WINPORTE (ERP SOFTWARE)
Samarth Gajjar
Purchasing Manager
Brampton,ON
Summary
Experienced purchasing professional with top-notch leadership, program management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, reduces waste and supports business needs with efficient, high-quality materials.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Purchasing Manager
KFI Inc
Mississauaga, Ontario
11.2017 - Current
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets and maintained permanent records.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Used Winporte (ERP Software) to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
Financial Service Representative
CIBC
Regina, Saskatchewan
09.2013 - 01.2016
- Worked with clients to develop financial planning strategies and solutions through evaluation of finances.
- Built and deepened productive relationships with prospective and competitive customers to drive sustained growth.
- Use technology to demonstrate and educate clients about digital channels options (e.g., iPad, ATM, Online banking, Mobile banking)
- Understand and advise clients based on comprehensive financial planning approach including cash management, credit, investment, and wealth protection
- Offered competitive commercial banking solutions and retail financing options.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Education
Supply Chain Certification - Supply Chain ( Purchasing & Production Planning )
APICS ( Association For Supply Chain Management )
Online 08.2022 - Current
Diploma in Business Finance - Business Finance
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, ON 09.2010 - 03.2012
Post Grad Diploma in Financial Markets & Insurance - Financial Markets And Insurance
S D School of Commerce
Gujarat, Inidia 03.2009 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Accountancy
H A College of Commerce
Gujarat, India 03.2006 - 03.2009
Skills
Procurement expertise
Requests for information
Data analysis understanding
Profit and loss understanding
Strategic planning
Document preparation
Excellent verbal/written communication
Process Development
Trend Analysis
Business administration
Vendor sourcing
Contract Negotiation
Project Management
Operations management
Software
MS EXCEL
MS WORD
MS OUTLOOK
RED ZONE
Accomplishments
- Reduced inventory costs by 20% through implementation of multiple process improvements.
- Oversaw purchasing for 3 special events per year for KFI Inc.
- “Excels Award” winner, three times in a row with CIBC to go above ad beyond for customer to resolve issues.
- Awarded for “Difference Maker” two times with CIBC for exceptional customer service.
- Awarded for “Q1 Achievers” for exceptional sales result with CIBC.
Certification
Canadian Investment funds course, IFSE institute
Interests
Hiking, Camping, Traveling, Photography
Timeline
Supply Chain Certification - Supply Chain ( Purchasing & Production Planning )
APICS ( Association For Supply Chain Management )
08.2022 - Current
Purchasing Manager
KFI Inc
11.2017 - Current
Canadian Investment funds course, IFSE institute
04-2015
Financial Service Representative
CIBC
09.2013 - 01.2016
Diploma in Business Finance - Business Finance
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
09.2010 - 03.2012
Post Grad Diploma in Financial Markets & Insurance - Financial Markets And Insurance
S D School of Commerce
03.2009 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Accountancy
H A College of Commerce
03.2006 - 03.2009