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Vrunda Trivedi

Kitchener,Canada

Summary

Detail-oriented and efficient Purchasing Coordinator with experience in procurement, supplier coordination, purchase order processing, inventory control, and cost optimization. Strong ability to analyze purchasing needs, negotiate pricing, resolve vendor issues, and support operational efficiency. Skilled in ERP systems, documentation accuracy, and cross-functional communication. Committed to improving supply chain performance and achieving cost-effective sourcing.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Coordinator

Global gourmet Pvt. Ltd
Gujarat, India
10.2022 - 08.2025

Procurement & Vendor Management

  • Process purchase requisitions and create accurate purchase orders in ERP systems (SAP, EXACT).
  • Implemented efficient inventory monitoring practices for 250 raw material SKUs, improving supply accuracy and reducing stock discrepancies.
  • Track open purchase orders, coordinate deliveries, and follow up with vendors to resolve any delays or shortages. Ensure the quality of materials received from suppliers, and based on demand fluctuations, expedite or defer purchase orders as needed
  • Support contract renewals, pricing updates, and vendor performance assessments.

Documentation & Data Management

  • Maintain supplier records, pricing lists, and procurement documentation for audit readiness.
  • Organize and update PO files, supplier information, and communication records to streamline workflows.
  • Perform accurate data entry and ensure proper documentation across procurement and operations teams.

Inventory & Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Collaborate with warehouse and operations teams to maintain optimal inventory levels.
  • Support periodic inventory counts and update system records to ensure accuracy.

Logistics & Coordination

  • Coordinated end-to-end delivery and logistics for raw materials, ensuring on-time arrival and minimizing production downtime

Finance & Reporting

  • Resolve invoice discrepancies by coordinating with accounts payable and suppliers.
  • Prepare purchasing reports (replenishment report) and forecasting activities.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Food Processing Technology

Gujarat Technological University
India
05-2021

Skills

Procurement & Vendor Management

  • Vendor/Supplier Management
  • RFQ (Request for Quotation) & Quotation Handling
  • Price Comparison & Negotiation
  • Contract and Agreement Support

Purchase Order & Financial Control

  • Purchase Order (PO) Processing
  • Invoice & PO Reconciliation

Inventory & Replenishment Management

  • Inventory Monitoring
  • Replenishment Planning & Reporting

Logistics & Coordination

  • Delivery & Logistics Coordination

Systems & Documentation

  • ERP Systems (SAP, EXACT)
  • Data Entry & Documentation

Affiliations

  • SAP, EXACT ERP Systems
  • MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), Word, Outlook
  • SQL SERVER

Certificates And Training

  • Six Sigma foundations
  • Occupational safety and health: hazard communications
  • Inproess: Supply Chain Management

Achievement

Achieved a reduction in purchasing costs through the optimization of freight expenses by utilizing full truckload shipments

· Improved on-time delivery performance by 10% by strengthening supplier follow-up procedures and enhancing delivery coordination.

· Streamlined the purchase order entry workflow by implementing an Excel-based tracking system, resulting in a 11% reduction in processing errors and eliminating production delay.

· Optimized inventory management by maintaining appropriate safety stock levels for high- and low-moving items using ABC analysis.

Timeline

Purchasing Coordinator

Global gourmet Pvt. Ltd
10.2022 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Engineering - Food Processing Technology

Gujarat Technological University
Vrunda Trivedi