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Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

• Responsible for the procurement of Owner-furnished Equipment (OFE) equipment, leading multiple data center projects across EMEA region, for a top-tier cloud technology company. (Confidential Client)• Managing the supply chain of OFE equipment for multiple data centre projects across the AMER, EMEA and APAC regions. • Coordinating schedules and deliveries by liaising directly with site and vendor teams.• Providing administrative support including PO tracking, change order management, document and invoice handling, ensuring efficient scheduling and management to keep projects on track.• Building and managing relationships with and between internal and external stakeholders, effectively managing and resolving any issues.• Responsible for the end-to-end bid analysis process, from prequalifying and shortlisting suppliers through to negotiating with suppliers, analysing suppliers’ value and ranking, communicating the award recommendation to the selected supplier, and managing the contract between client and supplier.• Proficient in Purchase Order Placement and Management, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in procurement processes.• Creation of weekly and bi-weekly reports and dashboards to monitor overall progress and identify any risks in the supply chain. • Providing mentorship to junior team members, nurturing their skills and fostering a culture of continuous learning and grow

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

• Performing a wide range of procurement activities to support the business, acting as the first point of contact for any procurement-related queries for both internal and external stakeholders. • Managing Purchase Orders and purchase processing for suppliers, maintaining orderly records of all quotations and pricing from suppliers along with other administrative responsibilities. • Responsible for defining and optimizing third-party procurement processes, handling procurement operations, and liaising with third-party vendors and internal Artizan partners. • Creating reporting and key performance metrics (KPIs) to measure and monitor procurement functions across the organization.• Managing and performing a range of procurement data gathering and analytical activities to support business decision-making, business improvement, opportunity analysis, procurement planning, and new procurement initiatives in accordance with Artizan objectives, policies, procedures, and strategic priorities. • Developing reports, correspondence, recommendations, presentations, and advice on complex issues for senior management.• Building and sustaining effective relationships with other business units, functional areas, and internal and external stakeholders, including contributing to projects and cross-functional initiatives.• Responsible for building and maintaining the SOP of the Procurement function based on sales forecasts, contributing to the smooth running and growth of the company. • Processing invoices into the ERP system in a timely and effective manner.• Performing all duties with strong analytical skills and attention to detail, demonstrating excellent cross-functional teamwork and communication skills.

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

• Assisting the Financial controller in streamlining the procurement process• Managing Purchase Orders and purchase processing for suppliers, maintaining orderly records of all quotations and pricing from suppliers along with other administrative responsibilities. • Responsible for defining and optimizing third-party procurement processes, handling procurement operations, and liaising with third-party vendors and internal Artizan partners. • Developing reports, correspondence, recommendations, presentations, and advice on complex issues for senior management.• Managing a good working relationship with suppliers and their sales reps• Follow up with suppliers for weekly price list• Performing all data entry on an Excel database, NAV System, and Zoho Books system to keep track of purchases• Ensuring all invoices and credit notes are matched with Purchase Orders and delivery documents – three-way invoice matching• Ad-hoc projects, assisting the director of the business when necessary, ensuring the team delivers what was promised to customers, clients, and your own team• Performing all duties with strong analytical skills and attention to detail, demonstrating excellent cross-functional teamwork and communication skills.

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Document management company• Performed data entry on an Excel database to keep track of projects, on an International scale.• Ensured all documents were prepared, scanned, and processed as per customer’s requirements, and executed as set out by the Service Delivery Supervisor.• Prepared documentation with high attention to detail and accuracy, complying with quality control standards at all times, of customers of Ireland and internationally, always ensuring that operations and processes ran according to compliance of the company.• Complied with standards to the compliance of the company on an international basis.

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

• Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently, following established cash, check, and credit card acceptance procedures, and demonstrating compliance with the company’s processes and policies.• Ensured that all procedures were effectively followed at the beginning and the end of the shifts, and responsible for cash reconciliation. • Provided excellent customer service, identifying and analyzing customer needs and recommending appropriate solutions.• Covered Supervisor’s duties in their absence, including supervising team performance, processing orders, and ensuring that all operations in the store run smoothly.

County Dublin, Ireland

• Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently, following established cash, check, and credit card acceptance procedures, and demonstrating compliance with the company’s processes and policies.• Ensured that all procedures were effectively followed at the beginning and the end of the shifts, and responsible for cash reconciliation. • Provided excellent customer service, identifying and analyzing customer needs and recommending appropriate solutions.• Covered Supervisor’s duties in their absence, including supervising team performance, processing orders, and ensuring that all operations in the store run smoothly. • Complied with standards to the compliance of the company on an international basis.

Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

• Participated in the launch of the franchise unit in Belo Horizonte, gaining deep knowledge of all processes and systems, and acting as the key point of contact for any queries.• Contributed to a work environment of continuous review and improvement of business practices and tools, operational processes, and service provision.• Responsible for hiring, managing, and coaching a team of 11 employees, and for overseeing all company's accounting and financial processes• Processed and managed third-party management contracts, resolved issues, and acted as a liaison between vendors and clients, reducing overdue accounts. • Issued all invoices through the ERP system with a monthly total amount of R$ 300K, liaising with the external accounting firm. • Entered cash receipts and payments to the accounts system in a timely and accurate manner, managing and reconciling all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of transactions and business results. • Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable promptly and accurately, responsible for monthly reconciliation of bank accounts.• Analysed, documented, and reported business needs, providing any support to promote business success. • Provided recommendations and reports to senior management on new opportunities and project proposals to support decision-making. • Oversaw regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance.• Recommended and implemented process improvements such as financial controls and procedures.Main achievements: • Provided analysis and identification of overdue, creating strategies for cost-saving and risk reduction of new clients and negotiation with clients, reducing by 80% of overdue accounts.• Coordinated a work environment of continuous review and improvement of business practices and tools, operational processes, and service provision, successfully implementing the internal ERP system acting as the key used for all modules within the company.

Ibirité, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Manufacture of metal boilers and structures for steelmakers and mining• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the finance function, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations, amongst others.• Assisted with the monthly closing and reporting, including balance sheet and cash flow statement, completing reconciliation with variation explanations in due time.• Standardized the finance function, optimizing and developing the business processes with a focus on reporting and controlling.• Provided recommendations and reports to senior management to support decision-making. • Inputted data into the accounts system in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring effective financial reconciliations. • Identified, investigated, and analysed potential operational improvements, contributing to a more efficient work environment.• Issued monthly invoices with a total amount of R$ 950K.• Monitored the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions to minimize overdue accounts using the ERP system.Main achievements: • Reduced by 40% the costs with overdue accounts payable invoices by negotiating interest rates and payment terms with vendors.

Diploma In Procurement And Supply Chain - Level 4, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions And Contracts Management, Ongoing

Bachelor’S Degree In International Business (Nfq Level 8), Business

Postgraduate Diploma In Business Administration (Nfq Level 9), Business Administration (Nfq Level 9)

Postgraduate Diploma In Events Management (Nfq Level 9), Events Management (Nfq Level 9)

Bachelor'S Degree In Fashion Design (Nfq Level 8), Fashion/Apparel Design