Purchasing Agent
Current• End-to-End Procurement Process Management• Competitive Bidding and Contract Negotiations for Public Procurement• Supply Chain Optimization and Procurement Documentation Development• Technical Advisory including Supplier Relationship Management• Trade Agreements and Administrative Law• Communication and Collaboration • Experience in working with Procurement Software like Oracle EBS and Maximo. • MS-Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint. • Multilingual –fluent in English, Punjabi, and Hindi.BC Ferries, Richmond, BC, Canada Purchasing Agent, Supply Chain Management, Sep 2023 to Present• Managing end-to-end procurement processes, issuing purchase orders, tracking orders, and ensuring on-time deliveries.• Monitoring and control of procurement costs, consistently staying within budgetary constraints.• Ensuring all purchased goods and services meet required quality standards and specifications.• Fostering strong vendor relationships, ensuring a reliable and efficient supply chain.• Vigilantly maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.• Handling market research to stay informed about industry trends, price fluctuations, and new suppliers.• Generating reports and maintaining detailed records related to procurement activities, enhancing transparency and accountability.• Conducting cost analysis, identifying, and implementing cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.• Proactively identifying and mitigating risks associated with procurement, minimizing supply chain disruptions.