Adaora Onyema

Background

About Adaora Onyema

Over 14 years of progressive experience collectively in Procurement, Supply Chain, and Project Management, with a focus on aligning sourcing strategies to business goals Proven expertise in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, and Spend Analysis, delivering sustainable cost savings, risk mitigation, and value optimization through data-driven decision-making. Hands-on leadership of end-to-end procurement cycles, including Purchase, procurement planning, Requisition, RFQ/RFP, Tender Management, and Contract Lifecycle Management across Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) frameworks. Adept in Supplier Onboarding, Supplier Management and Vendor Negotiation, with a strong track record of building high-performing supplier partnerships, improving service levels, and reducing lead times. Skilled in Inventory Control, Demand Forecasting, and Materials Management, ensuring optimal stock levels and uninterrupted production through proactive supply planning. Good command of ERP tools (Sage X3) and procurement systems, enabling digital process optimization and real-time procurement visibility. Recognized for cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to lead teams through transformation projects, ERP migrations, and complex procurement initiatives.