Personal Profile

A highly self-motivated, ambitious and enthusiastic Procurement and

Contract management Professional, with an MBA and robust experience of

working within variety of industry sectors, including; Healthcare services, Telecommunications, IT, and Audit services. Innovative, adaptable and

task focused with a passion for knowledge and a proven ability to work

calmly under pressure. Highly articulate with excellent interpersonal

skills, comfortable in dealing with people at all levels.

. Has worked in various Telecommunication and IT Projects worth over

$500m.

. Has Extensive knowledge of Health, Telecoms/IT and Technology driven

Industry.

. Using Strategic Sourcing Technique was able to achieve annual savings

of over $100m.

. Strong Negotiator with ability to secure savings capable of improving

bottom-line.

. Good analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to

determine overall picture to aid in making decisions.

. Special know-how in specific/several key categories and broad

knowledge of procurement cost drivers.

. Entrepreneurial view on complex tasks and clear attitude to deliver

high value to stakeholders.

. Well-versed in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Project, Internet,

Outlook, Oracle iProcurement, IFS, BRAVO, and AWARD e-sourcing tools.

. Development of clear communication with Suppliers on Service Level,

Support and Responsiveness.

. Follow-up and follow-through to ensure positive outcomes.

. Eligible to work in the United States for any employer.

Employment History

National Health Service UK, Dec 2008 to date. (Procurement & Market

Manager)

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

o Responsible for the operational management and delivery of large and

complex procurements for the business.

o End-to-end management of the PQQ, RFQ, RFI, and RFP processes.

o Responsible for the conduct of Market Analysis, Benchmarking, Audits,

and delivery of insightful information to the business.

o Provision of expert advice to the organisation in relation to all

procurement and market management matters.

o Maintenance suppliers/providers spend against budget and provide

appropriate input into the budget and business planning process.

o Lead negotiations with suppliers and service providers and deliver the

expected output from negotiations (including IT products like

hardware, software, Licenses, telecom, etc.)

o Input to the development of appropriate key performance indicators for

different types of contracts.

o Development of contracts including operational and strategic

management of the contracts, supporting senior management in

determining the long term strategic direction of the relationships.

o Chair (where appropriate) any regular contractual review meetings.

o Review of existing Contracts to determine their effectiveness and

value for money.

o Ensure that suppliers comply with current Good Manufacturing

Procedures (GMP), corporate and other Regulatory requirements.

o Ensure that identified risks and issues are regularly reviewed and

reported correctly and appropriately to the business.

o Support development of cost reduction/quality improvement plans, and

other quality initiatives within all contracts.

o Engagement of internal stakeholders on the quality and effectiveness

of all contracts ensuring the consultative process takes place where

appropriate in promoting good procurement practice.

o Management of relationships between internal and external stakeholders

to ensure awareness of and adherence to contractual obligations and

foster mutually benefiting opportunities.

o Responsible for building and maintaining contractual deliverable

plans.

o Development of process for managing out-of-scope services and contract

variations.

NHS Northwest Collaborative Procurement Hub Manchester Sept 2008 to

November 2008 (Procurement Professional)

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

o Maintenance and promotion of good customer relations and effective

communication mechanisms throughout the Trust(s) and ensure that

purchasing issues and contracts are clearly understood by budget

holders.

o Support the engagement of clinicians and managers on the quality and

effectiveness of all contracts ensuring the consultative process takes

place where appropriate in promoting good procurement practice.

o Delivery of a range of procurement contracts and work plans.

o Representing Procurement on key groups within the Trust(s).

o Influencing key stakeholders in achieving value for money on

purchases.

o Development and maintenance of effective sourcing and supply

strategies.

o Supporting the introduction of procurement policies within the

discipline and throughout the Trust(s) and sector.

o Identification of cost reduction opportunities, implementation of

agreed processes and report achieved savings

o Sourcing of Hardware, Software, Storage, Mobile and Fixed Telephony

and all kind of Network like Wan, Lan, Network Components.

o Analysis of competitive tender returns and making recommendations on

best value.

o Ensure that all relevant Trust(s) policies, including EU legislation,

Trust(s) Standing Financial Instructions are complied with.

o Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP),coporate

and other regulatory requirements.

Etisalat, Emirates Telecommunications Company January 2008 to June 2008.

(Procurement Manager)

Etisalat is a telecommunications company licensed to provide data and

telephony Services.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

o Defined the Procurement and Logistics Processes of this Multi-

million Dollar Start-up company Licensed to provide Telecoms

Services in Nigeria.

o Procurement of the Data Centre/Call Centre Builds and Equipment

worth $30m.

o Defined and Managed Warehouse and Logistics Strategies countrywide.

o Project based IT procurement for Hardware and Software

o Project based procurement in telecommunications, IT and Facility

Management

o Developed Sourcing Strategies, Contract Development, Pricing,

Service Level Agreements.

o Budget Preparation and maintenance.

o Defined and set up framework Agreements with key Suppliers and

Providers

o Segmented supplier base into several categories including

Commodity, Performance Management, Development and Partners and

developed specific strategies for each supplier segment.

o Created comprehensive plans and performance-monitoring processes to

drive and track performance for each segment aligned with sourcing

goals.

o Developed robust SRM processes to consistently deliver quality

outputs.

o Successfully managed various Contracts worth $50m with up to 10

subordinates.

