Procurement Specialist

Jaipaul Jagdeo

Phone 905-***-**** ** Boulder Crescent, Hamilton, ON L0R 1P0 ********@*******.***

Profile

A Business Professional with over 12 years of skills and experience in Management, Purchasing, Sales, customer service and Warehousing.

Core Competencies

Purchasing ● Negotiation ● Accounting

Project Management ● Warehouse & Logistics ● Materials Management

Customer Relations ● Operations Management ● SAP/ERP

Professional Qualification

Graduated with honors in Materials Management/Purchasing/Logistics (Mohawk College)

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, outlook, AS400

Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of Business Math and Accounting

Certified in Tri-Tech software for e-commerce, barcode labeling, inventory management, report catalogue and customer management

Excellent written and oral communication skills dealing with teams

Keen attention to detail, strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent customer service skills resolving issues and business matters

Ability to work independently and multi-task

Professional Work Experience

Store Manager/Director of Sales – Corbeil Appliances, Ancaster, ON 2013 – 2018

Developed, organized and implemented weekly schedules, monthly staff reviews, action plans, new projects, processes and procedures for staff resulting in higher performances

Liaised with procurement and logistics managers in purchasing and fulfillment of customer orders and deliveries

As inventory manager constantly organizing and replenishing warehouse inventory to avoid stock out

Usage of SAP/ERP management system to communicate/exchange information within company’s departments, suppliers and third parties

Proven ability to recruit, hire and train a qualified staff with superb ability to build excellent relationships with customers to generate profits

Authorized all final customer negotiations on product, price, promotion, delivery and extended warranty

Handled all administrative duties including all returns, exchanges, cash/bank deposits and customer complaints both in store and on phone.

Focused on the core key performance indicators (KPI) in order to keep cost low and increase profits

Phone 905-***-**** Jaipaul Jagdeo ********@*******.***

Purchasing Agent “Major Appliances” – Sears, Toronto, ON 2010 – 2013

Prepare all suppliers; RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and all follow up letters to finalize transactions

Execute effective negotiation tactics with suppliers on price, availability on product and delivery schedules

Place purchase orders ensuring the flow of inventory guarantees optimum stock levels, meets lead time and turnover goals

Foster and manage good relationships with suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and adherence to terms

Analyze spend and prioritize procurement plan to maximize savings

Work closely with sales department from various stores to make necessary changes to purchase orders and fulfill customer orders

Collaborate with accounting and logistics teams to develop and forecast buying strategies

Senior Sales/Trainer– The Brick, Hamilton, ON 2005 – 2013

Top performer writing over 1.5 million dollars annually

Showcased management in training and motivating sales team to achieve personal goals

Worked closely with management in sharing, implementing and evaluating ideas

Planned and executed store events with managers to generate sales

Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all suppliers for future business

Nominated amount peers for being top performer in different categories of sales

Awarded with plaques and certificates for being #1 sales consultant in Ontario

Education

Supply Chain Management “Post Graduate Certificate” – Mohawk College Dec. 2018

Accounting & Computer Applications “Diploma” – Toronto School of Business

Business Administration “Bachelor Degree”– University of Guyana

References Available Upon Request

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