Procurement Buyer

Managed and negotiated supplier relationships to ensure optimal procurement outcomes.
Conducted strategic sourcing to identify and select suppliers based on quality, lead time, and cost efficiency.
Developed and maintained comprehensive expediting reports to track and improve procurement processes.
Facilitated local orders, ensuring timely delivery to customers and projects.
Implemented cost-saving initiatives and negotiated favorable pricing terms with suppliers.
Created, executed, and expedited purchase orders to meet organizational needs.
Coordinated with internal departments to align procurement activities with project requirements.

Managed supplier relationships and conducted negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions.
Analyzed and updated expediting reports to monitor procurement activities and identify areas for improvement.
Coordinated import (International ) and local orders, ensuring timely and accurate delivery to customers and projects.
Drove cost-saving measures and negotiated price reductions to achieve financial targets.
Created, executed, and expedited purchase orders to support business operations.
Monitored forwarders to ensure timely collection, consolidation, and transportation of shipments.
Conducted performance evaluations of suppliers, addressing issues related to delivery, quality, and lead times.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives.

Achievements:
Achieved a 20% reduction in lead times by optimizing supplier selection and logistics processes.

Addressed customer queries and made necessary call changes to meet service requirements.
Supplied job numbers to customers and captured invoice totals in the Capex master.
Managed after-hour standby phone, providing support and resolving issues as needed.
Applied eUective telephone etiquette to handle various customer situations and ensure satisfaction.
Met commitments to customers by delivering prompt and reliable service.
Coordinated with maintenance teams to ensure timely resolution of service calls.
Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and generated reports for management.

Achievements:
Streamlined the call capturing process, reducing response times by 30%.
Enhanced customer satisfaction scores by 15% through eUective query resolution

Captured import/export documents accurately onto the in-house system.
Liaised with clients to track containers and provide timely updates.
Reported back to internal customers in the Import & Export Department.
Processed weighbridge and import documents daily, ensuring data accuracy.
Maintained detailed records of shipping activities and generated reports for management.

Achievements:
Improved data accuracy by 20% through meticulous document processing.
Developed a tracking system that increased container tracking eUiciency by 25%

Captured invoices and manual GRVs, ensuring accurate data entry.
Liaised with suppliers to resolve outstanding invoice issues.
Maintained accurate records of transactions and generated reports for management.

Achievements:
Reduced invoice processing time by 15% through process improvements.
Enhanced supplier communication, resulting in a 10% increase in on-time payments.