EVANS K. AYIM
HALIFAX,Nova Scotia
Summary
A result-oriented, focused and self-motivated Supply Chain practitioner and over 19-years experience in various aspects of Supply Chain Operations, to achieve professional excellence in Supply Chain Management towards adding sustainable value for the benefit of Corporate Institutions. Highly-motivated Sourcing Specialist with experience generating and implementing efficient sourcing strategies, managing projects and overseeing supplier base portfolio with minimal guidance. Proven expertise in supply chain management to effectively negotiate and understand contractual agreements. Technical knowledge in Oracle tools to undertake Procurement activities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Specialist
Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana)
2009.11 - 2024.07
- Developed sourcing strategies to improve procurement processes, supplier relationships and capability development to optimize supply chain.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices in sourcing, enabling continuous improvement within the procurement function.
- Developed long-term partnerships with key suppliers to improve performance across supply chain, generate greater cost efficiency and enable business to grow and develop.
- Managed cost reduction projects to meet budget and achieve healthier cost-base, while creating lasting competitive advantage.
- Coordinated with legal teams to review contracts, ensuring alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements while minimizing potential risks in supplier agreements.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with suppliers, securing advantageous pricing and payment structures for the organization.
- Streamlined procurement workflows through close collaboration with internal stakeholders, resulting in improved efficiency and better alignment with organizational objectives.
Logistics Coordinator
Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana)
2005.12 - 2009.10
Procurement and Logistics Supervisor
KGM Industries Ltd
2003.08 - 2005.11
Snr. Supply Officer (Inventory / Purchasing)
Holy Family Hospital-Nkawkaw
2002.11 - 2003.07
Education
MBA Project Management - Project Management
Atlantic International University
USA01.2018
Post Graduate Diploma in Management Practice - Management Practice
Paris Graduate School Of Management
France01.2009
CIPS - CIPS Level 5- Graduate Diploma
Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply
England2006
H.N.D. Purchasing and Supply - Purchasing And Supply
Koforidua Technical University
Koforidua11.2002
S.S.S.C.E (Business Accounting) -
Nkwatia Secondary Comm. School
Ghana01.1996
Skills
- Manage a total spend of UDS 60.5M, across category(62% IT Software and Hardware, 20% on Fiber infrastructure and 60% IP Core project)
- Manage Purchasing Documents and Purchasing Agreements
- Manage Sourcing Master Data
- Manage Category Development and Sourcing
- Manage RFIs/ RFQs/eTenders/ RFPs/BPAs
- Manage Procurement Contracts / Contract Terms and Deliverables
- Undertook Risk assessment of all suppliers within the category and came out with a Risk Foot Print to highlight High Risk Suppliers and Low Risk Suppliers and to categorize them into strategic, Leverage and Routine Suppliers depending on their risk impact to the Business
Coursework
- MTN Academy - Micro Flight
- MTN Academy - eSourcing Advanced Programme
- MTN Academy - Basic eSourcing Training
- MTN Academy - Effective Team Communication
- MTN Academy - Creative A Positive Attitude
- Graduate Institute of Mgt. - Executive Certificate in Project Mgt. And Corporate Leadership
- MTN Academy - Project Management for Non-Project Managers Simulation
- Dispute Solve Plus. Negotiation Skills
- Juvette Consulting Services. Principles and Practice of Supply Chain Management
- Ampro: Logistics And Transport Management
- Capital Group: International Buying & Improving Your Buying Skills
- KGM Industries-HR Unit - Practice of Supervision
Academicprojectwork
Procurement of goods and services in the Banking Industry.
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Christian
Additionaldeliverables
- Oversee repair and return engagements with technical supply vendors
- Liaise with Logistics partners and port authorities to facilitate timely clearing and delivery
- Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, and/or shipment frequency
- Establish or monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems
- Resolve transportation, logistics systems, imports & exports and customer challenges
- Monitor product sourcing processes to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements
- Plan and implement improvements to internal or external logistics systems or processes
- Collaborate with other Departments to integrate logistics with business systems and processes
- Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, including routing, shipment modes, product volumes / mixes and carriers
- Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management
- Direct or coordinate comprehensive logistical or reverse logistical functions for product life cycles, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, recycling, reuse, or final disposal of resources
References
- Mr. Umar Yusuf, Manager-Sourcing, Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana), MTN House, Accra, 0244401024, Umar. Yusuf@mtn.com
- Mr. Anthony Osei -Tutu, Senior Manager, Sourcing, Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana), Accra, 0244345900, Anthony. Osei Tutu@mtn.com
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, writing and listening to music
Timeline
Sourcing Specialist
Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana)
2009.11 - 2024.07
Logistics Coordinator
Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana)
2005.12 - 2009.10
Procurement and Logistics Supervisor
KGM Industries Ltd
2003.08 - 2005.11
Snr. Supply Officer (Inventory / Purchasing)
Holy Family Hospital-Nkawkaw
2002.11 - 2003.07
MBA Project Management - Project Management
Atlantic International University
Post Graduate Diploma in Management Practice - Management Practice
Paris Graduate School Of Management
CIPS - CIPS Level 5- Graduate Diploma
Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply
H.N.D. Purchasing and Supply - Purchasing And Supply
Koforidua Technical University
S.S.S.C.E (Business Accounting) -
Nkwatia Secondary Comm. School
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