Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 22 years of experience in procurement and logistics, the expert specializes in supply chain optimization and strategic sourcing. With extensive project experience in both local and international initiatives, the expert has achieved significant cost savings, such as a £240 million saving in a global procurement program. Key qualifications include humanitarian emergency handling, vendor management, and SAP proficiency. Career highlights include leadership roles overseeing procurement for 18 countries in West and Central Africa, delivering complex projects and optimizing supply chains for organizations like UNICEF and BAT.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with UNICEF as an International Consultant in Supply & Logistics. Responsibilities have included providing technical assistance and capacity building for the Niger Country Office, focusing on health-related procurement, including vaccines and medical supplies. This role was regional in scope, covering various aspects of supply chain optimization and vendor management practices.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in the procurement and logistics sectors, the expert has previously held roles such as Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Consultant, and Supply Specialist. Responsibilities have included supply chain optimization, strategic sourcing, and emergency handling. The expert has also engaged in interdisciplinary work, such as integrating supply chain management with health initiatives, including vaccine distribution and medical supply logistics. This work has been regional, covering West and Central Africa, and involved collaboration with international organizations like UNICEF. Geographic experience extends to managing procurement and supply chain operations across 18 countries, including Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Niger. The expert's background includes international assignments in countries such as Denmark, Senegal, South Africa, Kenya, Turkey, Jordan, Uganda, and the United Arab Emirates, gaining deep familiarity with regional development issues and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a strong educational background, the expert holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Economics and Marketing, as well as a Bachelor of Sciences in Economics from the National University of Benin, located in Benin. Additionally, the expert has completed a High School Diploma (Bac – Série C), emphasizing mathematics and sciences. Fluent in both French and English, the expert possesses strong bilingual communication skills, utilized in various professional contexts including international and multilingual team collaborations, enhancing the ability to operate effectively in diverse environments.