Samuel Zachariah

I bring to the table 16 years' experience in the oil and gas sector, spanning SCM and
IT. I have a track record of implementing strategic sourcing with a focus on achieving the best possible total cost of ownership.  My approach to procurement is maintaining a clear line of sight on the triple bottom line of Profit, People, and the Planet. 
 

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Abuja, Nigeria

SUPERINTENDENT FOREIGN PURCHASES, 07/2018 - Till date

• Source materials required for operations from Foreign Manufacturers and
  accredited suppliers.
• Establish strategic relationships with manufacturers and suppliers to ensure
  continuity of supply and cost optimization.
• Participate in the prequalification of suppliers, technical/commercial evaluation of
  tenders, and presentation of the award recommendations to relevant Tenders
  Board.
• Ensure the preparation of contract strategy and tender documents for
  Management approval.
• Ensure the creation of RFx, Contracts, and Purchase Orders on the SAP platform.
• Expedite orders and ensure on time and in full delivery of shipments.
• Performance tracking and reporting.
• Serve as Secretary, Storage Divisional Committee Tenders Board.

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Abuja, FCT

OFFICER, FOREIGN PURCHASES , 09/2017 - 07/2018
 

• Carried out market research and obtained current information on availability, price from suppliers.
• Obtained and Vetted Proforma Invoices from Manufacturers and accredited vendors in accordance with specifications given and ensure appropriate clausing of same for hitch-free importation.
• Promptly responded to all inquiries from Manufacturers/Vendors and ensured that the rights Materials are imported.
• Created Contracts and Purchase Orders on the SAP ERP platform
• Managed the vendor database on theSAP ERP platform
   

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

TELECOMMUNICATIONS /NETWORK ENGINEER, 08/2005 - 09/2017

• Installed, maintained, and administered Local Area Network, Wide Area Network, and Internet/VPN connectivity.
• Maintained and monitor HF, VHF, and walkie Radio communication.
• Configured Huawei and Cisco routers, switches, VPNs, and Wireless Local Area Networks.
• The monitored and reported performance of internet service providers, consultants, vendors.
• Provided IT support to employees on productivity tools (SAP, MS office, and network/system.
• Maintained Telephone network, PABX, and IP phones 
   

Diploma member CIPS working towards MCIPS

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, 2003
Bachelors of Technology: Enginering Physics