Responsibilities include:● Placing orders as needed.● Tracking orders and ensuring smooth delivery.● Monitoring stock levels.● Assessing and monitoring the quality of products & raw materials.● Entering data into order portal.● Negotiating contract terms & pricing.● Coordinating with warehouse staff to ensure storage requirements are met.● Working within set budget, and identify opportunities for savings.● Establishing professional relationships with clients as well as vendors & suppliers.● Responsible for tracking and receipt of shipments for all items ordered and Working closely with our Freight Forwarder to oversee all production movements and deliveries within a timely matter

Review material requests requirement for compliance and confirm any non-compliances with Project Team (specification, schedule, budget etc.).Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to relevant suppliers. and respond to queries from suppliers regarding RFQs in collaboration with Project Team.Review RFQ responses and ensure compliance (specification, lead time, cost, procurement policy etc.) & complete benchmarking exercise with RFQ responses (historical purchases in SAP, quantity & volume considerations, current market prices etc.).Negotiate lead time, cost etc. with supplier to secure optimal total cost of ownership (TCO) and resolve any non-conformances.Ensure purchase requisitions comply with procurement policy.Raise Purchase requisition (PR) using MRP system as required in an accurate and timely manner.Maintain accurate dates on all orders & efficiently and receive orders (GR) goods receiptMaintain information of item in data base (DB); ensure it is up to date and accurate.Ensure inventory is well managed by assisting with cycle counts and stock takes.Responsible for tracking and receipt of shipments for all items orderedWorking closely with our Freight Forwarder to oversee all production movements and deliveries within a timely matter

Responsibilities included:Validate stakeholder business needs, compile and source market information, assist in analysing markets and assessing risk to inform procurement planning and sourcing decisionsConduct sourcing activities in accordance with established policies and procedures to meet business needs and participate in negotiations to establish and review supply arrangements that will deliver value for money procurement outcomesContribute to the development of contract management plans, resolve issues, monitor performance and participate in negotiating contract variationsProvide advice, information and guidance on procurement related matters to staff across the business to provide governance and support good practice in procurementIdentify and escalate procurement risks to enable the organisation to meet its obligations and maximise business opportunitiesMaintain and update procurement records and generate reports on procurement and contract activity, to meet organisational compliance requirements and assess supplier performance Manage purchase order, invoicing, records maintenance price and non-price-based decision criteria in relation to supplier evaluation Track and report on total procurement benefits inclusive of capital reduction, cost reduction and cost avoidance

Responsibilities included:Coordinating with suppliers in travel, HR, energy, gas, uniform, hotels, services and logistic areas to negotiate contract terms and pricing.Preparing appropriation requests for new lease, lease renewal (contracts) and facility related capital spending contracts. Leading the end-to-end procurement process that included identification and scoping of requirements, developing, supplier development, cost/market analysing, contract development and negotiation, contract life cycle management and supplier relationship management.Expenditure analysis and identify opportunities for cost savings which deliver value Developing sourcing strategies to implement in AU/ANZ in collaboration with global category leads.Generating total spends for AU and ANZ, project cost controlling and reporting. Partnering with internal stakeholders to understand the requirements of their business units.Exploring the market in taking new suppliers how will offer better price and products Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to build strong working relationships.

I was attached to Woolworth's Group with the most recent role being a Product Development and Category Coordinator at Big W. Previously moved within the Group in different procurement roles. Responsibilities included:. .Negotiating contract terms and pricing and ensuring that the goods procured meet the agreed specifications.Monitoring inventory to identify slow moving stocks and suggesting price mark downs or delaying balance shipments as needed.Liaising with local / overseas suppliers and freight forwarders to ensure goods reach the warehouses in a timely manner.Ensuring materials meet quality standards by liaising with technicians and suppliers.Ensuring that suppliers meet company procedures and legal guidelines for each category.Using SAP to raise purchase orders, stock maintenance and barcode creation.Approvals for samples. Preparing product briefs, update product order / shipping register, vendor’s delivery performance and purchasing related management reports.Coordinating with warehouse staff to ensure complete and accurate records are maintained and stocks levels are maintained.

Building and maintaining key customer relationships to drive sales.Coordinating with customers and suppliers and all internal departments on production issues and ensuring on time-delivery of orders.Ensuring QA and QC procedures run smoothly with attention to detail.Maintaining healthy relationships with internal stakeholders within the company.Calling for quotations, testing raw materials, raising purchase orders.Inventory management.handling freight and logistics functions and generating inventory reports (Ensure terms of trade, sales and pricing are adhered to for shipping and invoicing

Work closely with the Regional Group General Manager to establish critical path dates for upcoming range releases and deliveries.Manage all aspects of the production process from initial sampling to bulk delivery and ensuring target delivery dates are metLiaise with offshore suppliers to establish pricePrepare costings and negotiate prices on bulk itemsNegotiate terms of production arrangements and place production orders with offshore manufacturersOrganize and distribute salesman samples for national and international agentsMonitor orders to ensure garments meet pre-determined specifications and quality and customer deliveries are metBook labels, trims and accessories and ensure delivery dates are maintainedResolve production issuesMaintain communication with offshore suppliers and source new suppliersLiaise with our internal shipping/warehouse manager to keep abreast of deliveriesConstant communication with the fashion team regarding deliveriesMaintain sample library

Handling of customer orders from order intake to order delivery through coordination and administration of all the processes involved. Liaising with all internal departments including order development, planning, manufacturing, quality control and shipping departments to ensure that customer needs are met all the time.Following up with transport department to ensure on-time delivery.Training and mentoring junior staff. Participation at the Lyon fashion fairUndertaking marketing trips to clients in Italy, France, Indonesia, China, and Hong Kong and maintaining strong relationships with the customers.Assisting in the automation of the sales function and was part of the SAP core team of the Company.Completing sales related weekly & monthly reports.

Work closely with designers Sourcing of all raw materials requierd for production in a timely manner to ensure the smooth running of production lines.Involvement in production, new product development and sign off decisionsReacting to sales performanceAchieving sales, margin, inventory level budgets and rotating stocks for sub - contract ordersMaintaining relationship with factory’s / vendors to ensure the end to end critical path process across all functions are delivered to meet in store datesAssist in developing and maintaining key standards on fit and quality aligned to our agreed customer profile.Planning weekly WIP meetings with internal stakeholders to ensure on time order delivery dates are on track and update customers on progressPreparation of Monthly SWOT analysis Range presentationsLiaising with all facets of the business to maintain brand co-ordination Maintaining communication with stores and shipping

forecast levels of demand for services and productsconduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and qualityliaise between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customersbuild and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliersnegotiate and agree contracts, monitoring the quality of service providedraise purchase orders and process payments and invoiceskeep contract files and use them as reference for the futuredevelop strategies to make sure that cost savings and supplier performance targets are met - or exceededkeep a constant check on stock levelsdevelop a purchasing strategyproduce reports and statistics on spending and savingevaluate bids and make recommendations, based on commercial and technical factorsensure suppliers are aware of business objectivesattend meetings and trade conferencestrain and supervise the work of other members of staffImplementing a Stores System to ensure uninterrupted supplies for smooth function of production

Material planning for forecast production.Liaising with materials suppliers for purchasing supplies for the assembly lines.Coordinating with production, engineering, quality and finance departmentsManaging inventories for raw materials, laboratory items and consumables. Ensuring production continuity by monitoring stock levels.Obtaining approvals for raw materials from relevant departments and checking on safety standards.