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Riya Thakor

Richmond,Australia

Summary


Diligent procurement officer with solid background in procurement processes and supplier management. Successfully supported procurement operations and contributed to streamlined inventory control. Demonstrated skills in vendor negotiation and purchase order management.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Assistant

Titan Cranes & Rigging
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided purchase information to support budget planning, expenditures and financial commitments.
  • Organized distribution plans, delivery locations and technical specifications.
  • Monitored payments by closely comparing purchase orders and contracts to delivered services and inputs.
  • Facilitated timely delivery of goods by closely monitoring orders and addressing any delays or discrepancies promptly.
  • Coordinated with finance department to reconcile invoices, ensuring accurate payment processing and timely resolution of discrepancies.
  • Improved inventory control measures by conducting regular audits on stock levels and implementing a robust tracking system.
  • Reduced purchasing costs with strategic negotiation tactics in collaboration with suppliers, resulting in significant savings for the company.
  • Implemented policies and procedures for optimal purchasing methods and cost control.
  • Assisted in the development of procurement training materials, increasing team knowledge and promoting a culture of continuous learning within the organization.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by resolving issues related to product availability or delivery in a timely manner.

Administration team leader

Cargo & Logistics Management
11.2017 - 07.2023
  • Planning shipments based on product availability and customer requests
  • Tracking orders to ensure timely deliveries
  • Preparing shipping documents (e.g.: invoicing, purchase orders and bills of lading)
  • Coordinating supply chain procedures to maximize quality of delivery
  • Staff roistering
  • Maintaining updated records of orders, suppliers, and customers
  • Overseeing the levels of the warehouse stock and place orders as needed
  • Provide information to customers about the status of their orders
  • Liaison with internal and external stakeholders
  • Preparation and process purchase orders and documents in accordance with company policies and procedures
  • Sourcing and negotiating material requirements in terms of quality, price, terms, and delivery services
  • Reconcile and or resolving vendor discrepancies
  • Analysing landed costing in alignment with vendor pricing and the group foreign exchange management policy
  • Incoming wharf to yard container co-ordination
  • Client liaison face to face and on the phone

Education

Bachelor of Chemistry Science -

the University of Baroda

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent language skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Advance administration and clerical skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Project management skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Ability to analyse the market
  • Inventory report generation skills
  • Material requirement planning
  • Invoice preparation
  • Budget planning
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Inventory management
  • Cost control
  • Procurement
  • Contract negotiation
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Relationship building
  • Purchasing processes
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Project management
  • Market research
  • Order processing

Timeline

Procurement Assistant

Titan Cranes & Rigging
08.2023 - Current

Administration team leader

Cargo & Logistics Management
11.2017 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Chemistry Science -

the University of Baroda

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