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Regent Park

Qualifications:Proven track record of success in strategic sourcing, procurement, and vendor management.Proficient in developing and implementing procurement strategies to achieve cost savings and improve operational efficiency.Strong negotiation skills, with a consistent ability to secure favorable contract terms with suppliers.In-depth understanding of supply chain dynamics and inventory management principles.Adept at fostering strong relationships with… Show more Qualifications:Proven track record of success in strategic sourcing, procurement, and vendor management.Proficient in developing and implementing procurement strategies to achieve cost savings and improve operational efficiency.Strong negotiation skills, with a consistent ability to secure favorable contract terms with suppliers.In-depth understanding of supply chain dynamics and inventory management principles.Adept at fostering strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless procurement operations.Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.Professional Experience:Lead all procurement activities for the company, overseeing sourcing, purchasing, and contract management.Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the company's goals and budgetary constraints.Identify potential suppliers, conducted onsite evaluation of suppliers local and off shore, and negotiate favorable terms and conditions to ensure cost-effective procurement of goods and services.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, Engineering, Sales, and finance, to understand their requirements and provide timely procurement support.Collaborated with the product development team to source and procure materials for new product launches.Monitor inventory levels and demand patterns to optimize stock levels and prevent stockouts or excess inventory.Implement supplier performance evaluation systems and conduct regular reviews to maintain high-quality standards and on-time delivery.Oversee the management of supplier relationships, addressing any issues promptly and identifying opportunities for improvement.Analyze procurement data, generate reports, and present key insights to management for decision-making purposes. Show less

Annandale, Sydney

-Managed procurement and inventory departments, iterating and improving when opportune-Involved in RFx processing, compiling and analyzing order lists, placing orders, outlining economic orders, re-order point's, oversaw Supplier SLA and KPI's, co-ordinating supply chains, imports, exports, and all other duties related to the management and development of procurement-Ensured policy and processes implemented across the organization comply with procurement regulation.-Advised on… Show more -Managed procurement and inventory departments, iterating and improving when opportune-Involved in RFx processing, compiling and analyzing order lists, placing orders, outlining economic orders, re-order point's, oversaw Supplier SLA and KPI's, co-ordinating supply chains, imports, exports, and all other duties related to the management and development of procurement-Ensured policy and processes implemented across the organization comply with procurement regulation.-Advised on interpretation of procurement policy, providing expert advice and guidance to department heads-Selected the best product that meets the requirements in terms of price, quality, lead-time and service after sales-Looked after the day-to-day procurement documentation and processes, record systems coordinating with commodity managers and category managers in order to fulfilling the request for the events-Recognized opportunities to optimize inventory relating to storage through analysis and comparison of sales forecasts with historical demand, streamlining processes as able-Ensured effective Inventory Control, including introduction of a Kanban system, Just in Time, Lean and Continuous improvement philosophy, maintaining a database, compiling and analysing inventory levels, and R.O.P.-Maintained accurate and up to date inventory policies, reviewing and evaluating production and inventory statistics reports. Collated and verified Bill of Materials and costingNotable Highlights:-Managed a project to centralize Procurement functions and inventory control, implementing various Policies and Procedures to drive efficiency-Built rapport and negotiated purchasing contracts with key suppliers and maintaining accuracy of forecast calculations, greatly reducing inventory costs-Streamlined the processes to successfully improve BOM accuracy from 65% to over 99%-Introduced and deployed an array of procedures related to WHS Show less

Seven Hills, Sydney

-Ensured superior performance related to Procurement, including compilation of order lists, ordering, negotiation with suppliers, economic order quantities, re-order point's, supply chain co-ordination-Handled inventory, including integration of a Kanban system, allocating bin and part numbers, maintaining inventory levels and R.O.P.-Ensured logistics and supply chain management, adhering to established procedures while introducing and raising quality control standards-Developed an… Show more -Ensured superior performance related to Procurement, including compilation of order lists, ordering, negotiation with suppliers, economic order quantities, re-order point's, supply chain co-ordination-Handled inventory, including integration of a Kanban system, allocating bin and part numbers, maintaining inventory levels and R.O.P.-Ensured logistics and supply chain management, adhering to established procedures while introducing and raising quality control standards-Developed an environment of effective, open communication between departments, co-workers, and stakeholders to guarantee efficiency throughout the planning and co-ordinating process-Accomplished manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planned, monitored, and appraised job results; coached and counseled employees; initiated, and enforced systems, policies, and procedures.-Maintained staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities.-Maintained workflow by monitoring steps of the process, setting processing variables, observing control points and equipment, monitoring personnel and resources, studying methods and implementing cost reductions. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

-Handled 2 Department Managers, 42 employees and six supervisors within Planning/Scheduling, Store/Warehouse, Production, R&D, Distribution, QA, Maintenance, HR, IT, and Inventory Management-Mediated between internal and external stakeholders to foster direct and open communication, driving efficiency-Utilized exceptional interpersonal skills to improve vendor relationships and source new vendor deals-Ensured accuracy of stock levels, import and export controls, and maintaining a… Show more -Handled 2 Department Managers, 42 employees and six supervisors within Planning/Scheduling, Store/Warehouse, Production, R&D, Distribution, QA, Maintenance, HR, IT, and Inventory Management-Mediated between internal and external stakeholders to foster direct and open communication, driving efficiency-Utilized exceptional interpersonal skills to improve vendor relationships and source new vendor deals-Ensured accuracy of stock levels, import and export controls, and maintaining a Bill of Materials-Compiled monthly management reports, assessing operational procedures to capitalize on efficiency opportunities-Controlled, scheduled, monitored and planned all the production activities.-Checked the raw material status and made purchase request to purchase department for keeping RM stock for one months production purposes.-Implemented quality improvement program including spot audits, root-cause analysis, and implementation of remedial actions. Responsible for achieving production & quality targets.Notable Highlights:-Mentored a multidisciplinary team, managing Procurement, Inventory, Production planning, and co-ordination, achieving a record 99% service level during 2001 / 2003, and maintaining a stock accuracy of 99.7%-Prevented a stock loss of $1.2M in 1998 into a $2000 gain by 2003-Oversaw the integration of ISO2000, upgrading from ISO9000, driving down material costs from $620K to $16K-Examined and capitalized on opportunities to update improvement systems, including J.I.T., Kanban, and Lean-Reduced average stock value per month from $1.8M to $1.9M, due to increase in turnover from $14M to $17.5M-Ensured effective stock holding agreements and pricing structures through successful negotiation with suppliers Show less