PARTHKUMAR AHIR
Bradford,UK
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in SAP ERP and Microsoft Office Suite, demonstrating strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented mindset. Proven track record in inventory management, contract negotiation, and vendor management, enhancing supply chain forecasting and problem resolution. Adept at verbal and written communication, fostering team collaboration to achieve organisational goals. Committed to leveraging critical thinking to drive efficiency and innovation within the procurement sector.
Resourceful Procurement Advisor with knack for building robust supplier relationships and driving cost-saving initiatives. Successfully led multiple procurement projects, resulting in streamlined processes and enhanced supplier performance. Known for quick problem-solving and fostering team collaboration to achieve procurement goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Procurement Advisor
International Procurement & Logistics Ltd
Normanton, Wakefield
2023.12 - 2026.02
- Strategically developed procurement plans in collaboration with senior commercial teams, aligning with market conditions.
- Cultivated relationships with international suppliers and growers, enhancing product quality and availability.
- Facilitated smooth supply chain management resulting in operational efficiency.
- Managed purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Ensured seamless operations by maintaining a robust inventory system.
- Drove initiatives to introduce innovative varieties, ensuring competitive pricing and compliance with GSCOP processes.
Trainee buyer
International Procurement & Logistics Ltd
Normanton, Wakefield
2022.12 - 2023.11
- Supported sourcing efforts by collaborating with senior buyers and establishing relationships with global growers.
- Assisted in analysing current market conditions and contributed to refining procurement plans to meet margin and quality requirements.
- Facilitated the introduction of new product varieties to enhance customer satisfaction while ensuring cost competitiveness and compliance with procurement standards.
Procurement officer
Bristol Laboratories Ltd
Luton, Bedford
2022.02 - 2022.11
- Raw Materials and Packaging Materials Procurement - Co-ordinating with Production Planning Team
- Maintaining stock control sheets for Raw Materials and Packaging Materials against Production Plans for Luton & Peterlee
- Co-ordination with logistics team for shipment related work for both the plants
- Providing cost against PM reject notes to QA
- Maintaining new price list of Raw Materials and Packaging Materials
- Preparing necessary reports & Price comparison
- Updating open order summery sheets with dispatch status of API, Cartons & Leaflets and sharing weekly with Finance & MIS team.
- Optimised product selection process to meet organisational needs.
- Established long term partnerships with reliable vendors, ensuring consistent supply.
- Developed supplier performance evaluation program for improved service quality.
- Implemented new procurement strategies, enhancing overall business performance.
- Sourcing and finding new vendors and vendor management.
- EU CMO related activities
- Artwork
Procurement Assistant (Part time)
Bradford District Care Trust NHS
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Organised documents related to procurement activities for easy retrieval when required.
- Developed strong supplier relationships by maintaining regular communication and resolving issues.
- Prepared detailed reports on procurement activities, providing valuable insights into operations.
- Supported procurement team in strategic sourcing activities leading to cost savings.
Sr. Procurement & Logistics Assistant (Agri. Commodities)
New Step Business Solutions Pvt Ltd, India
2013.06 - 2020.08
- Ran Daily compliance check/ audit to each freight forwarder/customs broker (CHA) in India/West Africa (Nigeria, Benin).
- Handled over 80+ shipments each month, with primary focus on rate verification and accurate documentation (e.g., airway / bill of lading, commercial invoices and supplementary 3rd party receipts from trucking carriers).
- Responsible for the reconciliation of accounts for approx. 20+ large- and small-scale vendors.
- Ran qualitative analysis utilizing pivot table, solver function, and other tools to create reports and show competitive rates for each vendor.
- Utilizes SAP ERP system to validate purchase orders, equipment transfers and allocate costs to each service rendered.
- Responsible for continuous improvement and task acquisition by implementing a structured invoice process.
- Experience in handling large transactions management both in domestic and foreign currencies.
- Assisted with the onboarding process by screening interviews, training and coordinating job roles to newly hired employees.
- Responsible for drafting customized commercial contract language to provide value (i.e., pricing schedules, discount proposals, and continuous improvement efforts) as well mitigating any risks under contract negotiations.
- Provides analytical support for contract lead times, compliance verification to correct supplier nonconformance and strategic decision making for cost reduction initiatives.
- Managed and negotiated 15+ international freight forwarder, warehousing and custom brokerage contracts and respective adoption agreement for each country.
- Ensured that supplier pricing negotiated in the contract was accurate and entered into SAP ERP system for purchase / service orders.
- Responsible for generating procurement reports.
- Developed a pricing maintenance and allocation strategy on a weekly basis due to frequent price changes in agriculture commodity market.
Education
MSc - Logistics, Data Analytics & Supply chain management
University of Bradford
UK 2020.09 - 2021.12
Bachelors - Computer Applications (BCA)
Sardar Patel University
India 2010.07 - 2013.03
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Analytical skills
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- SAP ERP expertise
- Inventory management
- Contract negotiation
- Vendor management
- Supply chain forecasting
- Critical thinking
- Solution-oriented mindset
- Team collaboration
- Problem resolution
Websites
Languages
English – Advanced
Hindi – Native
Gujarati – Native
References
References available on request.
Interests
Photography, Computer gaming, keep updating myself with IT technology, playing cricket and traveling.
AWARDS AND LANGUAGES
Best Organizer of state level event., Awarded a Gold medal for securing the first position for final year project “Crime records management system”., Awarded a Bronze medal for securing the third position in the 6th semester.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Procurement Advisor
International Procurement & Logistics Ltd
2023.12 - 2026.02
Trainee buyer
International Procurement & Logistics Ltd
2022.12 - 2023.11
Procurement officer
Bristol Laboratories Ltd
2022.02 - 2022.11
Procurement Assistant (Part time)
Bradford District Care Trust NHS
2021.01 - 2022.01
MSc - Logistics, Data Analytics & Supply chain management
University of Bradford
2020.09 - 2021.12
Sr. Procurement & Logistics Assistant (Agri. Commodities)
New Step Business Solutions Pvt Ltd, India
2013.06 - 2020.08
Bachelors - Computer Applications (BCA)
Sardar Patel University
2010.07 - 2013.03