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Khizer Baloch

Pallara,QLD

Summary

Highly skilled CRM-trained professional in Procurement and Supply Chain, bringing an extensive background of over 12 years in renowned multinationals spanning the Oil & Gas & Energy Sector, Automotive Industry, and Multinational Merchandise Sales. My diverse experience in both Supply Chain and Sales enables me to offer a unique perspective, acting as a valuable bridge between businesses and customers. With extensive experience in Purchasing / Inside Sales spanning various industries, I have honed my expertise in Negotiation, Operational Management, and Quality Assurance. My utmost priority is to provide maximum value to clients by leveraging our organization's comprehensive range of products and services, all while actively contributing to a safer future in our industry. As an excellent team player with a 'Can Do' attitude, I am a natural motivator with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. My positive outlook and strong commitment to deliverables drive me to perform at my best even under challenging circumstances. With a high level of personal initiative and energy, I am well-equipped to thrive under pressure and achieve success in any endeavor.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Purchasing

Origin Energy Australia
07.2023 - Current
  • Proficiently managed purchasing activities through SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba, overseeing the conversion of requisitions to purchase orders, and sourcing quotes for non-contracted inventory.
  • Directed and ensured timely, accurate, and compliant purchasing activities across diverse business units, adhering closely to the Procurement Directive and Contract Management Process.
  • Review and Validation of contracts in Ariba for automated purchasing, ensuring compliance with standard requirements.
  • Detailed understanding of the entire purchasing process, including on and off-contract procurement.
  • Worked closely with finance and accounting teams to resolve any discrepancies or issues related to supplier payments and invoices.
  • Participated in vendor meetings and conferences to stay updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in procurement.
  • Implemented and maintained an effective electronic procurement system, streamlining purchasing processes and documentation storage.
  • Conducted regular supplier meetings to address concerns, discuss performance metrics, and foster collaborative relationships.
  • Ensured strict adherence to internal and external regulations, managing purchasing records, evaluating associated risks, and effectively mitigating them.
  • Stayed informed about changes in relevant regulations and compliance requirements, ensuring procurement activities aligned with legal standards.
  • Part of the Multi-Million Core Project team known as Project WEBB.
  • Project involves a comprehensive transition process; specifically focusing on various aspects related to Purchasing POs, invoice discrepancies, contract, and catalog pricing reviews.
  • Achieved the Project Closure targets by 80% in 6 months.

Senior Procurement Buyer Australia and NZ (Contractor)

Westside Corporation Australia
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Conducted sourcing, evaluation, and recommendation of goods and services to be procured from the external supply market, aligning with Operational requirements and vendor selection criteria.
  • Review, Optimize and conduct cataloging for goods and services required to be identified in the ERP System (IFS).
  • Work with other members of the Supply Chain Team and key internal stakeholders (Operations Management, Finance, Legal, and Contracts Management) and key Vendors to review, analyze, forecast, plan, and report consumption and demand for inventories of equipment, spare parts, and consumables (Inventory) required in support of Operations.
  • Maintained records of supplied products, their availability, and lead times to ensure timely delivery and payment processing.
  • Managed local and international supplier details, including account information, location, and product details.
  • Monitored and expedited open and outstanding purchase orders using a combination of pro-active and re-active tools and techniques to ensure on-time delivery, payment, and closeout.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders and vendors to continuously improve vendor and Supply Chain performance, striving to achieve individual, team, and company specific KPIs.
  • Investigated and resolved discrepancies in purchase orders and payments to suppliers, proactively engaging with stakeholders to address issues.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant company Standards, Policies, and Procedures throughout the procurement and supply chain processes.

Lead Inside Sale & Purchasing Specialist

DNOW AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (Distribution Now)
12.2018 - 07.2022
  • Manage day-to-day interactions with suppliers and clients.
  • Involve with the Materials management team to ensure required inventory levels to enable reliable supply, whilst maintaining efficient stock turns.
  • Escalate complex issues to the company management to get the resolution.
  • Involve the supply chain management team when local knowledge is required or if the purchase threshold is exceeded.
  • Directly involve vendors and customers on complicated supply chain issues to minimize the risk of product quality, material cost, and product supply.
  • Interact with potential vendors to negotiate the pricing of the quotes to achieve the best results for the customers by winning the work and assisting management to secure the contract.
  • Interact with both Customers and Vendors to complete sales orders and follow them through the invoicing process.
  • Follow up on Order deliveries coming through Air/Sea Freight to ensure the order has been picked up correctly by Freight Forwarders and once shipped I reassure our materials Management team that it is delivered as per the expectation from our customers.
  • Cooperate and participate in all areas relating to Quality Assurance, policies, and procedures to ensure the supply and delivery of quality products and services to our customers.

Internal Sales Executive & Purchasing

Insulect Australia
05.2014 - 10.2018
  • Create quotes for existing and new customers as per their request.
  • Manage day-to-day interactions with suppliers and clients.
  • Sourcing new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and customer service calls.
  • Work directly with customers to ensure that the quote was received, answer any questions, and develop and maintain relationships with our existing customer base and ensure we have multi-level contacts across key accounts.
  • Manage Key accounts contact to ensure effective demand forecasting to the business.
  • Leverage those developed relationships to ensure a continuation of current revenues and the identification of additional product sale opportunities.
  • Expansion of customer profitability through monitoring of competitor activity by doing the market analysis.
  • Assist in the preparation of tenders and proposals.
  • Support efforts to exceed sales goals by engaging with customers and vendors on Quarterly or Annual Business Reviews.
  • The capturing of contact, sales, and marketing information into our CRM database system (HubSpot).

Education

Diploma -

Automotive Technology
01.2011

Advance Diploma - undefined

Procurement & Contracting
05.2025

Certificate 3 - undefined

Automotive
01.2010

Skills

  • CRM
  • Procurement
  • Supply chain
  • Negotiation
  • Operational management
  • Quality assurance
  • Customer service
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication skills
  • Relationship building
  • Shipping
  • Logistics
  • Microsoft Office
  • SAP S/4 HANA
  • IFS
  • Syspro
  • Ariba
  • OSM
  • Coupa
  • HubSpot
  • Category management
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Global procurement

Timeline

Senior Purchasing

Origin Energy Australia
07.2023 - Current

Senior Procurement Buyer Australia and NZ (Contractor)

Westside Corporation Australia
09.2022 - 05.2023

Lead Inside Sale & Purchasing Specialist

DNOW AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (Distribution Now)
12.2018 - 07.2022

Internal Sales Executive & Purchasing

Insulect Australia
05.2014 - 10.2018

Advance Diploma - undefined

Procurement & Contracting

Certificate 3 - undefined

Automotive

Diploma -

Automotive Technology

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