Ijeamaka Okonkwo-Alao
Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse
Werdegang
Berufserfahrung von Ijeamaka Okonkwo-Alao
- Bis heute 1 Jahr und 7 Monate, seit Okt. 2024
Head of Operations, People, Procurement & Culture
Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) – US Government Project
Drive procurement and operational strategy across countries, delivering scalable systems, 30% faster cycles, stronger governance, and full donor compliance. Managed $4.5M budget and led 42 staff. Established UK office and enhanced supplier performance and organisational maturity.
- 1 Jahr und 2 Monate, Juli 2024 - Aug. 2025
Procurement Specialist (Consultant)
CHAMPS – Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Global Health Programme
Led procurement of laboratory equipment, health commodities, and controlled substances under strict GDP and regulatory standards. Conducted Value-for-Money analyses, supplier performance reviews, and governance improvements.
- 6 Monate, Apr. 2024 - Sep. 2024
Procurement & Logistics Manager
Infinera Nigeria Limited – USAID Projects
Owned operational and strategic procurement governance for technical equipment and multi-country supply chains. Implemented performance tracking systems and risk mitigation processes. Achieved 20% cost reduction and 39% improvement in delivery reliability.
- 7 Jahre und 1 Monat, Apr. 2017 - Apr. 2024
Procurement Manager / Senior Procurement Officer
Creative Associates International – USAID Projects (Multi-Country)
Led strategic procurement and operations for $20M+ portfolios across multiple African countries, overseeing 30 staff and major USAID programmes. Directed sourcing, governance, supplier management, and contract administration. Implemented ReqLogic, built KPI and supplier performance frameworks, and drove cross‑functional alignment. Delivered $3.6M savings, 95%+ compliance, and established full procurement operations for three new USAID projects.
- 3 Jahre und 3 Monate, Jan. 2014 - März 2017
Procurement Officer
Union Bank of Nigeria
Managed corporate procurement operations, supplier relationships, and contract execution. Implemented Oracle e-procurement system, achieving 30% cost savings and improved process efficiency.
Ausbildung von Ijeamaka Okonkwo-Alao
- 1 Monat, März 2018 - März 2018
Certification in Contract Management
The Governance Global Practice World Bank
Certification Program
- 1 Monat, März 2018 - März 2018
Certificate Program in Public Procurement
The Governance Global Practice World Bank
Certification Program
- 5 Jahre und 6 Monate, Feb. 2002 - Juli 2007
Human Physiology
University of Port Harcourt
Sprachen
Englisch
C2 (Verhandlungssicher / Muttersprachlich)
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