Motahareh Akhavan
Vancouver,BC
Summary
As a procurement expert with advanced degrees in business, I excel in negotiation, strategic sourcing, and supplier management. My experience has led to significant cost savings and improved efficiencies. I am dedicated to optimizing procurement processes and achieving your organization's goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Afagh Industrial Group
IRAN
06.2020 - 05.2024
- Directed strategic acquisition of goods and services within budget, leading a team of procurement and marketing specialists.
- Designed and implemented sourcing plans, negotiating favorable terms to achieve cost savings and optimize value.
- Negotiated vendor contracts, ensuring compliance and maximizing supplier performance.
- Maintained strong supplier relationships, swiftly resolving issues for smooth operations.
- Achieved 10% cost savings by analyzing procurement data for process optimization.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
- Procurement Services: Carried out full spectrum of procurement services including PO, reporting, vendor and cost management.
- Vendor Management: Negotiated vendor contracts, ensuring compliance and maximizing supplier performance.
- Cost Management: Achieved 10% cost savings by analyzing procurement data for process optimization.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborated with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
- Supplier Relationships: Maintained strong supplier relationships, swiftly resolving issues for smooth operations.
Supply Chain Analyst
Negin Boroujen Textile Co.
Iran
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed strategic sourcing plans, negotiating terms to minimize costs and maximize value.
- Managed inventory and demand forecasting to maintain optimal stock levels and meet customer demands.
- Streamlined logistics and transportation, optimizing routes and reducing lead times.
- Strategic Sourcing: Developed strategic sourcing plans, negotiating terms to minimize costs and maximize value.
- Inventory Management: Managed inventory and demand forecasting to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Logistics Optimization: Streamlined logistics and transportation, optimizing routes and reducing lead times.
Education
MBA - Business Analysis And Process Management
Azad Tehran University
Iran03.2020
BBA - Business Administration For Trades Management
Azad Tehran University
Iran01.2016
Skills
- Negotiation: Extensive experience in negotiating vendor contracts and terms
- Strategic Sourcing: Developed and implemented sourcing plans to optimize value
- Supplier Management: Maintained and improved supplier performance and relationships
- Cost Optimization: Achieved significant cost savings through data analysis and strategic planning
- Inventory Management: Managed inventory to ensure optimal stock levels and meet demand
- Logistics and Transportation: Streamlined processes to reduce lead times
- Data Analysis: Analyzed procurement data for process optimization and cost savings
- Team Leadership: Directed teams of procurement and marketing specialists
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Worked with internal stakeholders to align strategies with business objectives
Contacts
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Certification
supply chain managment
- CPPM - Certified Professional Purchasing Manager
- , coursera - 2024
PMP (Project Managment Program)
- PMI, - 2024
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Afagh Industrial Group
06.2020 - 05.2024
Supply Chain Analyst
Negin Boroujen Textile Co.
02.2019 - 06.2020
MBA - Business Analysis And Process Management
Azad Tehran University
BBA - Business Administration For Trades Management
Azad Tehran University