John Agbaza
About John Agbaza
John Agbaza serves as the Head of Supply Chain Management at American Tower in Lagos, Nigeria, bringing over 13 years of experience in procurement and supply chain across various industries, including Telecom, Construction, and Oil & Gas.
Current Role at American Tower
John Agbaza serves as the Head of Supply Chain Management at American Tower, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees supply chain operations in Lagos, Nigeria, focusing on optimizing procurement processes and enhancing vendor relationships. His responsibilities include strategic sourcing and inventory management, ensuring the efficient flow of materials and services within the organization.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain and Procurement
Prior to his current role, John Agbaza held various positions in supply chain and procurement across multiple organizations. He worked at West African Ventures Ltd as a Procurement Coordinator from 2012 to 2016 and at STG Sea Trucks Group in the same capacity during the same period. He also served as a Materials Engineer/Logistics Coordinator at WorleyParsons from 2010 to 2012, and as a Technical Procurement Manager at American Tower from 2016 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
John Agbaza holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Benin, obtained from 2001 to 2006. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics from the University of London, completed between 2019 and 2022. Additionally, he achieved a Master of Science from Harvard Business School in 2018. His expertise includes procurement benchmarking, supply chain analytics, and strategic sourcing.
Skills and Competencies
John Agbaza is recognized for his skills in negotiation and vendor management, with a proven track record in navigating contractual agreements. He possesses extensive experience in fleet management, material planning, and forecasting. His proficiency extends to warehouse and inventory management, making him adept at optimizing supply chain operations across various sectors, including Telecom, Construction, and Oil & Gas.
Career Timeline
John Agbaza's career spans over 13 years, during which he has held multiple roles in the supply chain and procurement fields. His career began with a Maintenance Engineering Trainee position at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc in 2004. He later transitioned to roles at CHAMS PLC as a Trainer Administrator and at WorleyParsons in various capacities, including Procurement Specialist/Engineer. His diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of supply chain dynamics.