More than 14 years of experience in supply chain with hands-on experience in procurement, Inventory management, Planning, strategic sourcing, effective negotiations, supplier evaluation. Taking initiatives & creating opportunities is my priority rather than waiting for them to happen. My career as a supply chain professional compliments my personality as I enjoy new challenges & interaction with different people. Currently working as "Deputy Manager Procurement" at Amreli Steel Limited, responsible for efficient procurement of direct and indirect materials.
Key targets include cost savings, cost avoidance, suppliers visits & co-ordinations, projects & preparing weekly tracker for procurement activities. I have equipped myself with Supply Chain major courses to enhance my capabilities and got handful experience during my professional experience. My future plans include an international certification in supply chain management to get well-versed with the latest innovations in the field. I am always looking forward to explore new working prospects in supply chain & interested in hearing from the colleagues of the same field.
Worked in a centralized purchasing environment to cater and fulfill requirements of 18 production units of right quality, in right quantity, at right prices, at right time and on a continuing basis.
Lead Packaging, Mechanical, Power House and General item teams to ensure that materials are procured in timely manner and at a reasonable cost.
To conduct procurement of machines and spare parts from local market and abroad.
To conduct comparative studies of suppliers to match cost and quality. Evaluating, developing and induct new vendors to streamline deliveries and encourage healthy competition.
Work closely as a team with other departments to ensure the supplies of goods and services on time for smooth completion of projects.
Managing parts procurement cycle, coordinating with stores, department and cross checking stocks.
Making reports to analyze procurement data and usage of material for top management.
Plans, coordinates and monitors all activities related to the purchasing department such as the handling of the purchase requisitions.
Development of alternative local sources encouraging healthy competition among vendors thus helps in cost saving.
Liaison with finance department for timely payment of bills.
Processes purchase requests by sourcing suppliers and obtaining Maximum quotes wherever feasible on a timely basis and keep the department heads informed on their purchases.
Follows up on the status of outstanding purchasing requests / orders and advises department Heads concerned on alternative solutions.
Achievements: Minimized purchases of trims and accessories by utilizing stock items. Reduce over stocking of accessories.
Supervised Purchase and Store related activities from purchase order placement to material receiving and issuance.
Follow up with suppliers to ensure in time arrangement of material.
Vendor / Market visit for increasing knowledge about products and to find new potential vendors to bring competition among them.
Supervise store activities and ensure all activities are carried out properly and records are updated on daily basis.
Responsible to control unnecessary issuance of material and keep the stock level at its optimum.
Analyze Material Requirement Form to arrange required material and accessories on time.
Coordinate with production department for timely arrangement of accessories for upcoming orders.
Arrange sampling of customer provided proofing.
Supervise all activities related to store.
To check item issuance and receiving reports on daily basis.