18 years experience in procurement field, hardworking and pro-active Procurement Manager with an upbeat and positive attitude. Possessing a track record of achievements and a proven ability to manage the vendor / supplier base to reduce lead time and cost wherever possible. Results driven and able to use initiative to develop effective solutions to supply chain problems whilst having an active and dynamic approach to work and getting things done efficiently.
Enter Description
Mandina Group Of Industries (Madinah Enterprises Ltd (Kisan Steel Division), Madinah Sugar Mills (Pvt) Ltd, Faisalabad Oil Refinery (Pvt) Ltd . 92NEWS HD.Forecasting levels of demand for services and productsConducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers.Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers.Negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring the quality of service provided.Process payments and invoices.Keep contract files and use them as reference for the future.Develop strategies to make sure that cost savings and supplier performance targets are met - or exceeded.Undertake value for money reviews of existing contracts and arrangements.Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities.Keep a constant check on stock levels.Give presentations about market analysis and possible growth.Develop 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 objectivesTrain and supervise the work of other members of staff.For Vendor DevelopmentEffective management of vendor database.ABC classification of vendors on the basis of criteria like cost, quality, timely delivery etc.Development of new vendors.Conducting training for vendors to educate them about companys requirements and help them in improving their performance.Evaluating vendors & negotiating the price, delivery schedule and terms and conditions with them.Timely clearance of payments & handling vendor inquiries.Running programs to evaluate vendors based on the feedback from internal stake holders.Developing reports on various programs run for vendor development for top management.
Responsible for optimization of the supplier base into a select group of proven high quality suppliers and strategic partners relationships. Work closely with all levels of management within the Company to determine needs, develop strategies and plan and provide procurement sources in support of those needs. Proven, Fourteen years’ experience in sourcing, purchasing, and cost-estimating.
Managing all the procurement activities and a team of procurement engineers and staff.
Cater for the project materials/equipment\'s requirements, as per project technical specifications.
Ensure materials for projects are procured well within budget and delivered on a timely basis to meet work requirements.
Setting up the weekly, monthly, quarterly procurement plan.
Procurement of raw material from national and international market.
Development of alternative local sources for imported raw materials which helps in cost saving.
Purchasing machines with improved technology to increase production.
Planning and budgeting of purchase functions, involving cost estimation, contract negotiations.
Inviting and allotting tenders.
Liaison with the engineering department to maintain optimum inventory.
Implementing systems to avoid situations like over-stocking or out-of-stock which cause production and financial losses.
Liaison with finance department for timely payment of bills.
Developing reports on procurement and usage of material for top management.
Effective management of vendor database.
ABC classification of vendors on the basis of criteria like cost, quality, timely delivery etc.
Development of new vendors.
Conducting trainings for vendors to educate them about company’s requirements and help them in improving their performance.
Evaluating vendors & negotiating the price, delivery schedule and terms and conditions with them.
Timely clearance of payments & handling vendor inquiries.
Responsible for tender planning and scheduling functions.
• Responsible for tender control and tender package review to brief head section in regard to tender management.
• Assist on tender issues and services to head section and senior tender specialist
• Assists in meeting the departmental objectives and performance targets in relation to project planning
• Reviews all tender and contracts projects for opportunities for improved methods of delivery, schedule optimization, savings and control.
• Submitting monthly planning & scheduling status reports.
• Analysing cost elements for each items of the tender
• Manipulate data and produce management information. Communicate effectively to senior management the status of quotes, bids and tenders, customer price plans and all contract pricing.
• Monitor the expiry dates of all contracts and take appropriate action to review prices, discount and terms.
• Manage the entire bid as a project from RFQ release up to final conclusion of the contract.
• Communicates with the User Department on an ongoing basis with respect to Tender requirements and Tender status.
• Prepares correspondences to internal departments, bidders and contractors.
• Maintains tender files and arranges their archiving upon Tender completion Prepares Tenders status reports and expected timelines on a regular basis and when requested.
• Provide support to the corporate team for all pricing, quotes, bids & tenders.
• Consulting with and supporting departments about their purchasing needs.
• Soliciting competitive bids through requests for proposals (RFPs), request for quotations (RFQ) and request for information (RFIs) •
Maintain a suitable and diverse pool of suppliers
• Work as a purchaser for Electrical and mechanical spare parts and having good knowledge about local as well overseas suppliers.