NEERU MAKWANA
Kitchener,Canada
Summary
Experienced Purchasing Specialist who negotiates with vendors to process and create purchase orders to meet supply and demand. Collaborates with Service, Sales and Procurement team to address evolving customer needs. Functions under minimal supervision but also excels in team environments to attain sales goals and fulfills and satisfies customer requests.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
AB Energy Canada Ltd.
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced supplier relationships through effective communication and negotiation tactics, leading to improved contract terms.
- Streamlined purchasing processes by implementing efficient procurement strategies, resulting in cost savings.
- Negotiated favorable payment terms with suppliers, improving cash flow management for the organization.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Resolved discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders in a timely manner, maintaining strong financial controls within the department.
- Analyzed customer engineering drawings, specifications and RFQ requirements to perform purchase analysis.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Identified and resolved supply chain issues to mitigate delays and production disruptions.
- Contributed to risk management efforts by identifying potential supply chain disruptions and developing contingency plans accordingly.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
- Implemented risk management strategies within the supply chain process to mitigate potential disruptions from external factors such as fluctuating markets or natural disasters.
- Oversaw contract administration activities, including drafting agreements, negotiating terms, managing renewals, credit applications and addressing disputes or discrepancies as needed.
- Organized travel arrangements of the employees ensuring seamless logistics for both domestic and international trips.
- Negotiated competitive rates with vendors to provide cost-effective travel options for clients.
- Analyzed travel data to identify patterns, optimize spending, and make informed decisions regarding future bookings.
- Reduced employee stress during business trips by providing personalized assistance in case of emergencies or last-minute changes.
Buyer
GF Piping
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Analyzed and placed purchase orders with vendors via established practices
- Expedited purchase orders to ensure timely delivery
- Maintained and organized records of open purchase orders with accurate ship dates and costs in SAP
- Resolved issues with vendor invoices, freight costs, etc
- Negotiated pricing and NET terms
- Provided timely and accurate information to internal customers and outside vendor requests
- Kept up-to-date records on all assigned projects, issues, and inventory status
- Assisted in sourcing identified shortages from internal customers as well as critical shortages identified by contract manufacturers
- Maintained lead-time accuracy in SAP
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers.
Assistant Buyer
YM INC
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Guaranteed timely delivery of merchandise through consistent communication with distribution centers and vendors
- Managed vendor purchase order process including dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations
- Researched and evaluated market trends through online sources, customer feedback, and competitor shopping
- Analyzed sales data and conducted competitor research to efficiently order merchandise according to sales trends
- Processed, reviewed, and tracked replenishment orders using AS400 and Smart-Retail
- Negotiated prices, discount terms, and transportation arrangements for merchandise
- Reviewed each store location's buying trends to ascertain correct assortment of apparel for maximum sales and profits
- Interacted with vendors, store managers, and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries
- Drove operational improvements that resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
Creative Sales Specialist
Nordstrom Canada
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits, and customer surveys
- Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control
- Fielded customer questions regarding available merchandise, sales, current prices, and upcoming company changes
- Cultivated customer loyalties, promoted repeat customers, and improved sales
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers
- Supported efficient and timely replenishment of sales floor merchandise
- Trained new associates on cash register operations, including opening, conducting customer transactions, and balancing drawer
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Customer Service Representative/Collector
Gatestone & Co. Inc.
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed over 70 calls per day that led to the completion of daily and weekly targets
- Counseled debtors on payment options and arranged installment agreements
- Monitored accounts for compliance with established payment plans and flagged non-compliances
- Managed post-petition payments for bankruptcy cases and worked with legal departments to determine appropriate proceedings
- Helped clients plan payoff plans for various types of loans, including commercial, home equity, mixed-use, and multi-family
- Used a wide variety of financial analysis tools to examine customers for potential risk via liquidity, leverage ratios, and forecasting trends
- Prepared reports on current findings and actions taken for accounts under investigation
- Created and maintained databases on activity conducted in accounts
- Called customers by telephone to collect past due invoices, verify accuracy of charges, or to correct account errors.
Education
Bachelors Degree - EC Engineering
Noble University
Associate of Arts - Fashion Management
George Brown College
Toronto, ON08.2019
Skills
- Supplier Communication
- Supply Chain Management
- MS Office
- Procurement
- Negotiation expertise
- ERP systems proficiency
- Logistics Oversight
- Price Analysis
- Order tracking
- Vendor Relationship Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
AB Energy Canada Ltd.
05.2023 - Current
Buyer
GF Piping
10.2021 - 02.2023
Assistant Buyer
YM INC
01.2020 - 08.2021
Creative Sales Specialist
Nordstrom Canada
11.2018 - 01.2020
Customer Service Representative/Collector
Gatestone & Co. Inc.
07.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelors Degree - EC Engineering
Noble University
Associate of Arts - Fashion Management
George Brown College
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