Parth Patel

• Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions, and promoting compelling business opportunities
• Managed Overall needs & accounts for high-value clients like Godrej, MAX, D-Mart, Bajaj, Nykaa, Reliance, MINISO, Deal Share, Arochem etc.
• Negotiated contract terms with vendors to balance cash flow against possible price savings with technical and operational input from stakeholders and colleagues.
• Managing needs of clients after evaluating required stocks by releasing purchase orders to respective suppliers.
• Reduced order lead times by working closely with suppliers to expedite shipments when necessary.
• Improved inventory management by implementing an efficient system for monitoring stock levels.
• Recorded price histories, vendor relationship issues and purchasing document terms.
• Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
• Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
• Conducted re-negotiations with vendors on rejections, disposition and adjustment of purchased materials not meeting specifications.
• Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
• Mentored junior members of the team in key account management best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the organization.
• Generated reports, documents and analysis in MIS for senior management review and approval.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers for optimal pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
• Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
• Conducted market research to identify new suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
• Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
• Supported sales and reporting for large and medium-sized accounts.
• Streamlined vendor payment process by collaborating with finance department on invoice reconciliation efforts.
• Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
• Developed strong relationships with vendors to improve communication and collaboration.
• Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
• Coordinated logistics activities related to transportation, shipping, and warehousing of purchased goods.
• Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
• Approved or rejected prices, terms and deliveries not in line with policy.
• Managed a team of purchasing professionals, providing guidance and support for their development.
• Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
• Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
• Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.
• Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies.
• Drove store revenue by offering customers accessories and related purchases to complete selections.
• Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
• Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
• Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information.

Active participation in Sports (Hockey).

Won competitions like best handwriting and best sketch artist. - Interested in the portraying of human figures.