Procurement Specialist Strategic Sourcing
Resume:
Pramila Maharjan
**********@*****.***
Austin, Texas
Professional Summary
With over 8 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, and cost savings. Skilled in using ERP systems, Quickbooks, WMS, negotiating contracts, and improving procurement processes to ensure compliance and efficiency. Proven track record of handling high-value purchases and delivering cost-saving results.
Core Competencies
Professional Experience
Procurement Specialist - iMarketAmerica Inc. (June 2023- current) Austin, Texas
● Managed full-cycle procurement, ensuring regulatory and policy compliance.
● Reviewed the Request For Quotation (RFQ, RFP) and developed vendor sourcing strategies using market research and performance evaluation.
● Assessed vendor quotations, analyzed pricing and terms, finalized vendor selection and managed vendor onboarding processes.
● Implemented cost-effective sourcing methods that resulted in nearly 50% savings and developed negotiation strategies reducing the supplier rates by over 25%.
● Processed and monitored high-value Purchase Orders (PO) with a focus on timely and accurate delivery.
● Generated, monitored, and closed (Goods Receipt, GR) 100+ purchase orders monthly, ensuring full adherence to procurement regulations.
● Developed reliable working relationships with clients by providing timely updates on pricing, quotations, purchase orders, and deliveries.
● Generated weekly procurement report to the management. Merchandising Assistant - SHOP LC (Aug 2021 – June 2023) Austin, Texas
● Analyzed market trends to identify in-demand products and onboard suitable suppliers accordingly.
● Coordinated the weekly intake of 100+ new samples, ensured each item was professionally photographed to be listed for website launch.
● Created and maintained SKUs, supported product setup in the system, and ensured data accuracy in both the Warehouse Management System
(WMS) and company website.
● Generated the daily pre-order reports, issued Purchase orders to multiple suppliers and coordinated for timely order fulfillment.
● Monitored and cleared the daily pre-order backlog of over 500+ in WMS.
● Tracked and managed purchase orders, working closely with the warehouse team to ensure smooth delivery operations. Procurement Officer - Environment and Public Health Organization (June 2015 - Feb 2021) Kathmandu, Nepal
● Managed the entire procurement processes ensuring adherence to organizational policies.
● Led procurement operations for several donor-funded projects, prioritizing operational efficiency, deliveries within the timeframe and budget.
● Facilitated procurement training for internal teams and local ward committees involved in project implementation to promote awareness of procurement guidelines.
● Managed organizational inventory and coordinated logistics such as travel, accommodation, and venue bookings for project activities. Environment and Public Health Organization - Volunteer during the devastating 7.8 Magnitude of Earthquake in Nepal (May 2015 – June 2015) Kathmandu, Nepal
● Assisted in relief operations during Nepal's 7.8 magnitude earthquake.
● Conducted data entry, clerical support, and report writing for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) projects.
● Trained in First Aid by Nepal Red Cross Society. Education
Master of Public Administration, November 2020
Major in Human Resource,
Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu
GPA: 3.53
Bachelor of Information Management, November 2014
Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu Nepal
GPA: 3.89
● Procurement Cycle ● ERP Systems (QuickBooks, BQMS, GSRM, SAP ERP)
● Strategic Sourcing ● WMS (Warehouse Management System)
● Supplier Relationship Management ● Data Analysis, Excel, Pivot Tables
● Negotiation and Cost Saving ● Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination
● Purchase Orders ● Creating SKU for a new product
● Bid Analysis ● Reporting
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