Parul Pathrabe
Bangalore
Summary
Organized and strategic Assistant Procurement Manager with a solid background in managing procurement operations, negotiating contracts, and improving supply chain efficiency. Proven skills in supplier relationship management, cost reduction strategies, and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated success in fostering cross-functional collaboration for process improvements while maintaining high levels of quality control.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager- Procurement
Reliance Retail Limited
Bangalore
06.2022 - Current
- Conducted evaluations to identify optimal vendors for beverage procurement.
- Facilitated the procure-to-pay process to streamline the operational timelines.
- Scheduled and facilitated vendor meetings to review co-packing agreements for Beverages.
- Managed relationships with various third-party vendors and suppliers by providing support during negotiations and contract management activities.
- Built relationships with external vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing on resources required for successful completion of projects.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved contract negotiation practices.
- Advised management on strategic sourcing decisions aimed at reducing overall costs while increasing value-added services from suppliers.
- Implemented process improvements related to procurement operations such as inventory control, order management, supplier selection, evaluation, performance management.
- Managed end-to-end import procurement for internationally sourced beverages-Raw Materials and Finished Goods.
- Established relationships with international suppliers to facilitate procurement process.
- Monitored shipments and obtained clearance from customs and other agencies.
- Prepared and processed import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws and procedures.
- Handled shipment coordination for products beginning in country of origin and ending at final destination.
Intern
Setmycar
Mumbai
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Facilitated B2B meetings to capture vendor requirements for business support.
- Negotiated prices of equipment and materials for business requirements.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Delivered actionable insights through industry trend reporting, influencing business strategy development.
- Assessed consumer interests to enhance market appeal of products and solutions.
Education
MBA - Marketing
Durgadevi Saraf Institute of Management Studies
Mumbai, Maharashtra05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
Nagpur05-2020
Skills
- Supplier Evaluation
- Strategic sourcing
- Procurement management
- Contract negotiation
- Supplier relationship management
- Purchase order processing
- Negotiation techniques
- Customs compliance
- Import/export compliance
- Import documentation
- Procurement processes
Certification
- Certification in Procurement & Sourcing Introduction.
- Certification in Procurement Basics.
- Certification in Strategic Sourcing.
- Certification in Supplier Management.
- Certification in Supply Market Analysis.
Languages
Marathi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
- Urban Gardening
- Travelling
- Trekking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Manager- Procurement
Reliance Retail Limited
06.2022 - Current
Intern
Setmycar
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Certification in Procurement & Sourcing Introduction.
- Certification in Procurement Basics.
- Certification in Strategic Sourcing.
- Certification in Supplier Management.
- Certification in Supply Market Analysis.
MBA - Marketing
Durgadevi Saraf Institute of Management Studies
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
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