Malinder Kaur Virk
Surrey
Summary
A motivated, results-oriented and organized procurement specialist with an understanding of supply, demand and a discerning eye for inventory valuation. Bilingual doer with experience in logistics coordination with suppliers. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high level of accuracy. Skilled in negotiating and securing contracts on favorable terms.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Parts for Trucks
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintain optimal inventory levels by processing regular stock orders
- Accurately enter and maintain purchase orders, confirmations, and open orders
- Maintain accurate vendor price lists and parts number data
- Provide product information in response to sales branch requests, or sales promotions
- Maintain professional relationships with suppliers and department leads
- Review daily, weekly, and monthly inventory management reports
- Analyze and adjust system settings to reduce stock-outs
- Ensure timely resolution of supply chain issues and shipment discrepancies
- Resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers in conjunction with the internal accounting department
- Work with internal departments to resolve any on-hand/ERP stock inconsistencies.
BUYER
Erlanger Stadtwerke AG
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Independent handling of procurement processes from the determination of requirements to the awarding of contracts for the Municipal Transport division and in the categories "Civil Engineering", "Occupational Health and Safety" and "Cleaning Services", in each case in close coordination with the specialist departments
- Handling of price inquiries and award procedures in compliance with public procurement law (including GWB, VOB/A and SektVO)
- Independent conduct of contract and price negotiations as well as legally compliant drafting of contracts
- Processing of complaints, invoice audits and service disruptions
- Order processing and material/supplier master maintenance in ERP software “Microsoft Navision" incl
- Deadline monitoring
- Monitored suppliers' performance and managed supliers relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality standards
- Expedite and monitor orders, coordinate with suppliers and other departments as needed, provide status updates
- Discusses defects and delivery problems with suppliers, and is responsible for negotiating refunds
Apprenticeship – Industrial Business Management Assistant
Erlanger Stadtwerke AG
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Training in various departments of the company as follows:
- In material Management, compare offers, negotiate with suppliers and monitor the incoming goods
- Processes of customers inquiries and orders as well as preparing calculations and price lists
- Planning and implementation of marketing and advertising measures
- In Accounting or finance, book and control transactions that occur in business transactions
- In Human Resource Management, involvement in recruitment and selection of personnel as and plan the deployment of personnel
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and equipment, ensuring that the office was stocked with necessary items
- Provided customer service with proper advice and support.
Education
Diploma - Business Management
London School of International Business
02.2023
Diploma - Industrial Management
IHK Chamber of Industry And Commerce
Nuremberg06.2021
Skills
- PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Strong analytical skills with proven problem-solving skills
- Negotiation skills
- Relationship building
- Procurement and contract management
- Attention to detail!
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication and organizational skills
- Open to continuous improvement and responsible for independent learning
- Ability to concentrate in a high-pressure working environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Timeline
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Parts for Trucks
06.2023 - 12.2023
BUYER
Erlanger Stadtwerke AG
07.2021 - 05.2023
Apprenticeship – Industrial Business Management Assistant
Erlanger Stadtwerke AG
09.2018 - 06.2021
Diploma - Business Management
London School of International Business
Diploma - Industrial Management
IHK Chamber of Industry And Commerce
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