SAP & ERP
Piyush Gajera
PURCHASE MANAGER
Rajkot,GJ
Summary
Results-driven Purchasing Manager well-versed in finding top vendors, negotiating favorable contracts and managing large budgets. Good financial acumen and understanding of recordkeeping requirements. Prepared to offer 09 years' of experience.
Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication and planning abilities. Exceptional leader skilled at reducing costs and increasing department efficiency.
Experienced Purchasing professional with top-notch leadership, program management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, reduces waste and supports business needs with efficient, high-quality materials.
Results-driven Purchase Manager with strong history of sourcing, negotiating and buying goods, materials and services to meet company operational requirements.
Seasoned Purchase Manager with 09 years of reliable experience sourcing goods, materials and services to meet operating goals. Manages cost-effective supply chain strategies and vendor negotiations to align with production schedules, customer requirements and continuity expectations. Develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders for optimal performance attainment.
Overview
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Language
8
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years of post-secondary education
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8
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchase Manager
Swastik Engitech Pvt Ltd
Rajkot, Gujarat
07.2018 - Current
- Oversaw 20 Crore budget and all purchasing needs for company.
- Decreased material expenses by 30% by managing tracking and supply.
- Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts.
- Enacted policies to [Result] while avoiding shortages of critical materials and supplies.
- Trained Purchasing Material to assess vendor capabilities, develop sources, and evaluate vendor performance for 25%.
- Approved or rejected prices, terms, and deliveries not in line with policy.
- Operated in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures for safety and well-being of staff and visitors.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with purchasing strategy.
- Recommended market change solutions without compromising quality or service while optimizing cost.
- Recorded price histories, vendor relationship issues and purchasing document terms ERP Software.
- Reviewed and negotiated existing agreements to optimize commercial terms.
- Established achievement targets and identified actions to reach objectives and operational goals.
- Conducted re-negotiations with vendors on rejections, disposition and adjustment of purchased materials not meeting specifications.
- Authorized purchase orders and consumables through ERP Software.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Worked with clients to resolve claim issues quickly and efficiently.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
- Established clear lines of communication between business and clients.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, saving over 50 Item in 04 Weeks.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Developed and initiated incentive and recognition programs for suppliers.
- Coordinated logistics for 01 crore per year operations.
- Adjusted procedures as needed to maximize department effectiveness.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Developed productive relationships with key account holders.
- Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements.
- Organized receipts, purchases and documentation of finished goods, packaging, materials and ingredients.
- Improved inspection policies to increase quality of raw materials and finished goods.
- Generated [Timeframe] reports, documents and analysis in ERP Software for senior management review and approval.
- Used ERP Software to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Received inbound phone calls from store managers and facility management associates, creating work orders and purchase orders to replace faulty or unsafe equipment or conditions.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets and maintained permanent records.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced average purchasing cycle times by 10%.
- Scheduled and organized inventory management of Electrical and Mechanical, worth over 10 Crore.
- Maximized operational effectiveness across territory.
Asst Purchase Manager
Natural Storage Solutions Pvt Ltd
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
12.2016 - 06.2018
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Supervisor
Wind World India Ltd
Jamnagar, Gujarat
12.2012 - 12.2016
- Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Enhanced training programs to strengthen employee knowledge and promote new managers from within.
- Revitalized remote area operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output and boost overall quality.
- Prepared, calibrated and monitored production machinery to maintain optimal production levels and consistently achieve daily targets.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Harivandana Collage
Rajkot 06.2007 - 10.2010
High School Diploma -
Shree Vallabh Vidhyalaya Upleta
Upleta 06.2004 - 03.2006
High School Diploma -
Nagvadar Madhyamik School
Nagvadar 06.2001 - 03.2004
Skills
Profit and loss understanding
Software
Timeline
Purchase Manager
Swastik Engitech Pvt Ltd
07.2018 - Current
Asst Purchase Manager
Natural Storage Solutions Pvt Ltd
12.2016 - 06.2018
Supervisor
Wind World India Ltd
12.2012 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Harivandana Collage
06.2007 - 10.2010
High School Diploma -
Shree Vallabh Vidhyalaya Upleta
06.2004 - 03.2006
High School Diploma -
Nagvadar Madhyamik School
06.2001 - 03.2004
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