Experienced, results-driven Procurement Officer with [Number] years of expertise in vendor relations, cost-effective purchasing, and supply chain planning. Skilled in negotiation, contract development, and SAP software proficiency. Bilingual, detail-oriented go-getter adept at coordinating logistics, evaluating inventory levels, and maintaining operational goals. Confident in managing vendor relations, tracking products, and ensuring optimal pricing. Analytical problem-solver with strong decision-making skills. Organized team player capable of handling multiple priorities with accuracy. Seeking substantial procurement role to contribute interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving abilities to achieve company goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Support Practioner
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
Glasgow
05.2023 - Current
Met with patients to discuss concerns, review histories and perform examinations.
Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests.
Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
Customer Relation Executive
Kanan International Pvt Ltd
Vadodara
11.2022 - 01.2023
Organized daily workflow and assessed appropriate staffing to provide optimal service.
Supervised daily operations and sales functions to maximize revenue, customer satisfaction, and employee productivity.
Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions and alternatives within appropriate timeframes and followed up to achieve resolution.
Scheduled and attended meetings with clients and prospective clients as requested.
Maintained client files with sales contracts, records of client interactions, client notes, and other information.
Delegated tasks to existing support team members and used cloud-based tools to help solve complex business issues.
Built client relationships by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems, and following up with potential and existing clients.
Answered product and service questions, suggesting other offerings to attract potential customers.
Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs, and products, helping drive high customer retention.
Logged call information and solutions provided into internal database.
Improved sales abilities and product knowledge on continuous basis to provide optimal service and achieve quotas.
Successfully helped 22 student to secure visas for Canada Studies.
Procurement Assistant
Universal Voltas Limited
Dubai
03.2019 - 01.2021
Assisted in evaluating and analyzing offers received from suppliers and service providers.
Prepared rosters of suppliers and service providers to elicit quotes and bid information for supplies, inputs and services.
Provided purchase information to support budget planning, expenditures and financial commitments.
Participated in committee meetings, prepared minutes and submitted to leadership for approval.
Built and maintained professional relationships with clients and co-workers.
Monitored payments by closely comparing purchase orders and contracts to delivered services and inputs.
Procured goods and supplies while adhering to strict industry rules and procedures.
Assisted with preparation of purchase orders and letters of agreement (LOA).
Maintained monthly procurement plan to support timely supply and delivery of quality supplies and equipment.
Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
Successfully made saving of 22% in one of leading and prestigious project.
Managed to get 380 items under frame agreement
Senior Purchase Executive
AL Tazeen General Trading LLC
Dubai
08.2018 - 01.2020
Spearheading end to end procurement operations while managing team of people; defining and rolling out procurement strategies and purchase schedules for ensuring attainment of organizational objectives
Formulating and managing budgets for timely procurement of materials, machinery and spares to ensure smooth and timely execution of projects
Key role in developing strong sourcing network for procuring diverse products and raw material; managing massive volume of material annually
Involved in expanding supplier network by developing local and international vendors/ suppliers for procuring items at competitive price, for which, negotiating and liaising on specifications and ascertaining adherence to policies and procedures
Directing operations at stores to ensure maintenance of optimum inventory levels to achieve maximum cost savings
Putting in place several MIS reports for management for evaluating financial performance of organization viz
Order vs Supply, Suppliers
Credit, Profit, etc.
Senior Purchase Executive
CEAT Tyres Limited
Halol
11.2017 - 08.2018
Played key role in ensuring that asset efficiencies are met, controlled energy consumption. Rolled out several direct engineering and maintenance and standardize best practices.
Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders
Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices
Buyer
Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Muscat
03.2013 - 04.2017
Directed buying process, for which created purchase orders, sent copies to suppliers and departments originating requests.
Ensuring appropriate inventory levels as per organizational requirements, liaise with suppliers to follow up and/or expedite deliveries as well as considered and resolved missed or late deliveries.
Appraised requisition orders to validate accuracy, terminology, and specifications.
Compared prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine best bids and offers amongst potential suppliers.
Entrusted with responsibility of calculating costs of orders, and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts.
Contributed to expansion of supplier network, by adding new partners and gathering information about their offerings and prices.
Additionally handled:
o Maintenance and review of purchase files, reports, and pricing lists.
o Bill verifications and purchase orders to ensure authenticity.o In-house inventory movement and transfer forms for book-keeping.
o Contractor performance, training, and recommended contract
Formulated invitation-of-bid forms and sending forms to supplier firms or distributing forms for public posting.
