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Grace Okafor

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Head of Parish Buying at The Church of England
📍 United Kingdom

Grace Okafor is the Head of Parish Buying for The Church of England, where she applies her expertise in strategic procurement and ethical leadership. She holds an MBA and is described by colleagues as "forthright" and "result-oriented, " with a history of driving efficiencies and delivering best value in complex organizations.

Grace has a keen interest in personal development and broader social issues, demonstrated by her certifications in Ethical Leadership, Stress Management, and International Womens Health and Human Rights. Her interest in Rotary International also points to a commitment to community engagement.

Unique fact: Grace is actively involved in driving the Church of Englands Net Zero 2030 ambitions, speaking at events on how procurement can support environmental goals.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Head of Parish Buying
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Ethical & Green Procurement
Holds recent certifications in Ethical and Environmental Procurement and speaks publicly about achieving Net Zero goals through Parish Buying initiatives.
Women in Leadership
She is a panelist at "Women in Procurement" events and holds a certificate in International Women's Health and Human Rights.
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Career

Work history

11-2022
Head of Parish Buying
The Church of England
3-2022 - 11-2022
Procurement Business Partner, Markets, Sales & Marketing
ACCA
6-2021 - 3-2022
Project Manager
Aberdeenshire Council
6-2019 - 6-2020
Commercial Lead
Scotland Excel
2-2017 - 1-2019
Procurement Director
GROSMA GLOBAL LIMITED
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Education
2019 - 2021
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of Dundee
1997 - 2002
BSc
Obafemi Awolowo University
2008 - 2009
Sourcing College 1 & 2
Procter & Gamble
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