Procurement Specialist

YAKUBU TOR-AGBIDYE, PhD, MBA

Procurement Specialist or Strategic Sourcing Leader

Fort Collins, CO, USA

Phone: 970-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Procurement Specialist or Strategic Sourcing professional with over 15 years of experience across Fortune 500 Manufacturing and Technology organizations, global sourcing operations, and advisory leadership roles. Proven expertise in procurement governance, supplier management, SAP Ariba e-sourcing, cost optimization, and policy /strategy development, with a strong record of delivering measurable savings and process transformation. Recognized for the ability to translate complex procurement operations into clear, structured, and teachable frameworks, enabling procurement transformation, process standardization, and knowledge-driven initiatives. Trusted leader with experience spanning corporate, government, and academic environments, bringing strategic perspective, analytical rigor, and exceptional documentation skills. Fully effective in remote and cross-regional collaboration.

CORE PROCUREMENT EXPERTISE

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Operations

Global Supplier Management & Contract Negotiation

Cost Reduction, Spend Optimization & Value Engineering

SAP Ariba e-Sourcing, Reverse Auctions & RFx

Procurement Governance, Policy & Compliance

Supplier Performance Management & KPI Development

Procurement Process Design, SOPs & Documentation

Cross-Functional Leadership & Project Management

Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word & e-Sourcing Platforms

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Procurement Subject Matter Expert – Global Operations

Hewlett-Packard / Agilent Technologies / Avago Technologies (now Broadcom) 1992 – 2007

Served as a global procurement SME supporting sourcing operations across North America, Europe, and Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, France, Germany).

Designed, reviewed, and standardized procurement workflows, supplier engagement models, and sourcing governance frameworks.

Developed and delivered procurement training programs for buyers and category managers, covering RFQ/RFP/RFI execution, supplier evaluation, and contract best practices.

Reviewed and validated supplier proposals, contracts, and pricing models for compliance, risk mitigation, and operational alignment.

Collaborated asynchronously with cross-site teams to improve procurement documentation quality and process consistency.

Material Procurement Consultant – Global 2005 – 2007

Authored detailed procurement guidance materials, including sourcing strategies, vendor scorecards, and negotiation frameworks.

Implemented SAP Ariba reverse auctions, delivering multi-million-dollar cost savings through competitive bidding and supplier rationalization.

Reviewed technical procurement documentation to ensure alignment with enterprise sourcing objectives and cost-reduction goals.

Supported global adoption of digital procurement technologies, improving data integrity, reporting accuracy, and sourcing transparency.

Procurement Manager & Strategic Buyer Supervisor Fort Collins, CO 1998 – 2005

Led procurement teams supporting high-volume manufacturing and technology operations.

Managed supplier contracts, negotiation, cycles times, and vendor performance programs.

Developed procurement policies, SOPs, and contract templates adopted across multiple business units.

Oversaw supplier audits, compliance reviews, and corrective action initiatives to improve quality and reliability.

Fab Supervisor / Operations Lead Corvallis, OR 1992 – 1998

Managed semiconductor fabrication operations, materials planning, and inventory control.

Improved operational efficiency through lean initiatives and disciplined process execution.

ADDITIONAL STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Special Advisor – National Assembly of Nigeria 2008 – 2011

Produced high-level policy briefs, analytical reports, and governance reviews used in national legislative decision-making.

Facilitated multi-stakeholder collaboration and process evaluations across government entities.

Special Advisor to the Governor (Tourism) – Taraba State, Nigeria 2011 – 2014

Led strategic initiatives involving vendor engagement, contract structuring, and project oversight.

Supported tourism development initiatives that contributed to increased internally generated revenue (IGR).

Senior Lecturer & Head of Department, Federal University Wukari, Nigeria 2014 – 2017

Led departmental operations, staffing, curriculum planning/development and academic governance.

Developed structured instructional and technical documentation, reinforcing strengths in knowledge design and process clarity.

Director – Jatropha Growers Association of Nigeria 2021 – 2024

Provided national-level leadership in supply chain development for renewable energy feedstock.

Oversaw partnerships, contract negotiations, and sustainability program frameworks.

CURRENT ROLE

Assembler / Quality Nordson Medical – Loveland, CO 2025 – Present

Ensure accuracy and quality compliance on produced medical device assembly operations.

EDUCATION

MBA, General Management (e-Commerce)

PhD, Animal Sciences

MS, Animal Sciences

BS, Animal Sciences

CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME)

Sigma Xi Research Society

WORK AUTHORIZATION & AVAILABILITY

Based in Colorado, USA

Fully remote, hybrid, or on-site capable

Available 40+ hours per week

Dedicated professional workstation

REFERENCES: Available on Request

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