Objective
A detail-oriented, results-driven Purchasing Professional with excellent negotiating, communication and time management skills. Decisive, analytical with experience and expertise in ‘product’ research, supplier evaluation, contract analysis, bid preparation and productive price negotiation
Experience
RESOLVE MARINE GROUP INC. July 2009 to Present
Position: Purchasing Asst.
-Purchasing for small rescue vessels and Marine Salvage projects. Purchasing includes Warehouse purchasing, purchase of Deck & Engine Spares, consumables, Lubes/Oils for the vessels, crane parts, equipments rental etc.
-Negotiating and securing the best pricing, coordinating deliveries and shipment follows ups.
-Establishing new, time & cost effective Supplier Contacts at new project sites.
RAVENSCROFT SHIP MANAGEMENT INC.Nov. 2006 to June 2009
Position: Technical Assistant – Purchasing
-Purchases spares, stores and supplies for company vessel fleet within specified budgetary parameters.
-Researches and sources Suppliers from the local and international arenas for provision of supplies for vessels sailing, repair yard or in dry-dock
-Assesses Suppliers for consideration/approval, by evaluating their reputation/history of reliability, product price/quality, cycle-time delivery.
-Conduct research on goods being purchased to ensure order accuracy and reliability.
-Negotiates contracts with Suppliers based on efficient pricing, reputed reliability and quality
-Creates Purchase Orders/other relevant information on materials ordered, for approval, securing best pricing and most efficient delivery method
-Prepares monthly reports on requisitions for and repairs made to the vessels
-Prepares frequent summary updates/status reports on transactions for Technical Superintendent and vessels
ALPHA DATA PROCESSING SERVICES LLC Feb. '01 to Oct. ‘06
Position: Purchasing/Sales Coordinator
-Coordinated with local and overseas Principals/Suppliers for purchasing of equipment to meet clients’ specifications, especially for IT industry
-Negotiated price discounts and delivery-time improvements.
-Engaged in costing work-ups for sales
-Prepared and sent quotes to clients
TECHNICAL PARTS COMPANY Oct. ’97 to Feb. ‘01
Position: Department Assistant – Purchasing and Sales
-Assisted in international procurement and sales of equipment and technical products for oil industry
-Processed quotations and followed-up on bids and negotiations
-Assisted in audit preparations for ISO 9000 designation.
ASEA, BROWN, BOVERI, LTD. Jan ’96 to Oct. ‘97
Position: Site Secretary – Purchasing
-Assisted Stores Manager in stock purchasing and monitoring
-Purchased equipment and spares
-Designed technical drawings, project schedules
-Compiled weekly reports by liaising with engineers, using MS Projects Software
Education
B.A. in English Literature
Honors Diploma in Systems Applications
Post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
Internal Auditor Training Program
Certification
Skils
Oracle Purchasing Systems software
Cabinet NG Purchasing software
Contract/price negotiation
Bid preparation and approval
ISO Lead Auditing capabilities
Project Management follow-up using MS Projects Software
Microsoft Office and Internet proficiency