Managed negotiations with top companies such as LIEBHERR, PUTZMEISTER, SCHWING, MASA, ELBA, BESSER, for better purchases.
Senior Purchase Executive
Modern Steel International Limited
Jinja, Uganda
12.2011 - 01.2013
Maintenance and review of purchase files, reports, and pricing lists
Bill verifications and purchase orders to ensure authenticity
In-house inventory movement and transfer forms for book-keeping
Contractor performance, training, and recommended contract modifications as and when necessary
Formulated invitation-of-bid forms and sending forms to supplier firms or distributing forms for public posting
Managed negotiations with top companies such as LIEBHERR
PUTZMEISTER, SCHWING, MASA, ELBA, BESSER, for better purchases
Administered purchase process, while ensuring implementation of strategies, policies and forecasted procurement requirements
Managed projects, contributed meaningfully and monitored macro supplier trends and contract base
Developed and nurtured relationships with key suppliers and customers; handled ordering of materials and services and review of quotations
Created purchase requisitions, approved and issued purchase orders in line with company policies, also negotiated terms and conditions
Involved in maintaining procurement files, tracking purchase activities, imparted training to purchase clerks and salesmen
Raised and discussed defective or unacceptable consignment/ services with users, vendors for determining cause and taking appropriate action
Ensured supplier compliance with site and company requirements for safety
Involved in buying materials, parts, supplies, and equipment within best available price range and in time and as per specified quality standards and specifications
Developed and reviewed purchase requests and ensure authorization as necessary to facilitate timely purchase of new products
Rolled out industry best policies for cost saving, securing agreements as well as coordinating with Accounts Payable Department to ensure timely payment of invoices.
Education
MBA - Marketing
Sikkim Manipal University
Gangtok, Sikkim
06.2009 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Sardar Patel University
Anand, Vidhyanagar
06.2006 - 06.2009
Skills
Price dispute resolution
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Accomplishments
Studying Market and Suggesting Marketing Strategy at Bina Agro Herb Thai
Limited, Bangkok
IndiaMart and its Values at IndiaMart InterMesh Ltd (Indiamart.com, Baroda)
Additional Information
A procurement and purchase professional with invaluable knowledge of managing projects, materials operations,
buying, resources and staff in an effective and efficient manner. Highly focused with a comprehensive understanding
of logistics, procurement, and materials management.
Boasts a consistent & proven track record of successfully employing best business practices that improve
efficiency, reduce operating costs whilst increasing performance, all to, tight time scales and within budget for the
materials process.
Ability to ensure that a company enjoys a competitive edge when compared to its competitors by securing the
best quality, price, and terms from suppliers.
Known for devising and effectuating strategies for re-engineering and improvisation of processes for effective
cost reduction initiatives.
Facilitated effective use of cost analysis tools in support of strategic sourcing process, procurement costs, cost
reduction metrics, and bottom-line performance indicators.
Maintains in-depth knowledge of rules and regulations affecting purchases and provide information about these
rules to organization staff members and to vendors.
~ Extensive Exposure of working across Indian and South East Asian Market; Available to travel & relocate ~
HIGHLIGHTS
Established a culture of performance, quality, and integrity through alignment of responsibilities to process and
contractual demands.
Developed standard operating practices and procedures, including detailed accepted quality level
documentation.
Contributed significantly in reducing the supplier lead time, plant delivery lead time, and improved the internal &
external flows of important and vital material related to the production and sale.
Achieved savings worth 1500 RO in freight costs and facilitated overall improvement in supplier relations.
Negotiated transport rates and finalized contracts for transit of 50-100 metric tonnes of finished goods.
Ensured 0% transit loss and damage to the cargo by improvising container stuffing and loading process.
Timeline
Support Practioner
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
05.2023 - Current
Customer Relation Executive
Kanan International Pvt Ltd
11.2022 - 01.2023
Procurement Assistant
Universal Voltas Limited
03.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Purchase Executive
AL Tazeen General Trading LLC
08.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Purchase Executive
CEAT Tyres Limited
11.2017 - 08.2018
Buyer
Al Turki Enterprises LLC
03.2013 - 04.2017
Senior Purchase Executive
Modern Steel International Limited
12.2011 - 01.2013
MBA - Marketing
Sikkim Manipal University
06.2009 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Sardar Patel University
06.2006 - 06.2009
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