Hardworking Procurement and purchasing professional with 6 years of experience maintaining vendor relationships to facilitate cost-effective and timely purchasing functions—excellent negotiation and contract development skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing
Blendtech
04.2022 - Current
Purchase goods and services that meet the specifications and requirements of the company and end-user
Review quotes, issue purchase orders, handle expedited orders, coordinate delivery terms, and communicate with vendors
Work independently to create comprehensive and accurate estimates easily convertible to production and construction budgets (material, labour, time budgets)
Analyze, inspect and evaluate materials/services provided by vendors
Analyze relevant data to evaluate supplier performance, opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings
Develop, maintain and improve a supplier base to ensure quality goods and services
Resolve the daily tactical supply chain issues such as backorder resolution, open order expediting, lead time management, supplier production issues, etc
Ensuring pricing consistency by maintaining historical information on quoted and completed projects
Consider project schedule as well as construction challenges in all estimates
Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
To authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.
Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure the best value for the company.
Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
Implemented policies to reduce costs and eliminate waste.
Buyer
Birdseye Solutions
01.2019 - 03.2022
Develop relationships and direct the buying of goods and commodities from 20 vendors in the technology and security industry
Manage a $1 million budget for the organization, directing inventory and procurement
Save over $100,000 in cost through supplier negotiations, eliminating unnecessary expenditures and renegotiating contracts
Reduce 10% of the total project cost on a large contract involving freight cost and customs duty
Balance and manage inventory safety stock level to meet demand without creating overstock, or excess inventory resulting in greater efficiency while promoting cost savings
Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
Operations Manager
Polaris Corporation LLC
09.2009 - 07.2015
Conducted the negotiation and implementation of a new consulting contract valued over $1.5 million
Launched and managed several new strategic projects that increased sales by +$1 million annually
Increased operational efficiency by 20%, reducing cost of operations by $60000 per year
Launched 4-8 new projects per year overseeing project performance and ensuring profitability
Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Devised strategies to boost customer sales and drive referrals due to excellent service resulting in new customer relationships.
Sales Representative
Wagner Asia Equipment LLC
06.2005 - 07.2006
Developed and implement a yearly territory plan aligned with regional and corporate objectives
Collaborated with customers to reduce the operating cost of their fleet
Cultivated new client relationships resulting in 18 new accounts
Improved sales by an average of 28% per year resulting in growth by $500,000 annually
Skills & Specialisation
Inventory, Operations, Business Operations, Procurement, Buying, Buyer, Relationship Building, Project
Development, Process Improvement, Inventory Management
Education
MBA - Operations Management & Supply Chain
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW Australia
04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Relations
The National University of MongoliaForeign
Mongolia
06.2003
Skills
Vendor Sourcing
Supplier Relations
Pricing Structures
Purchase Order Monitoring
Vendor Negotiations
Inventory Control Processes
Comparing Quotations
Strategic Negotiations
Monthly Reconciliations
Purchasing Management
Supplier Selection
Project Requirements
Procurement Expertise
Project Management
Procurement Strategies
Requests For Information
Profit And Loss Understanding
Supplier Performance
Facility Management
Contract Management
Procurement
Inventory Management
Purchasing
Vendor Relations
Pricing Negotiation
Negotiation
New Vendor Setup
Product Sourcing
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Purchasing
Blendtech
04.2022 - Current
Buyer
Birdseye Solutions
01.2019 - 03.2022
Operations Manager
Polaris Corporation LLC
09.2009 - 07.2015
Sales Representative
Wagner Asia Equipment LLC
06.2005 - 07.2006
MBA - Operations Management & Supply Chain
Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Arts - Relations
The National University of MongoliaForeign
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