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GURNEET KAUR

Summary

Highly skilled and result- oriented procurement professional with a proven track record of implementing strategic procurement initiatives that drive cost savings and supplier performance improvements. Successfully negotiated contracts with key suppliers, achieving significant cost savings and mitigating risks. Adept at streamlining procurement processes, implementing technology solutions, and leading cross functional teams to deliver exceptional results.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Purchaser

Bioriginal food and science
11.2022 - 02.2024
  • Submit request for information (RFIs), request for quotes (RFQs) and evaluate based on best price, delivery and payment terms.
  • Processed/ managed purchase orders, lead time reduction, resolved supplier delivery issues and resolved discrepant material issues.
  • Reduced overall procurement cost by expediting orders, negotiating payment terms and finding alternatives to save cost.
  • Developed strategies for risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management and operations improvement.
  • Responsible for day-to-day operations of the most complex, long-term suppliers.
  • Partnered with suppliers in forward thinking strategic development and relationship building.
  • Managed multiple projects and responsibilities and adapt to changing priorities as well as differing priorities within internal departments.
  • Meets with stakeholder business executives to discuss impact of supply chain strategic development on overall business and to develop forward thinking supply chain strategies.
  • Processed improvement and demand management initiatives.
  • Worked with other departments to resolve issues related to NCRs.
  • Execution of consistent procurement planning process to identify and deliver sustainable cost savings.

MRO Coordinator

Maple Leaf Foods
02.2020 - 07.2022
  • Create standard, limit and contract purchase orders to procure capital equipment, inventory and consumables.
  • Provided cost savings of $150,000 on parts using negotiation skills.
  • Reduced excess inventory of consumables using just in time approach.
  • Reduced obsolete inventory of 1000 parts and created BOMs of over 2200 equipment.
  • Replenished inventory to optimum level using inventory management skills.
  • Performed detail asset lifecycle analyses to influence purchasing & refurbishment decision.
  • Coordinate with finance to expedite invoice.
  • Coordinate shipment discrepancy with receiver and vendor. Execute RMA process for incorrect material.
  • Used strategic skills to resolve shortfalls in Inventory service levels and Inventory levels.
  • Developed new supply chains and vendor relationship.
  • Actively used continuous improvement tools to improve quality and delivery.
  • In depth knowledge of contracts, invoicing and negotiation terms, superb communication, interpersonal, leadership and negotiation skills and a problem solver with a strong analytical mindset.
  • Collected old credit accruals from vendor of $60,000.
  • Maintain lead time and track late deliveries.

Maintenance Coordinator

Maple Leaf Foods
07.2019 - 02.2020
  • Provided support to the Maintenance department through maintenance, purchasing and inventory control systems in order to support efficient factory operations.
  • Assisted Maintenance manager in cost analyses and made recommendations to reduce cost.
  • Running reports from SAP for analyses and made required corrections.
  • Generate and sort PM work orders from SAP weekly.
  • Accurate filing of completed paperwork, various types of work orders, purchase orders.
  • Purchased spare part inventory and processed purchase requisitions.
  • Contact vendors for timely delivery and update waiting for material report.

Material Planner and Buyer

Singh Sons Automobile
08.2013 - 12.2018
  • Sourcing of spare parts and demand forecast
  • Regular monitoring of inventory to ensure material availability as per demand planning
  • Release purchase orders for suppliers with respect to monthly MRP
  • Regularly working on MRP on daily and monthly basis
  • Writing statement of work
  • Co-ordinate and screen logistics of the development of parts, supplies and materials inside of a foundation and guarantee that supplies, materials and items are sent and got on calendar
  • Regularly interaction with supplier to keep material availability as per inventory norms
  • Develop production schedules and maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products
  • Implement new methods to reduce shortages and control inventory as per company norms.

Personal Banker

HDFC Bank
06.2010 - 07.2013
  • Provided account services such as depositing cheque, taking cheque orders, keeping detailed records of transactions, opening and closing account
  • Used consultative sales skills to recommend products and services to hundreds of diverse customers
  • Used communication and mediation skills to proactively resolve customer complaints and solve problems
  • Answered customer's questions about banking services and offers
  • Handled, collected and protected client's personal and sensitive information.

Education

Supply Chain Management Professional Candidate -

Supply Chain Canada

French Delf B1 -

Alliance Francaise
12.2018

Diploma -

PGDM (Finance & Marketing) – Usha & Laxmi Mittal Institute of Management
New Delhi
06.2010

Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) -

Delhi University
06.2007

Skills

  • Strategic Procurement planning
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Technical proficiency in MS Office, power BI, share point, Ariba, ERP, LN , outlook and SAP
  • Inventory management
  • Cost analysis and cost saving strategies
  • Risk mitigation in procurement
  • Financial acumen
  • Understanding of global supply chain management
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Strong decision making skills
  • Data analysis and interpretation

Certification

  • Six Sigma Green Belt, Six sigma Green Belts-Six sigma global Institute, 09/01/20
  • Maintenance planning & scheduling, The Maintenance Academy, 06/01/21

Languages

English
French
Hindi
Punjabi

Projects

MRO optimization report to ensure critical parts are in stock and managed slow-moving inventory. Worked on continuous improvement and reduce cost on parts by $150,000 in 2020. Foreign material project to mitigate risk of food contamination.

Timeline

Purchaser

Bioriginal food and science
11.2022 - 02.2024

MRO Coordinator

Maple Leaf Foods
02.2020 - 07.2022

Maintenance Coordinator

Maple Leaf Foods
07.2019 - 02.2020

Material Planner and Buyer

Singh Sons Automobile
08.2013 - 12.2018

Personal Banker

HDFC Bank
06.2010 - 07.2013

Supply Chain Management Professional Candidate -

Supply Chain Canada

French Delf B1 -

Alliance Francaise

Diploma -

PGDM (Finance & Marketing) – Usha & Laxmi Mittal Institute of Management

Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) -

Delhi University

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