Nimit Shah
Brisbane,Australia
Summary
Dynamic procurement professional with a proven track record at Unique Metals Laser, adept at vendor negotiations and inventory management. Successfully generated over 300 purchase orders, optimizing material flow and achieving significant cost savings. Skilled in ERP systems and committed to enhancing operational efficiency through effective problem-solving and collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Purchasing Assistant
Unique Metals Laser
01.2025 - Current
- Generated over 300 purchase orders and more than 100 RFQs, ensuring the timely procurement of raw materials.
- Maintained accurate purchase records, including the pricing of over 400 purchase orders, as well as reporting the inventory stock take.
- Collaborated with warehouse and logistics teams to optimise stock accessibility to ensure on-time delivery, and promptly resolve stock discrepancies.
- Managed procurement operations through Mietrack ERP, ensuring streamlined material flow and supplier compliance.
- Evaluated and negotiated with suppliers to optimize purchasing decisions based on the level of service, and reduce costs.
CNC Laser Operator
Unique Metals Laser
Coopers Plains, QLD
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated Trumpf and LVD fibre and CO2 laser machines for precision cutting and material processing.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring sufficient stock while minimizing excess.
- Worked with ERP systems (Oracle, Mietrack) to track production schedules and optimise workflow.
Procurement and Production Officer
Harlequin Signs and Plastics
Brisbane, QLD
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Successfully executed 6 city council projects and more than 10 high-value projects exceeding AUD 200,000.
- Managed procurement and supplier relations for 5 vendors, ensuring on-time sourcing of materials for production.
- Negotiated around 30 RFQs and 10 vendor contracts, securing favourable terms and pricing.
- Coordinated with project managers to align procurement with budgetary and timeline constraints.
Warehouse Material Handler
CPX Printing and Logistics
Brisbane, QLD
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained accurate inventory records and ensured the timely tracking of orders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth warehouse operations.
Global Sourcing Assistant
M.s Sara Enterprises
Gujarat, India
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Successfully coordinated procurement for major projects, including the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, valued at over $2.2 million AUD.
- Modified procurement strategy to source raw materials from international vendors, resulting in cost savings of over 60% on purchase costs.
- Completed almost 50 vendor evaluations to ensure compliance and quality assurance standards, resulting in the onboarding of over 30 vendors in 6 countries.
- Facilitated end-to-end sourcing and production planning worth $750k AUD for the Turkish Electricity Transmission Company.
- Managed over 100 local and over 25 international vendor relationships, handling supplier evaluation and negotiations.
Production Supervisor
M.s Sara Enterprises
Gujarat, India
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Supervised over 20 employees, overseeing production schedules and quality control.
- Trained over 30 new staff members on production processes and procedures.
- Enforced safety regulations in the production area, to limit safety violations and ensure employee well-being.
- Analysed monthly productivity reports to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
Education
MBA - Supply Chain Management and Information Systems
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD07.2025
MicroMasters Credential - Supply Chain Management
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
12-2024
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering
Navarachana University
India05.2023
Skills
- Procurement and end-to-end sourcing
- Vendor negotiations
- Inventory management
- Purchase order processing
- Invoicing and payments process
- Shipping and order tracking
- ERP systems: Oracle, Mietrack, SAP
- Database and MS Office proficiency
- Client and vendor liaison
- Lead time and backorder monitoring
- Logistics coordination
- Problem-solving and issue resolution
- Well Versed in AS40911 and AS40912
- Risk Mitigation
- Factory and Product Audit
- Ability to read engineering drawings
Timeline
Purchasing Assistant
Unique Metals Laser
01.2025 - Current
CNC Laser Operator
Unique Metals Laser
04.2024 - 01.2025
Warehouse Material Handler
CPX Printing and Logistics
11.2023 - 01.2024
Procurement and Production Officer
Harlequin Signs and Plastics
08.2023 - 04.2024
Global Sourcing Assistant
M.s Sara Enterprises
06.2021 - 07.2023
Production Supervisor
M.s Sara Enterprises
06.2020 - 06.2021
MBA - Supply Chain Management and Information Systems
University of Queensland
MicroMasters Credential - Supply Chain Management
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering
Navarachana University
Certification
- QLD Forklift License
Websites Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nimit-shah13
References
References available upon request.
Languages
- English, Native/ Bilingual
- German, Limited
- Chinese (Mandarin), Limited
Websites Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nimit-shah13
References
References available upon request.
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