Resume procurement- purchasing in India Goa

Work Experience Purchasing Manager-Distribution Dimes, Calicut, India Jun 2020-Current • Successfully developed sourcing strategies and identified potential suppliers • 9% cost improvements realized compared to targets • Formed relationships and long-term partnerships with suppliers • Build trust and rapport with business stakeholders • Contract negotiated with suppliers and performance evaluated Purchasing Manager-Yoyo Foods, Lusaka, Zambia Sept 2018- April 2020 • Ensured that the business's supply chain for all direct and indirect materials and services is secure, sustainable and profitable • Generated procedure and process flow for the procurement process • Identified sourcing risks and made sure timely mitigation measures were taken • Risk assessment was carried out in conjunction with the creation of purchasing policies and SOPs in order to enhance operational performance • Achieved savings of $240M from a spend of $8MM • Enhanced vendor relationships, best terms and pricing negotiated, and performance monitored • Category-based procurement approach was implemented for ongoing success • Reduced spend by $22M by negotiating contracts with alternate supplier for date coding process • Agreed volume rebate with seasoning and film suppliers, gained $11M • Worked together with stakeholders to ensure efficient operations • Dealt with value engineering, cost reduction, and BOM costing initiatives • NPD and marketing promotion plans were carried out timely • Made ensuring that there is open and transparent communication throughout the team Purchasing /Admn. Manager- Ansar Institute of Technical Education- India June 2015- Aug.2018 • Organize and coordinate teamwork for planning and assessing procurement activities • Manage the organization's daily operations in accordance with legislative requirements • Optimize resource utilization & streamline processes aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and departmental performance Global Procurement Analyst - Frito-Lays(PepsiCo), Saudi Snack Foods, Riyadh – Saudi Arabia Nov 2008 – April 2015 • Contributed in delivering budgets for up to $100M FY by establishing adequate supplier base • Handled smooth materials and vendor management process • Managed import and local contract talks for direct and indirect goods • Commercial bargaining and value engineering projects maintained MCOGS • Concentrated on creating a strong vendor sourcing strategy and risk mitigation procedures • Forced expense transparent bidding procedures that increase cost consistency • Updated inventory levels were preserved for customized replenishment cycles and MRP • Revised RFQ procedure and vendor assessment • Worked closely with R&D to deliver the productivity agenda • Managed sourcing for the development of new products with R&D and marketing • Assurance of adherence to purchase guidelines and controls • Analyzed patterns in spend and costs • By analyzing annual demand and booking, freight expenses were reduced by 11% • Created and maintained yearly Procurement plans and budgets • Evaluated team performance and provided feedback for increasing productivity • Improved the visibility of the results of the purchasing department through ad hoc, weekly, and monthly reports

MBA

• Procurement Management • Vendor Management • Negotiation • Strategic Sourcing • Supply Management • Inventory Management • Strong Maths and Analytical • Interpersonal Skills • Stakeholder Management • Efficient with Microsoft Office and ERP systems

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A global procurement expert with a focus on results and experience in building strategic and cost-effective vendors. Strong analytical abilities, capacity to establish and sustain beneficial relationships and dynamic team player. Worked with various manufacturing firms including multinational companies (PepsiCo/Frito Lay). A track record of success in meeting objectives within tight deadlines, operational goals and expansion plans. Carries out supplier negotiations, sourcing and inventory management