Effective at sourcing products, vetting vendors, and managing the bid process. Result-oriented procurement professional with over 9+ years of experience engaging in procurement operations, operational efficiency, cost reduction, contract management, and supply chain operations. Expert in procurement operations to deliver cost savings and operational efficiencies. Self-driven and result-oriented professional with strong reporting and team management skills. Excellent negotiation and contract development skills, with proficiency in SAP software. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges, utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Officer
Unicharm Gulf Hygienic Industries CO. Ltd
01.2016 - 12.2022
Researched and identified potential new suppliers to increase the vendor base.
Monitored pricing trends and negotiated pricing to optimize profitability.
Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve the best pricing and terms.
Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow, and respond to inquiries.
Maintained an up-to-date database of suppliers, vendors, and contracts to support accurate recordkeeping.
Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
Evaluated internal needs, and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
Evaluated supplier performance, and identified areas for improvement.
Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
Input, analyzed, and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages, and cutting costs.
Maintained a current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions, and trends in the industry.
Analyzed market trends and identified optimal sources of supply to maximize cost savings.
Negotiated with vendors on freight costs, cutting shipping prices by number percent.
Purchase Officer
Kitex Garments
05.2013 - 11.2015
Located vendors of materials, equipment and supplies to determine product availability and terms of sales.
Sourced and vetted new vendors to meet purchasing needs.
Used Sap Software to maintain records of goods ordered and received.
Updated master records with Sap version information.
Tracked orders and shipments to inform warehouse manager of incoming loads.
Coordinated with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
Maintained files of Material Data Safety Sheets for hazardous materials and chemical solutions.
Evaluated contracts for compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies.
Managed vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality and reliability.
Education
Bachelor Of Computer Application - Computer And Information Sciences
Periyar University
Salem
01.2011
Plus Two - Science
Ghss Angadical Higher Secondary School
GHSS
04.2004
10 - Science Education
Shvhs High School
Shvhs
04.2002
Skills
Strategic Negotiations
Procurement strategies
Contract management
Stakeholder management
Price negotiation
Vendor sourcing
Procurement cycle activity coordination
Logistics coordination
Problem solving
Shipment verification
Cost reduction strategies
Supplier negotiation
Team Support
Supplier research
Purchase order creation
Materials procurement
Vendor negotiations
Order placement
Procurement proposals
Document preparation
Logistics oversight
Procurement procedures
Supplier relationship management
Inventory Records
Vendor Relationship Management
Effective communication
SAP experience
Project coordination
Affiliations
Applied for resident visa and waiting to approve.
Languages
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Arabic
Tamil
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Procurement Officer
Unicharm Gulf Hygienic Industries CO. Ltd
01.2016 - 12.2022
Purchase Officer
Kitex Garments
05.2013 - 11.2015
Bachelor Of Computer Application - Computer And Information Sciences