Dynamic Purchasing Manager with proven success at Lotus Footwear Enterprises Ltd, excelling in vendor negotiation and inventory management. Achieved significant cost reductions through strategic supplier evaluations and effective procurement proposals. Adept at fostering team collaboration and implementing innovative solutions to enhance purchasing processes and ensure timely support for production needs.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Warehouse and Purchasing Supervisor
Lotus Footwear Enterprises Ltd Unit 2
Mangal Sipcot
05.2017 - 09.2025
Assisted in managing vendor relationships and negotiated purchase agreements.
Supported inventory management by tracking stock levels and reorder points.
Coordinated purchase orders and ensured timely delivery of supplies.
Participated in evaluating supplier performance and compliance with standards.
Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and pricing trends.
Maintained accurate records of purchases and supplier communications.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align purchasing strategies with needs.
Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock for production requirements.
Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
Maintained accurate records of purchases including invoices, price lists, product codes and descriptions.
Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure the best possible prices for goods and services.
Managed vendor accounts payable issues by providing accurate documentation when required.
Conducted regular vendor performance reviews to ensure quality standards were met.
Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
Created detailed specifications for requested items prior to issuing purchase orders.
Implemented policies and procedures for effective management of the purchasing process.
Coordinated importation of items via ocean and air.
Settled complex new and existing agreements or statements of work, requests for information and requests for proposals.
Identified systematic problems and root causes to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
Established cross-functional team that exceeded benchmarked order management metrics and reduced average purchasing cycle times time year-over-year.
Analyzed market and delivery systems to determine present and future material availability.
Verified purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list.
Identified dead inventory and created solutions for excess liquidation through creative inventory management solutions.
Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms.
Coordinated with departments to forecast purchasing needs effectively.
Implemented cost-saving initiatives across the purchasing department.
Trained and mentored junior staff on procurement procedures.
Monitored inventory levels and placed orders as needed to maintain appropriate stock levels.
Jayalakshmi construction
Site Engineer
Chennai
07.2016 - 04.2017
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.