FIROOZEH RAD

Houston, TX US Citizen

adzw4n@r.postjobfree.com 832-***-****

PURCHASING / PROCUREMENT / BUYER SPECIALIST

Supply Chain Management / Purchasing / Buyer / Material Quality and Quantity / Cost & Delivery Negotiation / Procurement Process Improvement / Oil & Gas Operators & Contractors / Manufacturing Companies / Operation Support Highly organized and self-motivated professional with extensive experiences in purchasing and securing proper quantity and quality of materials in line with schedule, budget, and technical requirements. A multitask team player with strong communication skills in obtaining quotations and soliciting bid proposals while negotiating lowest prices with shortest delivery times. History of success in supplying project/production requirements ahead of schedule, generating significant cost savings, and developing new policies and procedures to enhance overall procurement processes. HIGHLIGHTED AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Project Procurement Support

• Source and Strategy Development

• Purchase Order (PO) Generation

• Request for Quotation (RFQ)

• TBE and CBE

• Inventory control

• Request for Proposal (RFP)

• Vendor and Supplier Relationships

• Budget and Schedule Compliance

• Quality Assurance and Cost Control

• ERP (SAP, Matrix, Cloud Suite, etc.)

• Cost analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

Senior Procurement Specialist / Buyer June.2021 – Present Group TFE Houston, TX

Supplying rotating equipment, piping materials, valves, instrumentations, process equipment for capital goods and materials intended for the oil, mining, and industrial sectors. Selected Contributions:

• Prepare complete RFQ package including all details, specifications, and expectations for suppliers

• Reviewing proposals and selecting vendor to provide material, services, and equipment.

• Procuring required materials & equipment efficiently & effectively in line with policies & procedures.

• Negotiate commercial aspects of contracts for materials, equipment & services to attain acceptable quality, price, payment terms and delivery.

• Placing orders for all material, services, and equipment.

• Entering requisitions in ERP for all items to be purchased.

• Auditing contractors and subcontractors purchasing documentation, including: EUD, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice & MTRs.

• Coordinate with legal entities for paperwork legislation & export formalities.

• Assuring all change orders are properly documented and processed.

• Prepare and communicate shortage and backlog reports.

• Review, update and maintain Purchase Orders and report supplier non-conformances (NCR).

• Standardize tools, equipment, & supplies as required across several projects to reduce cost.

• Expediting material, services, and equipment.

• Communicate with customers and updating them about order progress on regular basis.

• Manage supply chain metrics reporting.

Procurement Specialist / Buyer Nov.2016 – June.2021 Sunbelt Supply Houston, TX

Work with customers and suppliers to coordinate & handle key procurement activities for one of the largest inventories of valves & actuators in North America. Ensures product availability to meet demands by planning and carrying out the movement of products and equipment domestically and internationally. Interact daily with the Sales & Operation Manager, Vendors, Freight Forwarder, Commercial Team & end-users to execute procurement, forecast & replenishment plan.

Selected Contributions:

• Under general supervision, places orders for varieties of materials, with established or new vendors.

• Plan, manage, and coordinate all procurement activities including purchasing, expediting, material management, supplier quality, logistics and field procurement.

• Lead the charge in evaluating and selecting suppliers, establish and maintain vendor relations, negotiations, bid evaluations and recommendations.

• Provide punctual and precise updates to both internal and external customers. Buyer Feb.2014 – Oct.2016

Total Business Concepts USA Houston, TX

Handle inquiries of various industrial equipment including HVAC, pumps, electric motors, and related spare parts for customers in NA & Middle East through European & American suppliers. Communicate with end users

& vendors from RFQ stage to order delivery & after sales support. Highlighted Contributions:

• Successfully focused on the supply base to improve on-time delivery.

• Qualified and resourced new international suppliers resulting in significant cost savings.

• Formulated purchasing policies and ensured implementation in Supply Chain department in line with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirements.

• Continually remained ahead of supply schedule and contributed to 10% reduction in import costs.

• Instrumental in company conversion of software applications and procedures. Procurement Specialist / Buyer Feb. 2010 – Jan.2014 Aluminum Pars Co. THR, IR

Directed and coordinated purchasing and importing of assigned complex technical commodities such as raw materials, parts, and machinery from for an aluminum manufacturer. Selected Contributions:

• Formulated purchasing policies and ensured implementation in Supply Chain department in line with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirements.

• Continually remained ahead of supply schedule and contributed to 10% reduction in import costs.

• Instrumental in company conversion of software applications and procedures.

• Earned Employee Award in recognition of consistently outstanding performance.

• Obtained and evaluated vendor quotes. Communicated and negotiated pricing and deliveries with internal customer and suppliers

• Prepared Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) documents.

• Compiled and presented periodic reports of purchasing activities to management.

• Oversaw import activities by negotiating with freight forwarders, conducting order registration and insurance, coordinating third-party inspections, and drafting paperwork for customs clearance EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

BSc in Supply Chain Management SBU UNIVERSITY

Additional Professional Development

• Certificate in Principles of International Global Transportation Logistics

• Purchasing Orders, Letters of Credit, and Incoterms

Contact this candidate