Procurement / Logistics Officer
CurrentProactively scanned the market for possible procurement and logistics related risks and engaged suppliers to ensure reduced exposure.Coordinated shipping for imports and exports (air, sea, road) with freight forwarders and negotiated for competitive freight rates.Implemented consolidation of shipments which reduced freight costs by approximately 30%, saved administration time, and increased efficiencies from planning to delivery of shipments.Achieved a 20% savings by mid-year through strategic contract renegotiation, and supplier diversification.Participated in process improvement by automation, which helped identify gaps and wastes and reduced these by 40%.Maintained an up to date and accurate contract tracker with 90% of all contracts renewed on time and made accessible to teams through a shared folder.Attained and 80% stakeholder satisfaction by holding regular online and offline communication and feedback sessions, regarding procurement and logistics services, and documenting the same.Managed supplier performance and achieved 80% rating on agreed KPIs such as on time delivery, quality, innovation for value addition, reduced waste.Formulated and implemented a supplier rating card to track, give feedback and evaluate performance which guided on areas of improvement and improved efficiencies.Reduced the procurement cycle time by 40% by planning purchases using data, in coordination with user departments and collaboration with selected vendors.Collaborated quarterly reviews with inventory teams towards maintaining optimal stock levels hence minimizing excess stock and stock outs.Ensured compliance with all regulatory bodies e.g. revenue and customs authorities, Standardization regulators, permits and certification bodies.Contributed towards ESGs by working with environmentally responsible suppliers.
