procurement lead
Fresh garden trading Corp
Total years of experience :10 years, 4 Months
Planning and estimating costs for purchasing raw materials and finished goods from local and international suppliers, negotiating contracts, and finalizing deals.
Developing and implementing purchasing strategies that are in line with the company's requirements and objectives.
Establishing strong relationships with vendors and partners can help in achieving cost-effective procurement outcomes.
Ensuring that all goods and services purchased comply with the company's social sustainability policies.
Ensuring that Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, and subcontracts comply with company contracts, including evaluation of pricing, delivery schedules, shipment terms, ship-to locations, and logistics.
Preparing and managing budgets for the purchasing department.
Preparing and maintaining reports about Inflation tracking.
Leading and supervising a team of 10 members which manages the entire end-to-end import process that includes SFDA, SABER, and customs brokers.
Develop contingency plans for negative events, such as market changes to decrease risk, and positive contingency plans to develop strategies Supporting growth objectives.
Skills: Policy Writing Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Communication Training Market Knowledge. Troubleshooting Budgeting Specifications. Cost Savings Supplier Development Category Management · SAP ERP · Performance Metrics. Supplier Evaluation Customer Service. Buy-Sell Agreements Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP). Confidentiality Leadership Expediting. Contract Management Quotations Market Analysis. Forecasting Timelines Client Relations. Perpetual Inventory Scouting Cost-effective Solutions · Strategic Sourcing Formulation Supplier Management Pre-qualification Microsoft Products · Management Interpersonal Skills Commercial Awareness Development of Strategy
The objective was established for the purpose/s of planning, organizing, and supervising the comprehensive procurement functions for SOS Holding Co. in compliance with mandated requirements: Overseeing daily activities including major purchases associated with projects and Catering supplies. responding to a range of inquiries regarding processes or bid status.
Negotiating terms and conditions with vendors and/or service providers, and achieving department objectives and goals within the set budget.
Provide Managerial leadership for product purchases for local regions within the budget on both local and Overseas Sourcing.
Develop and implement strategic Procurement & Supply chain plans,
Lead Procurement & Supply chain with full responsibilities for bottom-line COGS factors, including long- range planning, Global market analysis, and performing monthly Procurement reports.
Report to CEO.
Key Achievement:
Created and developed new Policies, manuals & Strategies.
Established the first standard Supplier’s Supply agreement defining payment terms, Penalties, and adding Rebates, progressive rebates driving to re-organize the whole procurement strategy and providing cost reduction of 20% Monthly in Catering Procurement.
Created a more responsive and market-driven organization resulting in a reduction of 20% Cost Yearly. Boosted the company’s bottom line to a high profitability level through strategic development and efficient re-structuring in Local Sourcing.
Skills: Budgeting · Project Bidding · COGS · Long Range Planning · Catering Management · Organization Re-structuring · Contract Management · Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Cloud · Zoho · Strategic Planning · Procurement Contracts · Business Communications · SAP ERP
Responsible for Commercial vehicles & industrial machinery Spare parts Purchases (Atlas Copco, GEA, Zamil, Chenglong, Mercedes, CAT, Tetra pack)
Perform Procurement Process From Verifying PR to Preparation of PO.
Research new suppliers to verify product quality, and compare price lists with current vendor invoices.
Make recommendations about new vendors when necessary to improve supply chain efficiency and meet budgetary goals
Manage and verify receiving documentation from suppliers before executing purchase order protocol.
Expedite and monitor orders, coordinate with vendors and other departments as needed, provide status updates.
Verify all invoices against POs for unit price accuracy within receipt from Accounts Payable.
Performing Yearly Yearly Supplier Evaluation Based on Quality, Cost & delivery.
Key Initiatives.
Developed International Procurement Desk by coordinating & Categorizing international Suppliers and making an Open biding Strategy.
Managing and improving production processes to enhance product quality and maximize efficiency.
Process Improvements: Identified bottlenecks and setup new processes to increase productivity.
Product Development: Collaborated with product design to institute new products on the floor, including follow-up with data analysis.
Tracking staff absenteeism and time-keeping.
Employee Retention: Productivity: Increased productivity by 90% by maintaining tight schedules and reducing machine downtime.
Ensuring the safest working environment possible for staff.
Planning, assigning, and directing production work.
Addressing employee complaints and resolving any problems.
Actively working to eliminate hazards that may cause injury.
Organizing and prioritizing production needs.
Making sure that products are to the highest grade and production standards.
Creating an environment that is conducive to teamwork.
Making sure that paperwork is in place for audits.
Mahatma Gandhi University Bachelor's degree, Economics
Department for commerce| Financial Accounting (Grade:A), Business Studies (Grade:C)
High school or equivalent / Commerce at Al-Azhar central school for higher studies India – Kerala May 2011 Department for commerce| Financial Accounting
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