Edith Okoroma | Procurement Specialist

Experience.

Supply chain management, to me, is more than moving products from point A to point B. It’s about building reliable systems, managing strong supplier relationships, controlling costs, mitigating risk, and ensuring that the right resources reach the right place at the right time.

With over six years of experience in the oil and gas sector covering supply chain management, strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, and supplier operations. I have developed a practical understanding of how effective supply chain strategies can improve efficiency, strengthen supplier performance, optimize costs, and support sustainable business growth.

My approach combines commercial thinking with relationship management. I believe the strongest supplier partnerships are built on clear communication, trust, accountability, and consistent follow-through. From sourcing and supplier evaluation to contract management, procurement operations, performance monitoring, and stakeholder collaboration, I focus on creating processes that are both efficient and sustainable.

Beyond the operational side of supply chain, I am deeply passionate about knowledge sharing, mentorship, and creating opportunities for the next generation of supply chain and procurement professionals. I have guided and mentored young talents who are eager to understand the industry, build expertise, and develop the confidence to contribute meaningfully in professional spaces.

I remain committed to continuous learning, building better supplier ecosystems, improving supply chain performance, and helping others grow along the way.

Professional Background

Procurement Specialist

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Strategic Sourcing Lead — Boosted procurement efficiency 40%, cut lead times 35%

Procurement Specialist

Boosted procurement efficiency by 40% and cut lead times by 35% through strategic sourcing plans. Negotiated supplier contracts delivering up to 25% cost savings while maintaining quality standards across engineering and construction projects.

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Supply Chain (Operations) Specialist

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Vendor Relations Manager — Managed 80+ suppliers, cut costs 15%

Supply Chain (Operations) Specialist

Managed a portfolio of 80+ suppliers, negotiating contracts that reduced costs by 15% and improved delivery times by 25%. Implemented a new vendor management system that cut procurement cycle time by 30%.

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Procurement Analyst

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Spend Analytics Specialist — Built real-time procurement KPI dashboard

Procurement Analyst (NYSC)

Collaborated with IT to build a custom spend analytics dashboard, giving stakeholders real-time visibility into procurement KPIs. Streamlined processes and strengthened supplier relationships through data-driven decision-making.

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Supplier Evaluation Lead

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Performance Optimization Expert

Supplier Evaluation Lead

Coordinated a supplier evaluation system that improved supplier performance by 30%, enhancing product quality, reliability, and long-term partnership value.

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Contract Negotiation Specialist

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Cost Savings Architect

Contract Negotiation Specialist

Skilled in negotiating supplier contracts that consistently deliver measurable savings up to 25% in some cases without compromising quality, delivery timelines, or supplier relationships.

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Vendor Management

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Supplier Relationship Architect

Vendor Management

Managed a portfolio of 80+ suppliers, building lasting partnerships rooted in trust, transparency, and consistent delivery. Negotiated contracts that reduced costs by 15% and improved supplier delivery times by 25%, while implementing a supplier evaluation system that boosted overall performance by 30%.