Driven purchasing manager with over 10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, and contract management. Proven track record of reducing cost and increasing efficiency in procurement operations. Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical thinking with excellent problem-solving skills. Organized with leadership skills, ready to help the team achieve company goals.
• Manage procurement operations for a multinational manufacturing company with an annual purchasing budget of $300 million.
• Negotiated supplier contracts resulting in an average cost saving of 10%.
• Managed a team of 13 buyers/procurers and provided mentorship to ensure high-quality work.
• Successfully aligning local and Regional/Global purchasing operational implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement procurement strategies to support business objectives.
• Conducted market research to identify new suppliers and products, resulting in increased efficiency and improved quality.
• Monitored supplier performance and resolved issues to ensure on-time delivery of goods and services.
• Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers to ensure the best pricing and service.
• Negotiated prices and contracts for critical raw material items with big spend.
• Conducted market research of raw material price and identify new suppliers and products.
• Monitored supplier performance and resolved issues.
• Collaborate with the technical team to develop alternative material sources.
• Managed the procurement budget and provided regular reports to senior management.
• Implemented supplier evaluation and audit.
• Negotiated prices and terms with raw material suppliers
• Making a good relationship with existing suppliers
• Working with a planning team to maintain stock inventory, order, and delivery schedule
• Maintain and follow up on import documents
• Managed invoices and administration for the payment process to the finance department
Procurement
Sourcing
Vendor Management
Contract management
Negotiation
Project management
Communication
Analytical thinking
Problem-solving
Leadership
Organization
Continuous improvement