Chidinma Blair Otabil, MA

Chidinma Blair Otabil, MA has a range of work experience in procurement and operations. Chidinma Blair served as a Commercial and Procurement Agent at Medigold Health, where they engaged with suppliers in cost reduction, relationship improvement, and supply chain risk mitigation. Chidinma Blair also conducted third-party risk analysis and drove strategic sourcing in alignment with procurement policies and regulations.

Chidinma previously worked as an Operations Specialist at Amazon, where they collaborated with DSP stakeholders to ensure delivery success and optimized real-time data for problem-solving and operations improvement. Chidinma Blair also maximized safety, quality, and productivity through data analysis and decision-making on critical logistics processes.

Earlier in their career, Chidinma served as a Procurement Manager at the Federal Ministry of Industry Trade and Investment under the BUYNAIJA Project. Here, they focused on improving sourcing and negotiating strategies, cost-saving initiatives, and maintaining stock levels. Chidinma Blair also managed supplier relationships and collaborated with stakeholders to identify opportunities and support informed decision-making.

Chidinma Blair Otabil, MA has a comprehensive education history. Chidinma Blair pursued a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Lagos, specializing in English Language and Literature/Letters, from 2015 to 2018. Subsequently, they enrolled at the University of Greenwich in 2020 and completed a Master of Arts degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management in 2021. In addition to their academic qualifications, Chidinma has also obtained several certifications in customer success management from LinkedIn. Chidinma Blair acquired the certifications in January and February of 2023 and they cover a range of topics such as avoiding common pitfalls, onboarding and adoption best practices, customer success management fundamentals, and engagement preparation best practices.