I am a highly motivated and results focused professional with over 12 years’ experience in procurement and supply chain field. Proven success in vendor qualification, negotiation, relationship management, and departmental budgeting. I am an experienced and skillful in contracting, negotiation, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, forecasting, materials and inventory management, service development, quality assurance, risk and compliance. Consistently recognized for excellence in sourcing and purchasing operations, effective at optimizing costs while maintaining quality and service levels. Conversant with all aspects of daily business operations including personnel, human resource issues, contract negotiations, external communications, and numerous administrative functions. I possess knowledge in all aspects of procurement process, by devising sales strategy, achieving stock intake and orders, and motivating teams to achieve company objectives and maximize efficiency and profitability.
My key skills include Supply Chain Management, Budget Management, Vendor Relations, Procurement Operations, Supplier Communication, Purchasing Contract Negotiations, Issue Identification & Resolution, Supply Chain Policies & Procedures, Business Administration, Strategic Planning & Analysis, Cost Reduction, Inventory Control, Human Resource Management, Department Administration and Training & Staff Development
Currently I am engaged with Big Bird Group of Companies (Poultry & Live Stock), as a Purchase Officer, where I supervised and retained supply chain operations for poultry farms and processing plant and assured customer satisfaction by presenting selection options in categories at competitive prices. Attached is my resume which showcases my progressive experience and successful track record for leading successful initiatives.
Earned various promotions following highly successful tenures to oversee entire process in the planning of procurement and supply chain activities to avoid costly delays and lost opportunities.
Deliver excellent first rate support to Director and Senior Manager in redesigning evaluation process planning and designing demand and supply procedure for production units to achieve desired goals. Steer meeting with suppliers and contractors to administer supplies and inventory purchases and maintain safety stock.
Key Accomplishments
• Efficiently supervised and retained supply chain operations for poultry farms and processing plant and assured customer satisfaction by presenting selection options in categories at competitive prices.
• Planned and evaluated performance of staff, established performance measures and personal development goals, monitored performance, and provided coaching to staff for improvement and development.
• Directed whole department and projects, sustained balance of payment of purchase department and utilized Microsoft Dynamics AX software to oversee accounts and purchase tasks.
Functioned in close collaboration with staff to negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives, ensuring appropriate performance metrics and incentives are included. Held the credit for designing procedure for purchase department for group purchase department. Actively participated in meetings to gather information, examine store & sub stores operations, and handle market/ bulk purchase and balance of payments.
Key Accomplishments
• Spearheaded the development of bid specifications by interacting with staff and administration regarding product needs to satisfy district supply, furniture, and equipment needs.
• Successfully supervised purchasing functions, such as purchase orders, contracts, and bidding procedures to ensure compliance with established purchasing procedures.
• Negotiated customer contract renewals, as well as identified lead time and supply chain improvement areas, while providing practical solutions and implementation.
Played a key role as a Team Lead and helped director and production department in administering demands and purchase for supplies and inventory. Delivered training to staff members on various working nature and conducted performance appraisals to assess staff performance.
Key Accomplishments
• Led posting of invoices and goods receipt notes and processed documents and materials to distribute information to appropriate parties, and assure the availability of supplies and equipment.
• Oversaw accuracy of purchase orders or bid proposals, and reviewed requisitions for goods and services to ensure compliance with purchasing policies.