Bashir Aminu

● Lead cross-functional procurement initiatives, including direct acquisitions for IT services, specialized equipment and contingent labour resources. ● Draft and manage procurement documentation (e.g., RFIs, RFPs, PQRs) and data from over 175 active contracts. ● Deliver procurement training that improved policy compliance and documentation quality across operational teams. ● Represent the department of Technology and Innovation in cross-ministry procurement working groups, contributing to policy alignment and best practice sharing. ● Maintain collaborative relationships with senior management, inter government colleagues, vendors, legal and procurement teams to move contract initiatives forward. ● Monitor procurement project status using various reporting tools and coordinate reviews and approvals throughout the procurement life cycle.

● Worked closely with client departments of over 50 colleagues and clients to develop clear and concise solicitation documents, RFI, RFP, RFQ ● Conducted open and fair procurements by preparing RFx and evaluation criteria that comply with trade agreements, government legislation and purchasing policies ● Supported clients in the development of their procurement scope and provide guidance throughout the full procurement cycle leading to zero client complaints ● Maintained procurement records and inventory levels using organization skills, leading to successful internal and external audits ● Managed the tendering processes, evaluate vendor responses, prepare recommendations, and proactively resolve contract issues with vendors with effective communication skills.

● Led the acquisition of healthcare and office supplies, minor equipment, IT services and support functions using Supplier Relationship Management. ● Researched/collated information, preparation of requests for quotations, review of quotations, creation of purchase agreements, and issuance of purchase orders. ● Coordinated and monitored assigned team purchasing activities using qualitative and quantitative evaluation of purchasing history – data analysis skills ● Answered questions, provided technical advice and training to staff.

● Established demand planning through quality assurance and continuous improvements of procurement process, framework, and policies ● Designed and executed procurement strategies to reduce costs of financial products and meet business requirements with high level of attention to detail and accuracy ● Developed an effective inventory management system for manufacturing process that led to 100% contract compliance and zero audit finding ● Enhanced productivity in site operations by planning and scheduling over 30 workers using strong work ethic and organizational skills ● Met inventory goals on time and within budget by monitoring the integrity of Bills of Material (BOM) and purchase orders using MS Office – email, Word and Excel

● Led the development of annual Procurement plans, key area metrics, sourcing strategies using enterprise resource planning. ● Developed and coordinated the preparation of formal bids and proposal documents as a template leading to effective procurement. ● Saved 5% of budget by tracking service credits, actual spend against purchase and utilization forecasts.

● Led and supported project teams through the sourcing process and coordinating event logistics, respond to vendor enquiries ● Resolved service issues with clients including mediation and escalation leading to effective customer relationship management. ● Created best practices by performing due diligence on reviewing claims and promoting compliance with government policies