Gurneet Kaur
Saskatoon,Canada
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
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Re-Buyer
West four group of companies
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with sales team to process requisitions efficiently
- Partnered on special projects, improving pricing competitiveness and inventory management
- Streamlined PO requisition process, enhancing data integrity and costing accuracy
- Resolved ordering discrepancies
- Optimised order management, ensuring timely confirmations and precise costing
- Conducted competitive pricing analyses, driving inventory optimisation
- Meticulously managed system data, including code creation and costing
- Investigated and resolved complex ordering issues, maintaining inventory accuracy
- Facilitated special orders and follow ups
- Contributed to projects enhancing competitive pricing strategies
- Developed and implemented a knowledge management workflow for the sales team, enhancing efficiency and reducing time spent on item investigation.
Purchaser
Bioriginal food and science
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Managed high-volume purchase orders processing daily, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with procurement policies
- Maintained optimal inventory levels for production needs through coordination with planners
- Achieved cost savings of approximately $5000 per month by negotiating favourable payment terms and optimizing vendor agreement.
- Developed strategies for risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management and operations improvement
- 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
- Processed improvement and demand management initiatives
- Worked cross functionally to resolve NCRs and streamline operations
- Negotiated contracts and pricing with suppliers, resulting in substantial cost savings and improved terms for the organisation
- Managed complex supplier relationships, overseeing day-to-day operations and resolving issues to maintain smooth supply chain functionality
- Developed forward-thinking supply chain strategies in collaboration with business executives, aligning procurement activities with overall organisational goals
- Managed RFIs and RFQs, evaluating based on price, delivery, and payment terms
- Adapted to changing priorities across departments, ensuring timely project completion and stakeholder satisfaction.
MRO Coordinator
Maple Leaf Foods
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Created standard, limit and contract purchase orders to procure capital equipment, inventory spare parts and consumables
- Achieved $150,000 cost savings on parts through strategic negotiation, while implementing just-in-time approach to minimize excess consumables inventory
- Analyzed and identified slow-moving inventory items, allowing for better management and resource allocation within the inventory system
- Replenished inventory to optimum level using inventory management skills
- Used strategic skills to resolve shortfalls in Inventory service levels and Inventory levels
- Actively used continuous improvement tools to improve quality and delivery
- Fostered new supply chains and vendor relationships, coordinating shipment discrepancies and executing RMA processes to ensure smooth procurement operations
- Conducted meticulous asset lifecycle analyses, influencing purchasing and refurbishment decisions while managing project timelines to meet crucial milestones and deadlines
- Optimised inventory management, reducing obsolete parts by 1000 and creating BOMs for 2200+ equipment
- Implemented just-in-time approach, minimising excess consumables
- Collected $60,000 in old credit accruals from vendors, improving financial efficiency.
Maintenance Coordinator
Maple Leaf Foods
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Optimized inventory management systems to reduce waste and ensure availability of necessary spare parts
- Managed vendor relationships for timely delivery of parts and services, ensuring smooth operations within facility
- Improved equipment uptime by implementing preventive maintenance schedules and coordinating routine inspections
- Running reports from SAP for analyses and made required corrections
- Streamlined work order management for enhanced productivity, effectively managing team of technicians
- Oversaw equipment and parts inventory and tracked shipments to reduce stock shortages
- Enhanced communication between departments, facilitating prompt responses to maintenance requests and reducing delays in repairs
Material Planner and Buyer
Singh Sons Automobile
08.2013 - 12.2018
- Developed and implemented material planning strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels
- Analyzed material requirements and scheduled production activities accordingly
- Monitored stock levels of raw materials and worked with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods
- Investigated discrepancies between actual inventories and records in system database
- Forecasted future demand based on historical data analysis and market trends
- Sourced new vendors for cost effective procurement of materials and services
Education
Supply Chain Management Professional Candidate -
Supply Chain Canada
CANADA06.2026
Maintenance planning & scheduling -
The Maintenance Academy
06.2021
Six Sigma Green Belt -
Six sigma global Institute
09.2020
French Delf B1 -
Alliance Francaise
NEW DELHI, INDIA12.2018
PGDM - Finance & Marketing
Usha & Laxmi Mittal Institute of Management
NEW DELHI06.2010
Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) -
Delhi University
NEW DELHI, INDIA06.2007
Skills
- Strategic Procurement planning
- Supplier relationship management
- Inventory management
- Cost analysis
- Risk mitigation
- Financial acumen
- Supply chain management
- Decision making
- Data analysis
- Negotiation
- Organizational Skills
- Demand forecasting
Additional Information - Key Projects
- Inventory optimization report to ensure critical parts are in stock and managed slow-moving inventory
- Continuous improvement project and reduced cost on parts by $150,000 in 2020
- Presented foreign material reports to stakeholders to mitigate risk of food contamination
Timeline
Re-Buyer
West four group of companies
05.2024 - Current
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
Supply Chain Management Professional Candidate -
Supply Chain Canada
Maintenance planning & scheduling -
The Maintenance Academy
Six Sigma Green Belt -
Six sigma global Institute
French Delf B1 -
Alliance Francaise
PGDM - Finance & Marketing
Usha & Laxmi Mittal Institute of Management
Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) -
Delhi University