Pradhnyakirti Boudh
Waterloo,Canada
Summary
Purchasing professional with proven track record in procurement and vendor management. Adept at optimizing supply chain processes to enhance cost savings and operational efficiency.
Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing business needs, while leveraging negotiation and analytical skills to drive impactful results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchaser
PWO Canada Inc.
04.2022 - Current
- Procurement of raw materials (steel) and fasteners for mass parts production of Ford (Ranger, Expedition, Bronco) and Lincoln Navigator.
- Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Purchasing.
- Using SAP ERP for all procurement functions and inventory management.
- Managing purchase requisitions through SAP e-procurement, ensuring timely deliveries, correct receiving paperwork and accurate invoicing.
- Generate/Issue RFQ package to suppliers and perform sourcing activities for new supplier onboarding.
- Negotiating pricing, payment terms with suppliers to maximize cost savings, including LTA's.
- Expediting orders and follow up to ensure on-time delivery.
- Managing quarterly forecast of raw materials (steel) /purchased parts (fasteners).
- Manage raw material budget of about CAD 400,000
- Evaluate cost impact on annual budget/project based on price adjustments by supplier and negotiate to reduce the impact.
- Collaborate with PWO Global Purchasing and incorporate commodity based global purchasing strategies.
- Perform/track monthly supplier evaluations and performing facility audits if required.
- Maintaining and auditing ISO/IATF certification requirements.
- Manage overseas shipping of tools/gauges/steel coils for project tooling tryout.
- Ensuring proper inventory controls and procedures are in place.
- Closely coordinating with internal team members from various departments.
- Performing all duties within the 5S standards.
- Working on ESG related projects.
Buyer
Anchem Sales
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Procurement of bulk chemicals for resale, packaging products and warehouse equipment for the company.
- Maintaining appropriate inventory levels to meet sales demand.
- Finding suppliers, reviews quotations and negotiating terms
- Arranging pick-ups for ordered material.
- Work closely with our Sales, Operations, Production and Dispatch team to ensure we have product available at the right quantity, at the right time and the right price.
- Coordinate with Accounting to ensure payments to suppliers are done on time to allow uninterrupted supply.
- Resolve discrepancies with orders received in terms of quality, price, and availability.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Purchase Engineer
MCON Conveyors Pvt. Ltd.
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Purchasing raw materials and finished goods based on customer order.
- Negotiating purchase agreements with the suppliers, ensuring cost-effectiveness and reliable supply.
- Assist with quote creation along with buying responsibilities.
- Issuing RFQ's, supplier selection and PO generation.
- Timely follow-up with suppliers and transporters for on-time delivery.
- Online tracking of inbound and outbound shipments.
- Assist with Shipping and Receiving.
- Reviewing Packing slips, Material Test Certificates and documenting for records.
- Visual Quality Inspection of incoming material.
- Closely work with Sales, Logistics, Operations, Quality and Finance to ensure smooth operation of value chain.
- Problem solving and decision-making on regular basis.
- Regular supplier visits and working towards longstanding business relationship.
Education
Post-Graduate Diploma - Insurance and Risk Management
Fanshawe College
London, ON04.2020
Post-Graduate Diploma - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Fanshawe College
London, ON04.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Pune
05.2016
Skills
- Enterprise Resource Planning ERP
- Proficient in AutoCAD, NX Unigraphics
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Negotiation
- Attention to Detail
- Vendor evaluation
- Global Procurement
- Demand forecasting
- Teamwork orientation
- Cost-reduction strategies
Preferredname
Pradhnya Boudh
Languages
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Achieved 50% annual cost savings and improved lead-time by investigating and implementing North American substitute for existing European packaging.
- Strategically sourced a supplier to achieve 25% cost savings on Janitorial supplies, reduce manual ordering and inventory management time.
- Negotiated with suppliers to incorporate rebate programs
Certification
- Working towards APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) - Association for Supply Chain Management Certification.
Timeline
Purchaser
PWO Canada Inc.
04.2022 - Current
Buyer
Anchem Sales
11.2020 - 03.2022
Purchase Engineer
MCON Conveyors Pvt. Ltd.
06.2016 - 07.2018
Post-Graduate Diploma - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Fanshawe College
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Pune
Post-Graduate Diploma - Insurance and Risk Management
Fanshawe College
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