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
Surat, India
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
Melbourne, Australia (Remote)
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, ON04.2024
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering
Geetanjali Institute of Technical Studies
Udaipur, India04.2014
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