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British Columbia, Canada

British Columbia, Canada

Faridabad Area, India

• Sourced raw material by analysis of procurement data using ERP system and interfacing with internal stakeholders and material planning team.
• Executed cost-benefit Analysis, market research, SWOT analysis and contingency plans and risk management plans.
• Worked closely with CFO and Sales Team to implement strategic sourcing & material forecasting.
• Managed aging inventory in Microsoft Navision by identification of inactive inventory in coordination with management and proposing possible recovery programs
• Trained staff on Cost effective purchasing.

Faridabad Area, India

• Managed Purchasing activities for various industry based projects involving various stages including Engineering, Planning, manufacturing, implementation.
• Provided recommendations for overall Cost reduction, Lead Time reduction, Material planning and Process Improvement.
• Extracted data for analysis using software like Microsoft Navision, MS Excel and Circulated relevant findings across the Organization.
• Drafted and negotiated complex multi-million dollar contracts across the globe for best Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD).
• Resolved Backorder situations by coordinating with suppliers & inventory team and suggestingsubstitute options as per material requirement.
• Provided status updates of projects during PRM's (Project Review Meetings), TRM's (Target Review Meetings) to the management and other stakeholders.

Faridabad Area, India

• Drafted and executed RFx/RFP/RFQ packages and carried out the supply chain processes from procurement-to-payment.
• Evaluated quotations based on the total cost of ownership and best value for money, considering various parameters like consistency, cost, quality, reliability, agility and risk.
• Drafted and negotiated purchase orders, contract and letter of credit terms and conditions. Coordinated with logistics, customs clearance, quality and accounts payables.
• Conferred with end-users and vendors on late deliveries and implement reverse logistics for defective goods. Ensured effective resolution of quality complaints related to Raw Materials and Finished Goods.

• Tabulated records by updating and maintaining vendor information in the Centralized database system.
• Maintained and Filed Purchase related documents in an organized manner as per established standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Assisted in document audits in coordination with Purchase Department to provide answer to document related queries.
• Compiled Material requisitions through proficient use of Microsoft Excel

Faridabad Area, India

• Created and executed action plans to minimize or eliminate potential work stoppages and ensure the perfect delivery of materials
• Ensured Expediting at supplier locations is performed in accordance with required project practices, Work Instructions, and any other applicable governing documents.
• Worked with all main disciplines in Procurement, Engineering, Production, Inspection and Logistics & incorporated relevant information gained from these departments into the expediting reports.
• Managed incoming work orders and resolved any material or documentation shortages before releasing/allocating material for production.