Manager Procurement
The Universal Supply Chain Exchange (Tuscex)
Total years of experience :12 years, 9 Months
Leadership:
Oversaw a team of professionals, setting departmental objectives and steering performance towards key performance indicators (KPIs), resulting in heightened overall customer satisfaction. Managed customer accounts with responsibilities encompassing profit and loss, budgets, people management, annual performance reviews, staff mentoring and training, leave approvals, and human capital management.
Strategy Development:
Developed and implemented procurement and supply chain strategies aligned with organizational goals and client expectations, optimizing cost efficiency, and fortifying supplier relationships. Formulated and executed a comprehensive strategic sourcing strategy aligned with corporate objectives, leading to cost savings of 5% to 24% across the commodity portfolio through strategic negotiations.
Procurement and Contracts Management:
Facilitated pre- and post-contract management engagements, competitive sourcing (RFP, RFQ, RFI, Tender), vendor qualification, and commercial negotiation. Oversaw various contractual agreements, including lump sum, time and materials, unit price, cost-plus manufacturing, and master service agreement, resulting in total negotiated cost savings ranging from 5% to 15%.
Management:
Managed procurement and logistics for two railway terminals, dependent distribution centers, warehouses, intermodal operations, and two restaurants. Ensured the on-time availability of goods and services while mentoring two supervisors and a total team of 30+ professionals operating 365 days a year.
Subcontracting:
Monitored the solicitation of requests for proposals (RFP), requests for quotation (RFQ), requests for information (RFI), and tenders. The scope included general supplies, fuel supply, construction of an intermodal pad, rehabilitation of a bridge, railway building, and railway platforms. Facilitated contract negotiations and successfully secured on-time and on-budget contracts, eliminating operational challenges.
Supply and Demand:
Managed the planning and coordination of railway freight operations. Directed day-to-day operations involving safety, loading, unloading, distribution, warehousing, and transportation of goods and materials. Also oversaw billing and invoicing for both end customers and business accounts.
Customer Services:
Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction and successfully upsold services within existing accounts, resulting in a 3% increase in sales revenue. Introduced continuous improvement initiative that reduced procurement expenses, achieving average cost savings of 8% to 20% for purchased categories.
Commodity Management:
Oversaw the electromechanical commodity strategy, conducted contract negotiations, and managed strategic sourcing and procurement for the Cyber Truck and Auto-Pilot program.
Master Service Agreement:
Established a strategic contract with cost savings of 32%, equating to $5 million. Received manager appreciation: "After a long time, I saw the committee approving without any concerns."
Supplier Selection:
Implemented Tesla's comprehensive vendor qualification and evaluation process and ensured the meticulous selection of high-quality strategic suppliers for materials and services. Supported program manager, and engineering and drafted scope of work and solicitation documents (RFP, RFQ).
Digital transformation:
Led ERP implementation projects for clients, acting as a bridge between IT and business. Facilitated system design, policy, and procedure updates, and conducted post-implementation training. The transformation brought up to 75% efficiency gains and helped centralize the procurement.
Procurement Transformation:
Implemented Oracle Fusion sourcing and procure-to-pay (P2P) module and incorporated automated bid evaluation and scorecards. The transformation revolutionized the traditional P2P into a 100% digital offering with features such as supplier score, tender rating, and e-catalog options.
People Management:
Mentored three analysts and subcontractors, leading to a 100% reduction in MRO requisitions through category-based record management systems integrated into e-catalog purchasing.
Procurement Governance:
Identified and consolidated various tender templates within different departments for the same category, resulting in an estimated 25%-time savings department-wide.
Procurement Management:
Monitored requisition-to-purchase order (PO) turnaround time, mentored staff in problem resolution strategies, and conducted follow-up meetings, thereby improving transparency in service delivery. Implemented the consolidation of requisitions, resulting in efficiency gains of up to 35%.
Vendor Management:
Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate claims and change-orders, clarify contracts and terms, and secure favorable win-win outcomes. Onboarded strategic logistics vendors and established favorable service agreements, resulting in a 12% reduction in lead time. Furthermore, successfully renegotiated with key subcontractors, yielding cost savings of 3% to 25%.
Acquired entity integration:
Played a pivotal role in supporting the onboarding of newly acquired companies into a holding group in collaboration with KPMG, ensured a seamless integration of variable procurement processes, and maximized cost savings. Was appreciated by the client CEO for the smooth integration.
Process Optimization:
Led an offshore team of 8+ professionals and released projects with an outcome of a 35% system efficiency improvement, was appreciated by the Client Head for the quality of work.
Negotiations:
Successfully closed negotiation cycles for multiple direct and indirect goods and services, including but not limited to subcontracting, IT hardware, and software licenses. Implemented cost-saving initiatives within the supply chain, resulting in annual savings of $2 million through optimized routes.
Compliance:
Ensured compliance with regulations and industry standards and fostered a culture of ethical and responsible procurement practices. Facilitated robust reporting and analytics capabilities, providing stakeholders with real-time visibility into metrics, spend and savings analysis, and supplier performance.
Supply Chain Design:
Developed and executed procurement risk mitigation strategy for critical suppliers, reduced estimated disruptions by 25%, and ensured continuity of supply during unforeseen events.
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