Yetunde Martins
Procurement Manager Indirect and Traded Goods @BMI Group
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WORK HISTORY
Procurement Manager Indirect and Traded Goods @BMI Group
GB
I lead the procurement function for Indirect and Traded Goods across the UK and Ireland, overseeing strategic sourcing, supplier development, and stakeholder engagement for a multimillion-pound spend portfolio. I am responsible for aligning procurement strategy with operational goals, ensuring compliance, driving innovation, and delivering sustainable cost efficiencies.Key Achievements:Spearheaded the development and implementation of procurement strategies that delivered annual savings across indirect and traded goods categories.Implemented a supplier consolidation project that delivered preventative maintenance, improved efficiency, inventory reduction, cost savings, and supplier reduction.Led cross-functional projects across operations, maintenance, and process departments to optimize spend, improve process compliance, and align with our sustainability goal.Successfully renegotiated strategic supplier contracts to reflect evolving market dynamics, achieving improved terms, risk sharing, and cost savingsKey Responsibilities:Team Leadership: I oversee and take ownership of the performance of our indirect spend, ensuring alignment with procurement and business objectives through effective management of KPIs, budget adherence, and goal achievement.Stakeholder Engagement: I serve as the primary contact for Country Indirect & Traded Goods Procurement, collaborating closely with local executives to ensure alignment between our business and procurement strategies.Project Management: I lead key projects, driving change management initiatives and ensuring success.Strategic Sourcing: I partner with category teams to implement procurement strategies that prioritize cost, delivery, services, compliance, innovation and growth,Supplier Development: I cultivate a strategic supplier base.
EDUCATION
FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC AUCHI EDO STATE
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA, MASS COMMUNICATION
University of Derby
MSc, Global Operations and SupplyChain Management
SKILLS
ABOUT YETUNDE MARTINS
As a seasoned Procurement Manager with over 15 years of experience across FMCG and manufacturing sectors, I specialize in delivering procurement strategies that drive bottom-line savings, enhance supplier performance, and align with business transformation goals.I currently lead Indirect and Traded Goods procurement for the UK & Ireland at BMI Group, managing multimillion-pound spend and partnering with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with commercial and operational objectives. Previously, I held several senior procurement roles at Unilever, where I led strategic sourcing, localization initiatives, and supplier development programs across raw materials, packaging materials, services, and Customer Service.My core strengths include strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, cost modelling, contract negotiation, improving efficiency, and risk mitigation. I have delivered over €3 million in cumulative savings across categories and geographies through cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision-making.I am proficient in SAP Ariba and eProcurement platforms and deeply invested in supplier innovation, ESG procurement principles, and TCO-driven decision-making. I bring a hands-on leadership style, focusing on mentoring teams, streamlining processes, and building resilient supply chains. Industry Exposure: FMCG · Building Materials · Manufacturing Categories: Indirect · Traded Goods · RM & PM · Logistics · Business Services, Professional Services Tools: SAP Ariba · Spend Analytics · Contract Lifecycle Management Regions: UK · Ireland · Sub-Saharan Africa
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