Accomplished Procurement Engineer at Complete Shopfitters Pty Ltd, adept in supplier relationship management and cost analysis. Spearheaded initiatives achieving significant cost savings and optimized supply chain efficiency. Excelled in strategic sourcing and fostering key partnerships, demonstrating a keen ability for demand forecasting and material requirement planning. Proven track record in enhancing procurement processes and achieving material cost reductions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Engineer
Complete Shopfitters Pty Ltd
12.2006 - Current
Negotiated vendor payment terms and contract conditions to meet aggressive production and cost requirements.
Implemented improvement initiatives to achieve inventory cost reductions and raw material delivery precision.
Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts with suppliers and continuously monitoring market trends.
Conducted market research to gather intelligence on industry trends, competitor strategies, and potential new suppliers.
Reduced lead times by collaborating closely with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of critical components.
Collaborated with engineering team to identify opportunities for material substitutions or design changes, ultimately reducing costs without compromising product performance.
Approved requisitions, placed purchase orders and expedited goods and services to meet Just In Time (JIT) inventory controls.
Ensured high-quality materials sourcing through supplier audits, quality checks, and thorough evaluation processes.
Developed strong relationships with key suppliers to secure favorable pricing and terms for the company.
Played a crucial role in the development of annual procurement budgets, aligning material needs with financial constraints.
Optimized inventory levels by analyzing usage patterns and forecasting future demand accurately.
Provided Requests for Information (RFIs) to potential suppliers for quotations on desired requirements.
Established long-term strategic partnerships with suppliers onboarding new vendors who demonstrated potential for growth and innovation.
Created monthly and quarterly budget reports comparing projected costs with actual performance.
Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives that resulted in significant cost reductions for the organization.
Improved procurement efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing automation tools.
Maintains partnerships with whole supply chain to drive regular performance reviews against quality, cost and delivery.
Established reliable, cost-effective supply sources to support full production of [Type] product lines.