Hamed Zaeima
Purchasing Specialist
Port Coquitlam,British Columbia
Summary
Accomplished Procurement Manager with a proven track record at Wesgroup Equipment, adept in strategic sourcing and supplier management. Excelled in process development and procurement consolidation, achieving significant cost reductions and enhancing supplier relationships. Skilled in data analysis and contract negotiation, demonstrating strong interpersonal communication and budget management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Procurement Manager
Wesgroup Equipment
Surrey, BC
02.2024 - Current
- Implemented category management strategies to optimize purchasing decisions across various product lines and business units.
- Achieved cost reductions while maintaining quality, by consolidating purchases and leveraging bulk buying opportunities.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive database of reliable suppliers and products to ensure quality and availability.
- Facilitated resolution of disputes with suppliers, maintaining strong partnerships and ensuring uninterrupted supply.
- Managed global sourcing efforts for diverse product categories spanning multiple countries and regions.
- Streamlined procurement processes, resulting in enhanced efficiency by implementing centralized purchasing system.
Purchasing Manager
AMPCO
Coquitlam, BC
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Used Syteline and utilities to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost saving opportunities.
- Generated reports, documents and analysis in PowerBI for senior management review and approval.
- Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, saving over $50000.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
BUYER
AMPCO
Coquitlam, BC
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Developed new strategies to reduce purchasing costs and maintain quality standards.
Procurement Coordinator
NAGHSHINEH CHAP CO.
TABRIZ, EAST AZERBAIJAN, IRAN
04.2016 - 08.2019
- Oversaw supplier related activities and monitored supplier performances.
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
- Located best options for suppliers and made frequent purchase updates.
- Studied and evaluated formal bids and made recommendations for awarding contracts.
- Created purchase orders and had each signed by production managers.
- Performed negotiations for contract terms and conditions.
- Reviewed and placed orders.
Education
Supply Chain Management
BCIT
Burnaby, BC 07.2023 - 09.2023
Master of Arts - ETLD
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC 08.2019 - 09.2021
Certificate - Certified Internal Auditor
SGS
Burnaby, BC 01.2023 - 01.2023
Skills
Strategic Sourcing
Supplier management
Process Development
Procurement expertise
Data analysis understanding
Contract Negotiation
Interpersonal Communication
Bid coordination
Budget Management
Languages
English
Excellent
Turkish
Excellent
Persian
Excellent
German
Average
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Wesgroup Equipment
02.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Management
BCIT
07.2023 - 09.2023
Certificate - Certified Internal Auditor
SGS
01.2023 - 01.2023
Purchasing Manager
AMPCO
09.2022 - 02.2024
BUYER
AMPCO
04.2022 - 09.2022
Master of Arts - ETLD
Simon Fraser University
08.2019 - 09.2021
Procurement Coordinator
NAGHSHINEH CHAP CO.
04.2016 - 08.2019