Sandra O.
About Sandra O.
Sandra O. serves as the Head of Supply Chain Management at Catholic Relief Services in Nigeria, a position she has held since 2022. With extensive experience in supply chain operations, particularly in conflict zones, she focuses on developing effectiveness metrics and aligning strategies with humanitarian principles.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Sandra O. serves as the Head of Supply Chain Management at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in Nigeria. She has held this position since 2022 and previously worked in the same role from 2017 to 2020. In her current role, she focuses on aligning supply chain strategies with humanitarian principles, particularly during humanitarian responses. She is responsible for succession planning and talent development within the supply chain management team. Sandra also develops and maintains key working relationships with global supply chain partners and challenges existing suppliers to enhance their capabilities for e-procurement.
Education and Expertise
Sandra O. holds a Master of Science degree in Operations and Supply Chain Management from the University of Hertfordshire, which she completed from 2011 to 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Enugu State University of Science and Technology, studying there from 1988 to 1992. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in managing supply chain operations, particularly in conflict zones and areas with limited infrastructure.
Background
Sandra O. has a diverse professional background in banking and supply chain management. She began her career as a banker at Diamond Bank Plc from 1994 to 2000 and later worked at Skye Bank Plc from 2000 to 2002. Transitioning to supply chain roles, she served as Senior Procurement Manager at Crown Agents Nigeria Ltd from 2006 to 2015 and as a Procurement Expert at GFA Consulting Group GmbH from 2016 to 2017. Prior to her current role at CRS, she was the Director of Procurement and Subcontracts at Chemonics International from 2020 to 2022.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Sandra O. has developed a strong focus on supply chain effectiveness metrics, regularly reporting on performance using key performance indicators (KPIs). She has extensive experience in enhancing supplier capabilities and ensuring capacity-building in line with CRS policies. Her work has contributed to improving supply chain operations in challenging environments, demonstrating her commitment to effective humanitarian supply chain management.