SAMSON, AYEFU ABRAHAM
Strategic Supply Chain Leader, Driving Business Growth through Operational Excellence, YOY
Savings, seeking a senior leadership role in a dynamic organization where I can leverage my
skills and experience to drive business growth, improve efficiency, and deliver results.
Contact Information:
Email:-https://www.linkedin.com/in/samson-abraham-2b34932b9
Tel: - - - WhatsApp,
Plot 3 Celestial Church Street
Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos
Summary: Multifacets In Global & Local Procurements
Highly experienced procurement and supply chain professional with over decades of experience in
managing complex supply chains, negotiating contracts, and leading cross -functional teams,
combining technical skills and knowledge with a wide range of interpersonal skills to create and
develop a values-based leadership mindset, an execution and performance driven culture. Proven
track record of delivering cost savings, improving efficiency, and driving business growth.
Technical Skills:
Proficient in SAP Procurement & Logistic Management, Knowledge of Enterprise Resources
Planning, Experience in creating diagrams, charts, and infographics to explain and interpret
statistical data, highly proficient with computer, internet, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
Access, Power Point, etc.),
Functional / Core Skills
Procurement, Logistics. Strategic Sourcing, Warehousing & Inventory, Transport & Distribution,
Shipping & Freight Forwarding, Supply & Operational Planning - S&OP, Logistics & Customer
Order - L&CO, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Contract Management, Project
Management, Cost Management, Value Optimization, Sales & Marketing, and Market Research &
Analysis
Soft Skills:
Critical thinking and amazing attention to details, Effective time management and problem-solving
skills, Possess excellent verbal, and written communication skills, and knowledge of customer
service principles and practices, Able to follow directions, and work independently with minimal
supervision, Leadership, Negotiation, Strategic Thinking, Collaboration & Stakeholders
Engagement, Organizational Skills, Proactivity, Results Oriented, Active Listening, Continuous
Learning & Professional Development Mindset, Public Speaking, Business Acumen, Adaptability,
Interpersonal Skills and leading technologies knowledge.
Education Background:
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PGD in Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology, Zaria
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.Sc.)
University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos
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PGD in Finance Management
The Federal University of Technology, Akure
Professional Diploma in Purchasing & Supply-Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Management of Nigeria
Advance Dip (HND) in Purchasing and Supply Management University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos
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Professional Membership :
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Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Mgt. Of Nigeria (Corporate Member)
Chartered Institute of Administration (Member)
National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria –Chartered (Member)
Nigerian Institute of Management - Chartered (Member)
Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers-(Technician)
Professional Experience:
Citizens Intervention & Accountability Network (CIAN)
Advisor, Procurement & Project Development. February 2023 – still on post
• Streamline the processes and procedures of procurement and projects in Nigeria and USA facilities.
• Manage all procurements and logistics documentations / activities to give good visibility, and provide regular
shipments status updates to the board members.
• Ensure procurement and projects activities / programmes are delivered as to cost, quality, times, and other
procurement deliverables.
• Set up structure and people to deliver PBS and PMO in Nigeria.
• Manage shipping, transportations, warehousing, government agents (Cotecna, SON, custom, etc.), freight
forwarders, clearing agents and transporters to ensure shipments are delivered in line with project schedule.
• Develop seamless connection with other sections of the organization to drive initiatives and other value
optimization activities.
• Deliver YOY savings to the organization in line with set targets and lead time management.
Mondelez International (Formerly Cadbury Nigeria Plc)
Procurement & Logistics Manager (Strategic Investment Items - Projects) June 2011 – July 2013
• Led the NIGERA HUB Procurement/Logistics business agenda related to Capital Projects
Procurement/Logistics imperatives were delivered.
• Streamlined the processes and procedures of procurement and logistics in Nigeria with the regional standard.
• Implemented Procurement & Logistics policies and procedures in line with agreed Middle East and Africa (MEA)
and NIGERIA HUB.
• Delivered real monetary value to the business through robust procurement strategies and tactics.
• Supervised purchase of equipment and infrastructural materials for the installation and commissioning of a
continuous Bourvita process named Project Meta cost $32M, making an annual saving of $4.5m .
• Supervised Warehouse expansion that allowed company exit external warehouse usage, thereby eliminating
double handling, with annual saving of $.950 between January 2011 – December, 2012.
• Coordinated purchase of equipment and materials for installation, and commissioning of Project Fossils with
3.8MW CHP plant for water treatment, making an annual savings of £2.7m between December 2009 – June 2012.
• Coordinated rerouting of factory effluent drainage, upgrade of hydrant network, and installation of a fire
suppression system with annual savings of $.789m in 2012.
• Delivered YOY savings to the business in line with targets, and improved lead -time management with local
vendors.
Kraft Foods Limited (Cadbury Nigeria Plc)
Category Manager - Procurement (CAPEX, MRO & Services) March 2009 – May 2011
• Presided over the planning and procurement of capital equipment, plants servicing, maintenance Repair, and
Operation Spares at competitive prices to support Operations across the factories.
• Coordinated all buying activities of Investment Items along with their maintenance Repair, and Operation Spares.
• Negotiated prices with all suppliers using the information available from the market survey to derive maximum
value possible from procurement activities.
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Procured materials for new packaging of Bournvita called Project Tobi/Enrich with an annual saving of $2.4m
between October 2009 – July 2012.
Procured materials for installation and commissioning of Project Hawk with a 3.6MW Roll Royce Gas
Generator), making an annual saving of $800m between December 2010 – June 2011.
Purchased material and equipment for Candy line upgrade with state-of-the-art automation, making an annual
saving of $2.8m in year 2010.
Supervised the purchased of materials and equipment for Chocolate factory upgrade named Delta 2 Project,
making an annual savings of $350m between 2008 - 2010.
Managed good relationship with internal teams like Engineering, sales, finance, and manufacturing among
others, in addition to consulting with external stakeholders on technical issue that requires clarifications on
customer related issues.
Partnered with shipping and forex unit of the business for efficient processing of letter of credit, direct funds
transfer and prompt clearing of goods at the ports.
Some Trainings Attended:
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40Hours online Procurement training (Several Modules), 2013. Mondelez International.
Online Training on Food Safety and Quality (12 modules), 2013, Mondelez International.
40Hours online Procurement training (Several Modules), 2012. Mondelez International.
Global Records Management, 27th July 2012. Mondelez International.
Information Security, July 26, 2011. Kraft Foods.
Management Consultancy techniques, Entrepreneurship Development, Corporate & Feasibility Report Writing,
August 30 & 31, 2003. Nigerian College of Administration/ CIA.
Building the Builders of Efficient Supply Chain Management, October 25 th , 2007. Charted Institute of
Purchasing and Supply Management.
Studies / Academic Research:
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Materials management in manufacturing organization (A study of Cadbury Nigeria Plc.)
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Influence of social responsibility on business organization effectiveness (A study of Cadbury Nigeria Plc).
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An economic appraisal of budgeting and budgetary control in foods and beverages industry in Nigeria. (A
study of Cadbury Nigeria Plc)
CERTIFICATION:
I, the undersigned, certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that, these data correctly describe me, my
qualifications, and my experience.
Month/Day/Year 05/21/2024
SAMSON AYEFU ABRAHAM
