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Hiren Khichadiya

Summary

Highly-motivated Sourcing Specialist with experience generating and implementing efficient sourcing strategies, managing projects and overseeing supplier base portfolio with minimal guidance. Proven expertise in supply chain management to effectively negotiate and understand contractual agreements. Technical knowledge and Software proficiency to gather data, conduct analyses and generate high-quality outputs.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sourcing Specialist

Prime Sourcing
08.2016 - Current
  • Researched new vendors and partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing for goods.
  • Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
  • Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.
  • Managed cost reduction projects to meet budget and achieve healthier cost-base, while creating lasting competitive advantage.
  • Maintained documentation for all purchases.
  • Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
  • Managed supply base to support corporate objectives in areas of cost, quality, delivery and customer satisfaction.

Regional Manager - Sourcing & Procurement

Sourci India Private Limited
12.2019 - 07.2023
  • Managed and developed relationships with suppliers to attain maximum cost efficiency and leverage buying power.
  • Developed and implemented strategic purchasing procedures and control systems to reduce direct costs and carrying costs.
  • Collaborated with strategic partners to develop and manage key performance indicators and quality assurance processes.
  • Administered agreements by negotiating change orders, executing contract extensions and resolving administrative issues.
  • Developed requests for proposal and issued requests for quotes to support sourcing efforts.
  • Analyzed spend data to identify and execute cost-savings, cost-avoidance and value analysis opportunities.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
  • Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
  • Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
  • Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
  • Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
  • Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
  • Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate - Project Management

Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
Belleville, ON
04.2024

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering

Geetanjali Institute of Technical Studies
Udaipur, India
04.2014

Skills

  • Supply Chain Distribution
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Contract Tracking
  • Supplier Partnerships
  • Strategic Initiatives
  • Documentation Skills
  • Purchasing
  • Engagement Activities
  • Planning and Sourcing
  • Project Management
  • Purchase Order Creation
  • Material Sourcing and Distribution

Hobbies

Playing Cricket, Travelling, Camping, Watching Documentaries

Languages

English
Professional Working
Hindi
Full Professional
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Regional Manager - Sourcing & Procurement

Sourci India Private Limited
12.2019 - 07.2023

Sourcing Specialist

Prime Sourcing
08.2016 - Current

Post-Graduate Certificate - Project Management

Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering

Geetanjali Institute of Technical Studies
Hiren Khichadiya