Aditya Soni
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Management professional bringing experience in Fresh Produce background, leadership talents and focus on performance. Continuously reviews work to identify areas of opportunity. Focused on enhancing workflows and procedures to maximize team success. Quality-focused Purchasing Manager familiar with vendor sourcing and vetting, contract negotiation and budget administration. Strong understanding of financial processes and requirements for accurate and thorough recordkeeping.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations & Procurement Manager - Fresh Produce
Service Foods Limited
, Auckland
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted market research to identify new sources of supply that offered competitive prices.
- Reviewed existing contracts on a regular basis to ensure compliance with company requirements.
- National Accounts price management with quotations.
- Stock take management.
- Prepared reports on purchasing activity including cost savings achieved through negotiations with suppliers.
- Researched new products or technologies available in the market that could benefit the organization's operations.
- Participated in trade shows or conferences related to procurement topics to stay abreast of industry developments.
- Investigated discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices received from vendors.
- Built long-term relationships with company vendors and suppliers to secure optimal prices.
- Developed procurement budgets to reduce unnecessary expenditures.
- Ordered new materials to prevent shortages and approved delivery details and times.
- Utilized computer systems to track shipments and material deliveries.
- Cruise ship supply operations.
- Account management including restaurants, cafes, school lunch programs and cruise lines up to $6M.
- Look after overall operations including dispatch, prepared produce processing unit and packing shift.
- Approving all the times sheet in ready workforce for payroll purposes.
Procurement Officer - Fresh Produce
Service Foods Limited
, Auckland
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Developed and implemented procurement policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Reviewed invoices and purchase orders for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Monitored supplier performance metrics such as delivery times, quality of goods and services, pricing levels.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors in order to secure the most favorable terms possible.
- Maintained an up-to-date database of approved suppliers along with their contact information.
- Generated periodic reports related to procurement activities for senior management review.
- Participated in meetings with vendors in order to discuss upcoming projects or changes in requirements.
- Negotiated and finalized vendor contracts in order to optimize pricing structures and delivery schedules.
- Stayed up to date on market trends, prices and vendor options.
Prepared Produce Assistant
Service Foods Limited
, Auckland
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Check the orders and prepare the plan to assist staff to do the work.
- Fulfill all the orders after shipping from cut off time.
Produce - Night Shift Team Leader & Dispatcher
Service Foods Limited
, Auckland
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Supervised the loading and unloading of goods to ensure accuracy, safety, and efficiency.
- Maintained records of shipments loaded and unloaded, including weight, quantity, and destination information.
- Assisted in the training of new employees on proper loading techniques and safety regulations.
- Planned workflow, coordinated employee scheduling and assigned duties to maintain performance and accommodate fluctuating workloads.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newton College of Business And Technology
Auckland03-2019
High School Diploma -
Diploma in IT - Level 5
International College Of Auckland05-2018
Skills
- Purchasing Strategies Development
- Purchasing Agreement Review
- Contract Monitoring
- Contract Negotiations
- Supply Inventory Measuring
- Purchase Order Monitoring
- Product Expert
- Pricing Trends Research
- Price Negotiation
- Market Analysis
- Supply Chain Planning
- Procurement Documentation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations & Procurement Manager - Fresh Produce
Service Foods Limited
10.2023 - Current
Procurement Officer - Fresh Produce
Service Foods Limited
03.2021 - 09.2023
Prepared Produce Assistant
Service Foods Limited
07.2020 - 02.2021
Produce - Night Shift Team Leader & Dispatcher
Service Foods Limited
05.2019 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Newton College of Business And Technology
High School Diploma -
Diploma in IT - Level 5
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