Procurement/Contract Specialist
Resume:
CHUKWUDI JAMES UCHU
SKILLS
Microsoft Office
applications; Excel, Word,
PowerPoint, Outlook
Vendor Management
Vendor Onboarding
Contract Management &
Negotiation
Local Sourcing
International Sourcing
Foreign Procurement
Negotiation Skills
Communication Skills
Project Management
Project Procurement
LANGUAGES
English
RECENT PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENT
• Successfully generated a price data base for Akepo Development Oil Field Project, Oando Plc.
• Successfully managed a multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams by virtue of working in interface roles as a Procurement manager and overseeing an intermediate level team of a minimum 8 members directly.
KEY COMPETENCIES
• Experience in Management Information Systems like Project specific Procurement logs, Procedures, General Conditions of Purchase, Materials Planning and Scheduling.
• Experience in presenting and documenting contract agreements
• Conversant with Project Procurement environment and demands
/ full procurement cycle including Service Contracts. EDUCATION
BSc. Economics 2003 - 2007
Abia State University, Uturu
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San Antonio, Texas, USA
Procurement/Buyer/Contract Specialist
• Experience & working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Over 14 years - Contractor and PMT (Project Management Team) experience working in Oil & Gas (civil, electrical & mechanical engineering; construction; equipment supply & rentals; pipeline; marine; ICT) Accomplished Procurement and Contract Specialist with over 14 years of experience in supply chain and procurement, vendor sourcing, subcontract management, and contract negotiation in large-scale oil and gas EPC projects. Demonstrated expertise in managing the entire procurement cycle, from RFQs and ITTs to bid evaluations, purchase orders, and contract management, ensuring cost efficiency, compliance, and timely delivery. Proficient in local and international sourcing, vendor prequalification, supplier performance evaluation, and contract lifecycle oversight with a focus on aligning procurement strategies to project goals. Strong background in project procurement planning, logistics, expediting, and stakeholder management for onshore and offshore projects. Recognized for achieving cost savings, enhancing vendor relations, and upholding compliance with HSE and corporate governance standards. Experienced in leading and mentoring cross-functional teams, managing procurement databases, and utilizing tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, procurement logs, and material scheduling systems for effective decision-making. PROF ESSIONAL SUMMARY
CERTIFICATES
EMPLOYMENT
OILSERV LIMITED, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Project: AKK Gas Pipeline Project
Assist the Subcontract Manager in the Subcontracting activities of the EPC project on time, on budget and in compliance with contractual requirements
Preparation, administration and coordination of
Subcontracting packages on the project
Agree on the subcontracting scope for the project
Participate and manage the subcontracting strategy in conjunction with the Subcontract & Project Manager Validate the budgets allocated for the execution of subcontracting activities and monitor commitments
Ensure the daily coordination of subcontracting activities with engineering, planning andconstruction teams
Supervise, daily intimate the project subcontract team, define objectives, organise regular debriefing to be up to date Verify the lists of selected subcontractors and their compliance with the rules of the Contract as well as the entire audit
Review subcontracts, provide advice and expertise to the team Focal point of contact on all subcontract aspects under my supervision
Collect information/events that could generate delays, propose solutions, submit the necessary trade-offs to higher authority
Identify subcontractors that could be compliant, proceed with the pre-selection, participate in qualification and audits. Issue the calls for tenders, ensure their follow-up and proceed and / or participate in the clarifications with the concerned departments
Evaluate subcontractors offers, prepare commercial evaluations and participate in the technical ones
Produce award recommendations for approval
Negotiate and issue the subcontract as per contract’s requirements, follow its validation and set up
Identify and administer contract changes, and coordinate resolution of contract issues
PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR/BUYER Aug 2014 - Jun 2022
ARCWORLD OIL AND GAS LIMITED, Port Harcourt, Rivers State Projects : PHRC - Fabrication of walkover platform, framing, grating arrangement installation; Pipe support construction and installation; installation of prefabricated parts including valve boxes and manifold; Prefabrication of process piping spools
SPDC - NW 1 Flowline Construction 4” x 5Km L/S
Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) UK and MercyCorp. Contract Specialist Jun 2022 - Present
Procurement and Logistics Certificate Apr 2022
Purchasing and Supplies Management - Alison Aug 2025 DisasterReady.org certification accredited by The Chartered BSc. Economics 2007
NAOC - Kwale Flare Down Project (KFDP)
• Assist the commercial team in documenting, reviewing and finalizing contractual agreements and payment applications.
