A well-trained and seasoned Procurement Specialist with over 8 years of experience in procurement and inventory management. Recognized for developing cost-saving initiatives and measures to reduce costs, increase savings and manage relationships with vendors/suppliers in line with sustainability business goals. Proven experience in implementing effective sourcing strategies that adhere to disciplined budgets and deliver significant cost savings. Ability to collaborate with team members to define goals and develop strategies to maximize cost savings opportunities that will bring the organization closer to its ethical and sustainable goals.Previously worked for Future Wox, a company with extensive sourcing requirements, specializing in marketing and advertising for multinational pharmaceutical companies. From strategic sourcing for original/direct manufacturers to negotiating optimal and cost-effective contract terms.Highlights of my experience and achievements are, but are not limited to, the following:· Sourced an OEM manufacturer for one of the company`s clients to produce a custom medical device used by doctors for the prescription of a particular drug.· Collaborated with the medical device design and programming team to ensure that the manufacturer has the right specifications.· Negotiated the contract terms for the medical device project, including the protection of the client's patent rights.· Implemented a compulsory 60% credit facility for all vendors and contractors to optimize credit facility from the vendors and increase company profitability· Developed and implemented policies and standard operating procedures in line with sustainability goals to ensure compliance in all transactions and operations.· Execute and provide accurate specifications to support strategic procurement requests from the company's clients, resulting in cost savings of 25%
Listed skills include Negotiation, Management, Microsoft Office, Procurement, and 7 others.
