Industrial Procurement & Sourcing Specialist

NEDAK UKEH

Halifax, NS 902-***-**** *************@*****.***

BUYER / INDUSTRIAL PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Technical Sourcing MRO & Equipment Procurement Vendor Performance & ISO 9001 Auditing

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented Industrial Engineer (M.Sc.) and Procurement Specialist with over 10 years of experience managing full-cycle purchasing, competitive tendering (RFI/RFQ/RFP), and supplier contracts in manufacturing and technical environments. Holds a Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB), and ISO 9001 Auditor credentials. Proven track record in converting requisitions to purchase orders, expediting critical deliveries, evaluating commercial proposals, and optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Experienced in partnering with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to establish reliable supplier networks, enforce contract compliance, and drive continuous cost reduction. Open to relocation to Hinton, AB.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Procurement & Sourcing: Purchase Requisition Review, PO Creation, Expediting, RFI/RFQ/RFP Preparation, TCO Analytics, Commercial Negotiations.

Supplier & Contract Management: Vendor Pre-qualification, Supplier Performance KPI Tracking, ISO 9001 Auditing, Root-Cause Analysis (CAPA), SLA Enforcement.

Operational & Technical Alignment: MRO & Spare Parts Purchasing, Engineering Support, Maintenance & Operations Coordination, Inventory Optimization.

Systems & Data Proficiency: Advanced MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Cost Variance Analysis), ERP Procurement Software, Process Mapping.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SR. SOURCING & QUALITY AUDITING SPECIALIST Acteon Project Services

03/2018 – Present

Oversee end-to-end procurement and purchasing activities for technical equipment, spare parts, and contractor services valued at $1.5M+.

Review purchase requisitions, issue POs, expedite critical material deliveries, and maintain regular communication with operations and engineering teams to ensure zero downtime.

Prepare, distribute, and analyze RFI/RFQ/RFP packages, evaluating supplier commercial proposals to support data-driven sourcing decisions.

Conduct ISO 9001 vendor qualification audits, tracking supplier performance metrics, building KPI dashboards, and resolving performance discrepancies.

Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and service-level agreements (SLAs) to achieve continuous cost savings and total cost of ownership (TCO) reductions.

PROJECT& COMPLIANCE ENGINEER Geotechnical Engineering

12/2016 – 01/2018

Reviewed technical specifications and coordinated material requirements for infrastructure and field engineering projects.

Managed vendor pre-qualification, contractor communication, and site delivery schedules, ensuring full compliance with safety and budgetary guidelines.

Conducted cost variance analytics and vendor risk assessments to support operational and maintenance planning.

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN – CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

(Contract via SiteTech Staffing) Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)

09/2015 – 07/2016

Applied Lean manufacturing principles and statistical analysis to streamline materials sourcing and shop-floor workflows, achieving a 30% improvement in schedule compliance.

Managed ERP purchasing data, tracked material flow efficiency, and developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inventory and procurement consistency.

Coordinated with plant maintenance and production leaders to resolve supply bottlenecks and ensure reliable equipment supply.

CANADIAN OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE & COMPLIANCE

OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE & SUPPORT SPECIALIST Regional Residential Service Society

02/2024 – Present

Enforce strict compliance with provincial regulations, safety protocols, and organizational guidelines.

Maintain accurate operational logs, audit daily records, and update quick-reference guides for team safety and policy adherence.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Diploma in Supply Chain Management National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL Alison), 2023

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Industrial Engineering University of Illinois at Chicago, 2015

Focus: Quality Control & QMS, Operations Research, Engineering Economics, Systems Optimization.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Electronics/Computer Technology University of Calabar, 2011

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified Adaptive Business Solution, 2016

ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Premium Resource Network (IQCS Certification Affiliate), 2019

Technical Skills: Advanced MS Excel, ERP Procurement Platforms, and Valid Driver’s License.

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