Senior Specialist - Vendor Management
Department of Culture and Tourism
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :25 years, 8 أشهر
• Developing and sustaining long-standing relationships with company-approved vendors
• Meeting with suitable vendors to assess their products, inquire about their services, negotiate pricing, and communicate any product or service-related concerns
• Researching on available vendors to determine the best pricing and product quality
• Continually monitoring sales trends to determine which products are more popular than others
• Implementing vendor selection programs to ensure that the best vendors are secured
• Conducting interviews with new vendors and informing approved vendors of their responsibilities and obligations
• Establishing standards to assess the performance of approved vendors
• Coordinated with internal and external customers to ensure proper product selection and supply chain
• Researched and evaluated potential vendors and suppliers
• Requested quotes and compare prices for maximum savings
• Estimated and established cost parameters and budget for procurement
• Liaised on all aspects of contractual matters between companies and clients
• Negotiated appropriate contracts in terms of pricing and quality
• Analyzed contracts to ensure they comply with state and federal laws and regulations
• Collaborated with finance to ensure proper invoice processing
• Liaised with Logistic Team to ensure the delivery of products on time
• Prepared weekly reports for senior management
• Maintained strong communication chain between different divisions in order to ensure delivery schedules are met
• Developed and negotiated long term contracts with suppliers to maximize company profits
• Prepared and interpreted tender documents
• Benchmarked cost and quality in relation to industry trends to negotiate better pricing, terms and condition of sale
• f purchasing and analyzed results to develop the list of preferred suppliers
• Liaised with different departments across the company and its business units for identifying their requirements
• Built an effective and empowered purchasing team skilled to generate quality output while meeting departmental and divisional goals.
• Analyzed market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future aviation products availability
• Developed and implemented purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
• Directed and coordinated activities of personnel engaged in buying and storing materials
• Participated in the development of specifications for GSE equipments.
• Resolved vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers
• Reviewed purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
• Reviewed, evaluated, and approved specifications for issuing and awarding bids
• Warehousing, distribution, shipping management (if applicable, or effective liaison with these functions/departments)Analyzed contracts to ensure they comply with state and federal laws and regulations
• Receiving and issuing of paper, parts and general consumables
• Maintaining Financial records and accounting systems
• Maintaining inventory databases for material stocked in various warehouses
• Perform duties associated with hazardous material control and management
• Organizing and maintaining databases, correspondence files, and reports.
• Coordination with shipping companies to ensure timely clearance of shipment
• Coordination with production department and ensure to provide the materials for production on time.