MTN, South African telecoms company, May 2003 to December 2007 (Contracts &

Tenders Supervisor)

MTN is a telecommunications company licensed to provide data and telephony

Services.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

o Procurement responsibilities included direct and indirect materials

such as telecom equipment, cell sites, mobile handsets,

professional services, travel, recruitment, facilities, and

corporate services.

o Preparation and Issue of Tender Documents.

o Commercial Evaluation of Bids Received based on pre-defined

Evaluation Criteria.

o Preparation of Tender Reports based on consolidated Technical and

Commercial Evaluations.

o Presentation of Tender Reports to Management for award of

Contracts.

o Conduct due diligence and Quality Assurance on prospective

Suppliers/Contractors and maintenance of Approved Suppliers' List.

o Preparation of Contract documents and Contract Negotiations.

o Defined Performance Measures for Suppliers/Contractors in

conjunction with User group, Monitor compliance with contract terms

and conditions, and invoke appropriate penalties for non-

compliance.

o Developed a robust approach to identifying and managing disputes.

o Supplier/Vendor Performance monitoring, assessing and priorities

setting.

o Standardisation of Terms and Conditions used in various MTN

Contracts.

o Procurement of telecommunication hardware and software (routers,

switches, servers) from major players like Cisco, Microsoft,

Ericsson, Huawei, and Intel Technologies.

o Procurement of data centre equipment, software licenses and

associated components.

o Prepared and maintained Procurement Departmental Budget.

o Review, Implementation, and Maintenance of MTN Procurement

Processes and Procedures.

o Documentation and Issuance of PQQ/RFQ/RFP/RFI.

o Analysis of Quotes and Recommendation for Award.

o Standardised and populated GSM Site Build Bill of Quantities.

o Led the team that reduced MTN's site build cost by almost 50%.

o Member of the team that negotiated and drafted the MTN National

Fibre Optics Contract worth over $200m

Task Group, Jan. 1998 to April 2003 (Group Procurement/Logistics Manager)

Task Group is made up of 3 Operating Companies including: Task Systems,

Technology Distributions and Zinox Technologies Limited. Areas of business

include IT Solution, Hardware & Software Licensing and Distributions, and

manufacture of the Zinox Brand of Computers and UPSs.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

o Was employed as an Accountant at Task Systems and rose to the

position of Group Procurement/Logistics Manager.

o Member of the Startup team for Technology Distributions and Zinox

Technologies, the largest IT Distributor and Computer manufacturer

respectively in West Africa.

o Established Relationships with various manufacturers and suppliers

of Softwares and computer components across the globe.

o E-Sourced various components used in the Assembly of Zinox Brand of

Computers and UPSs.

o Acquired the property worth over $20m where the Group Head office

and Assembly line are located.

o Documented and Issued RFQ and Tender Documents.

o Analysis of Quotes and Tender Documents, and preparation of

Reports.

o Group Logistics Management: Establishment of Letters of Credit and

other applicable Instruments, Clearing from the Sea/Air Ports,

Receipt at the Warehouse, and Distribution to other outlets and sub-

warehouses.

o Procurement of software licensing and server hardware

o Contracts Preparation, Negotiation & Administration.

o Sourced products from IT Manufacturers (HP, Microsoft, Dell, APC,

IBM, Intel, Epson) across the globe for distribution to Resellers

in W/Africa

o Saved over $10m through effective management of price protection

and claims preparation.

o Managed accounts of major IT Suppliers like Microsoft, Epson, APC,

Dell, and Compaq/HP.

o Implemented E-Sourcing from various IT manufacturers for TD and

Task Systems.

o Managed Contracts worth over $250m with major IT manufacturers.

o Saved over $3m through credit control and effective administration

of Price Protection incentives from various IT manufacturers.

Education and Qualifications

MBA - University of Wales, United Kingdom

BA, Business Management - University of Sunderland, United Kingdom

Certifications

o CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management - ISM United

States)

o MCIPS (Member Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply - CIPS

United Kingdom)

o ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant - Institute of Chartered

Accountants)

Further Training

The New NHS Standard Contract Training held in 2008/2009/2010/2011/2012

NHS PASA Management of the Supply Market 23/07/2009

NHS PASA Advanced Procurement for PCT Commissioners 26/03/2009

NHS PASA Contract Management Training 18/03/2009

The NHS Mental Health Contract Implementation Workshop Held on 05/02/2009

University of Pretoria South Africa

o Project Management Techniques. Project Plans, Milestones, GANTT and

PERT charts, Time allocation, and Critical Path Analysis.

Global Knowledge LCC USA

o Enterprise Project Management. Managing Large Scale/Multiple Projects

simultaneously

United Nations Institute of Training & Research

o Negotiation of Financial Transactions. Strategies and models for

Negotiations

Hammatan USA

o Negotiation Skills, Arranging for Negotiation Meetings, Strategies,

and models of Negotiations with special emphasis on Telecom Contracts,

Leases and Procurements.

Lagos Business School

o Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Leadership Training

o Aspire Leadership Development Programme. Training was on Leadership

and Supervisory Skills.

o Performance through People: Mentoring, Coaching and Motivation Skills.

John Alozie, MBA, MCIPS, CPSM

212, Bay Tree Road, Apt. F-204, Dover, DE 19901, United States of America.

E-mail: acb9xw@r.postjobfree.com

Tel: 302-***-****

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