Purchasing Coordinator Procurement Specialist

JAWARIA TAZEEN

***** ******** ****** **. ***** Land TX 77498 713-***-**** *******@*******.***

Highly motivated professional seeking a position in supply chain management and international logistics

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Master of Science in Supply Chain and Logistics

Spring 2023

University of Houston

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain & Logistics Technology with Purchasing minor

December 2017

(Summa Cum Laude, GPA: 3.9)

University of Houston

Certifications & Professional Affiliations:

International Logistics & Supply Chain

Advanced International Logistics

Fundamentals of Logistics & Supply Chain

CAREER OVERVIEW

Procurement Specialist

Censeo Homes. Houston, TX

August 2018 – Present

Established and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to align business requirements.

Evaluate and compare contracts and finalize suppliers to facilitate internal stake holder requirements.

Generated $500k+ in savings by launching a multi-partner discounts program.

Manage negotiations of production capacity and vendor pricing.

Monitor inventory levels in different communities and manage house releases for construction.

Maintain vendor pricing in ERP system as part of quarterly updates.

Manage the circulation of RFPs and RFQs and completed the cycle with purchasing contracts.

Export Logistics Coordinator

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). Houston, TX

August 2017 – March 2018

Plan and coordinate logistics for outbound shipments via truck, rail and sea vessels.

Resolved problems with export shipment milestones and took ownership of numerous invoice disputes focusing on client satisfaction and company interests.

Negotiate pricing, file new service contracts and renew rate agreements to ensure competitive rates.

Maintain MSC proprietary IT system (ERP) with all inventories, shipments and their delivery status.

Ensure compliance with international regulations on export operations.

Provide logistics support and manage global export process to strategic accounts and challenging accounts.

Utilize interpersonal skills to work as a team player in a dynamic and diverse environment along with working independently where deem necessary.

Purchasing Coordinator

SSR Distributors. Houston, TX

October 2013 – August 2017

Responsible for clarifying requirements, preparing request for quote and negotiating terms and conditions.

Reduced average invoice backlog from 30 days to 5 days through purchase-to-pay process.

Saved thousands of dollars by resolving vendor statement backlog to ensure timely, economical and quality procurement.

Coordinate order discrepancies, shipment shortages, and transactional errors with suppliers.

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

SAP (Supply Chain Management)

Mark System (ERP)

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