• Conferring with team members and implementing operating procedures, system functions and discussing technical information.
• Analyse and evaluate all purchasing requisitions to ensure clarity and completeness in description of material and equipment.
• Prepare and issue requests for quotations (RFQs) to qualified vendors as per Company’s approved Vendor.
• Sourcing and procurement of specified requirements for day to day operations in the site (onshore operations).
• Preparing Invitation To Tender (ITT) and Request For Quotation
(RFQ) packages.
• Follow up all Procurement activities including expediting and inspection, in accordance with the Project and Company procedures.
• Performing Commercial Bid Evaluation for Subcontractor / Supplier recommendation, in conjunction with Discipline Engineer and Project Commercial Manager (PCM).
• Negotiating with potential successful Subcontractors / Suppliers.
• Preparing and issuing of Contract Agreement / Purchase Order
(PO).
• Undertaking all Contract Agreement / PO administration tasks and activities from award through to close out.
• Appointing Third Party Inspection Agencies (TPIA) & following the inspections, release notes of the materials.
• Track and expedite Company materials to ensure timely delivery.
• Directing, coaching and managing a team of five including Material Controllers and Storekeepers.
PROCUREMENT CO-ORDINATOR May 2013 - Aug 2014
JURGENBORF INTEGRATED SERVICES, Port Harcourt, Rivers State Projects : SHELL - Construction & Hook-up of Soku DCOO-1 6” x 3.6 Flowline
Construction of Gas bulk line from Plant to souk
flowstation
Sectional replacement of Nembe 63LS 4” x 4.5km
• Perform the tasks of negotiating, sourcing and ensuring compliance with suppliers' agreements.
• Analyse and evaluate all purchasing requisitions to ensure clarity and completeness in description of material and equipment.
• Review vendors and suppliers quotations to determine best price and delivery date.
• Prepare and issue requests for quotations (RFQs) to qualified vendors as per Company’s approved Vendor.
• Sourcing and procurement of specified requirements for day to day operations in the site (onshore construction).
• Preparing Invitation To Tender (ITT) and Request For Quotation
(RFQ) packages.
• Coordinating of Clarifications and communications with tenderers / quoters.
• Follow up all Procurement activities including expediting and inspection, in accordance with the Project and Company procedures.
• Performing commercial evaluation for Subcontractor / Supplier recommendation, in conjunction with Discipline Engineer and Project Commercial Manager (PCM).
• Negotiating with potential successful Subcontractors / Suppliers.
• Issuing Contract Agreement / Purchase Order (PO).
• Undertaking all Contract Agreement / PO administration tasks and activities from award through to close out.
• Track and expedite Company materials to ensure timely delivery.
• Directing, coaching and managing a team of eight including Material Controllers and Storekeepers.
Procurement Officer Oct 2010 - Apr 2013
WESTROM SYNERGY LIMITED, Port Harcourt, Rivers State Projects : Calabar River Dredging project (joint with Jan de Nul Ltd)
• Handle responsibilities of selecting and reviewing the quotations of suppliers
• Assist procurement engineer in identifying material requirements
• Perform the tasks of purchasing direct and indirect raw materials
• Handle management of sub-contractor and evaluation of supplier performance
• Participate in business continuity planning and procurement development strategies
• Assist in negotiations with suppliers to ensure that target prices, company’s terms and conditions are
• Prepare and issue requests for quotations to qualified vendors as per Company’s approved Vendor List.
ECONOMICS SUBJECT CLASS TEACHER Mar 2009 - Feb 2010 GOVERNMENT DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL, MAJE (NYSC), Taura, Jigawa State
• Preparation of class notes.
• Teaching the students.
• Preparing students adequately for both internal and external examinations.
• Marking examination scripts and recording the scores of the students.
REFERENCES
References available upon request.
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