Lead-F&V Procurement & Operations

Oversaw 20 crore per annum business in fruits and vegetablesand executed annual purchase plan and contracts. Saved 40 lakh per annum by implementing dump andshrinkage reducing initiatives that addressed long-standingproblems. Scheduled and organized inventory management of fruits andvegetables worth over 5 lakh daily business. Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships throughdynamic communication, collaboration and intelligentquestioning skills. Researched new vendors and partners to obtain most costeffective pricing for goods. Developed sourcing strategies to improve procurementprocesses, supplier relationships and capability developmentto optimize supply chain. Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste. Supported gross profit goals by negotiating and controllingcosts, lead times, freight terms and purchase quantityrequirements. Received inbound phone calls from store managers and salesmanagers, creating work orders and purchase to reduce highdump and rework low sale articles. Worked on Day to day indent dispersion, price fixing andvendors invoice verification for payment release Implemented procedures as needed to maximize departmenteffectiveness. Tracking various market rates and keeping updates formaximize advantage. Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked aroundthe clock. Worked with customers to understand needs and provideservice.

Determined areas in need of improvement and correctiveactions for each concern to maintain optimal businessoperations. Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness andcompliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls andmaximize business operational efficiency. Brought in consistent revenue with BRICK SALES, promotingbusiness expansion and diversification of offerings. Interacted well with engineers and customers to buildconnections and nurture relationships.