Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
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GIDEON IKPEKAOGU
Purchaser
Eindhoven,NB
Summary
Overview
3
Languages
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Babylon Research
Experimental Entrepreneur
2020.08 - Current (6 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Turned purchasing needs into commercial opportunities
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Developed comprehensive reports to support data-driven decision-making.
- Analyzed market trends to identify strategic opportunities for clients.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline project workflows.
- Mentored junior analysts to improve analytical skills and team performance.
- Implemented process improvements that increased project delivery speed and quality.
- Facilitated workshops to gather stakeholder insights and align project goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for new analysts, improving onboarding efficiency.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Lyceo, Amsterdam
Examen trainer en coach
2020.09 - 2021.06 (9 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Werkte samen met scholen om leerlingen voor te bereiden op centrale examens in economie en wiskunde. Een prachtige deeltijd baan die ik prima kon combineren met mijn masteropleiding.
Vermaat Groep
Junior Inkoper
2019.01 - 2020.07 (1 education.year_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Analyzed complex data sets to identify trends and support strategic decision-making.
- Managed supplier relationships to negotiate favorable terms and conditions.
- Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing decisions and optimize inventory levels.
- Led projects aimed at improving supply chain processes, resulting in enhanced operational effectiveness.
- Reduced lead times through proactive communication with vendors about delivery schedules and potential delays.
- Improved supplier relationships by negotiating favorable contract terms and consistently meeting deadlines.
- Supported senior buyers in developing long-term partnerships with key suppliers for improved collaboration.
- Served as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, fostering a harmonious working relationship to support efficient procurement practices.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
- Created hands-on training program for newly hired employees to acclimate each person to company policies and procedures and individual job duties.
- Studied and monitored market trends to identify potential suppliers.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
Education
University of AmsterdamAmsterdam
Economic Anthropology
06.2021
University Overview
Een jaar lang programma over het begrijpen en onderzoeken van economische waarde systemen met betrekking tot sociale en culturele waarden.
Harvard Business SchoolOnline
Business CORE Principles Certificate Online
08.2017
University Overview
Short business certificate teaching the fundamentals of economics to entrepreneurs
Bates CollegeLewiston
Bachelor of Arts from Economie
05.2017
University Overview
Skills
Research
Analysis
Communication
Innovative mindset
Teamwork and collaboration
Decision-making
Relationship building
Strategic planning
Cost reduction
Negotiating
Entrepreneuriality
Timeline
Examen trainer en coach
Lyceo, Amsterdam
2020.09 - 2021.06 (9 education.months_Label)
Experimental Entrepreneur
Babylon Research
2020.08 - Current (6 education.years_Label)
Junior Inkoper
Vermaat Groep
2019.01 - 2020.07 (1 education.year_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
University of Amsterdam
Economic Anthropology
Harvard Business School
Business CORE Principles Certificate Online
Bates College
Bachelor of Arts from Economie