Results-driven procurement professional with over 10 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement operations, and vendor relations. Skilled in optimizing processes, negotiating contracts, and implementing sourcing strategies to improve cost efficiency and operational performance. Proficient in ERP systems, with a proven track record of ensuring on-time delivery, resolving procurement challenges, and aligning strategies with organizational goals. Committed to continuous improvement and advancing procurement best practices.
· Vendor Management: I engaged and managed relationships among multiple vendors and suppliers leading to timely deliveries, cost efficient supply chain operations and reduced disruptions on operations by 15%.
· Contract Negotiation: I have successfully negotiated suppliers’ contract for various high value projects ensuring timely deliveries and to standard while also maintaining quality and at the same time achieving an average of 25% savings on project cost.
· Strategic Sourcing: Conducted thorough market research to identify and evaluated potential vendors & suppliers, negotiated favorable contract terms, fostered strong relationships leading to an optimized productivity and cost saving over time.
· Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinated with other departments to streamline procurement processes with other internal department such as finance, design unit, projects department, sales unit and warehousing leading to an improved workflows and faster order processing that led to increase in customers satisfaction by 22% annually.
· Data-Driven Decision-Making: Analysed and interpreted departmental operations data to identifying inefficiencies and implemented process improvements that improved the overall procurement operational cost by 12%.
· Negotiation Skills: Procurement costs were rising. I leveraged competitive bidding to renegotiate contracts, reducing expenses by 15%.
· Cost Management: Procurement exceeded budget. I consolidated orders and negotiated bulk discounts, cutting costs by 35%.
· Global Sourcing: International sourcing increased costs. I optimized logistics and identified reliable suppliers, cutting costs by 15%.
· Risk Management: A key supplier faced financial issues. I onboarded an alternative, ensuring uninterrupted supply.
· Market Research: Needed a new product supplier. I assessed vendors on quality and cost, improving product quality by 25%.
· Analytical Skills: Procurement inefficiencies caused delays. I analysed data to streamline processes, reducing cycle time by 30%.
· Communication Skills: Miscommunication delayed procurement. I introduced a channel and cross-team meetings, reducing delays by 20%.
· Vendor Evaluation: Supplier performance was inconsistent. I developed a scorecard system, improving vendor efficiency by 15%.
· Inventory Management: Frequent Stock discrepancies. I implemented cycle counting & optimized storage, improving stock accuracy by 98%.
· Attention to Detail: Errors in stock records led to misplaced items. I conducted regular audits, improving inventory accuracy by 25%.
· Record-Keeping and Documentation: Incomplete stock records led to tracking issues. I implemented a structured filing system, improving retrieval efficiency by 40%.
· Tracking Inventory: Frequent stock mismatches delayed operations. I introduced real-time tracking, reducing discrepancies by 35%.
· Good Teamwork Skills: Poor coordination led to delays in stock movement. I improved team teamwork, speeding up order processing by 20%.
· Proficiency in Goods Receipt and Issue Processes: Inaccurate receiving caused delays. I standardized verification and documentation, ensuring 98% compliance.
I received the Everyday Hero award, which recognizes my cross-functional collaboration with my colleagues, which has helped them achieve amazing results in their jobs.
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