened service delivery across diverse roles.

Key alignments with your requirements:

1. Procurement Process Management

• Currently manages end-to-end procurement activities for NewGlobe's EdoBEST initiative, handling 200+ procurement targets
• Demonstrated experience in creating and implementing purchasing policies, SOPs, and procedures at Active World Health Foundation
• Strong track record of processing requisitions and converting them into purchase orders across multiple organizations

1. Supplier Negotiations & Relationship Management

• Led vendor discussions and negotiations at Active World Health Foundation, achieving optimal pricing and terms
• Achieved a 99.5% success rate in procurement assignments at Sobaz Nigeria Limited through skilled negotiation
• Extensive experience in managing supplier relationships and payment conditions

1. Cost Analysis & Optimization

• Implemented cost-effective initiatives at NewGlobe to improve supply chain efficiency
• Successfully managed inventory control at Sunbeam, leading to effective cost control of operations
• Proven ability to identify and execute cost reduction opportunities across multiple roles

1. Contract Management

• Experience in evaluating supplier agreements for compliance with corporate and governmental policies
• Managed comprehensive documentation of procurement processes and maintained detailed records
• Tracked and monitored contractor performance across various projects

1. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Currently serves as an interface between support services and other functional departments at NewGlobe
• Coordinated with finance departments to ensure prompt vendor payments
• Successfully managed relationships between suppliers and internal stakeholders

• Mini-MBA in Business Administration, demonstrating business acumen
• Member of Spend Matters (UK), showing commitment to procurement excellence