Procurement and Contracts Manager
ORTA ANADOLU TEXTILE BAHRAIN W.L.L.
06.2010 - 09.2021
- Facilitating the demands and requirements of Manufacturing Plants of the company like machinery, spare parts, chemicals, Raw materials i.e Cotton, polyester, comber noel etc From Europe, USA, Fare East , Turkey, Pakistan, India, Middle East & Local market.
- Monitoring & supervising all imports & purchasing activity of the group and reporting to Managing Director / CFO.
- Finalizing blanket supply contracts in view of monthly requirements and the basis of yearly forecast
- Reviewing prices with regular intervals and keeping eye on market prices & situations
- Controlling purchasing activity of the company within the approved budgets
- Planning & monitoring stocks levels of stocks/inventory as per forecasts within the boundaries of company policy
- To lodge claims of under warranty machinery / parts / faulty materials and arrange for the replacements/refunds
- To search and introduce new quality vendors and suppliers to the company
- Research & development of new markets and supplier (continuous process)
- To monitor procurement cost and landed cost of each item and make efforts to reduce the cost
- Evaluating of suppliers / vendor performance 6 monthly and maintaining suppliers status &performance log
- Office administration & development of reporting staff in respect of knowledge & services
- Liaison with Shipping companies & agents for the clearance of shipments from ports and reviewing shipment status weekly basis
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
- Developed productive relationships with key account holders.
- Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports on purchasing operations.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Authorized purchase orders and consumables through ERP Software.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced average purchasing cycle times by 80%.
- Coordinated logistics for $ 4M per year operations.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
