Procurement Manager
CurrentOperated import process for $10 million portfolio, including supplier research, contract negotiation, purchase orders, logistics and customs clearance. Maintained optimum inventory levels and oversaw the sales operations of the distribution and retail departments.• Boosted profitability levels of a vendor from 21% to 33% by requesting special production schemes which reduced the production costs significantly.• Increased supplier portfolio value 150% in 3 years through diversification. Added suppliers from 5 countries.• Decreased dead stocks of a specific vendorby 70% through an agreement negotiated with the vendor granting us financial support to run aggressive promotion schemes.• Increased a supplier's year-end rebates by 180% , and increased the payment credit terms from 30 to 90 days by negotiating new contract terms.
