Procurement and Purchasing Manager with 15+ Years Experience

Ravin Moodley

Surrey, BC **********@*****.*** Cell: 778-***-****

Procurement / Purchasing Manager

Profile

Demonstrates operational efficiency, fosters strong vendor relationships, and drives measurable cost savings. Passionate about evaluating and implementing service enhancements in collaboration with Sales and Operations teams while ensuring full compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Brings over 15 years of extensive experience in procurement processes, supply chain operations, project and risk management.

Skills

More than 11 years of experience as a Purchasing Manager, 5 years in Pharmaceutical Industry

Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Management and Diploma in Computer Data Processing

Knowledgeable in Processor, Material Requirement Planning, ERP, and inventory management

Excellent computer skills: ERP-SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Power BI, MS Dynamics, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, active listener, self-starter and leadership skills

Strong negotiation skills, strategic, problem solver, analytical thinker, innovative, and resourceful

Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License with clean abstract and reliable, private vehicle

Experience

Purchasing Manager Sep 2019 – Sep 2025

Canterbury Coffee, Burnaby, BC

Led daily procurement activities, ensuring timely, accurate purchasing and compliance with policies.

Managed procurement budget of $15M CAD for finished goods, raw materials, equipment and services.

Partnered with Inventory Control, Product Development, Sales, Finance, and import agents to optimize tariff structures, reduce costs and strengthen supply chain efficiency.

Led transportation and freight procurement, reduced logistics costs and streamlined inbound and outbound flows, brought in alternative transport companies and saved $100k per year

Analyzed market trends and new product launches to identify cost savings and quality enhancements.

Developed and maintained supplier relationships while ensuring assigned regional suppliers implemented business plans aligned with cost, technology, and continuous improvement objective

Ensured alignment with Canada’s Bill S-211 by strengthening supply-chain reporting practices, enhancing documentation controls, and supporting annual corporate compliance disclosures

Oversaw Canterbury’s facilities, ensuring compliance, performance, and cost-effective operations.

Inventory Planner Oct 2016 – Sep 2019

Container World, Richmond, BC

Inventory and risk management of key customers with portfolio of 900 SKU

Procurement of inventory from 60 Global suppliers while considering pricing, lead time and MOQ

Tracked, updated and co-coordinated shipments with Freight Forwarders and customers

Calculated and uploaded of forecasting for inventory planning system

Provided daily, weekly, monthly reporting and pricing, and key account support to customers

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Supply Chain Manager Mar 2011 – Aug 2016

Sun Pharmaceuticals, Johannesburg, South Africa

Led daily logistics and supply chain activities, ensuring timely purchasing and compliance with policies.

Built and managed distributor and vendor relationships, driving performance and resolving issues.

Prepared and managed inventory reconciliation with distributors and GMP warehouses

Accomplished procurement of finished goods, raw materials and packaging with a budget of $15M USD

Achieved savings of $1.8M USD with sourcing of alternative suppliers and improved negotiations.

Finalized procurement strategy for manufacturing and selection of alternative packaging suppliers

Key participant of the Sales and Operations Process (S&OP)

Senior Business Support Manager Jun 2005 – Sep 2010

Chevron, Johannesburg, South Africa

Managed Sales and Operation Process (S&OP) to finalise monthly sales, forecasting and manufacturing for the lubricants team.

Prepared financial reports, profitability analysis, and high-level presentations.

Managed pricing process and updated in ERP (SAP) after feedback from Sales, Customers and Markets

Supported three channels and 18 segments, ensured all products (500sku) and segments were profitable.

Collaborated with lubricants team and other business units, enhanced business value across six countries.

Business Support Analyst Oct 2002 – May 2005

Chevron, Gauteng, South Africa

Prepared value-added reporting and analysis for the region

Implemented forecasting system that resulted in reduction of working capital inventory

Assistant Customer Service Centre Manager Jan 2000 – Sep 2002

Chevron, Gauteng, South Africa

Handled IT deliverables, business planning, human resources, scheduling and expense control

Main point of contact for all customer orders and inquiries

Led 21 consultants and 3 team leaders, ensured effectively used of resources

Other Work Experience

Shelter Support Worker (Casual / On-Call) Aug 2023 - Present

Surrey Urban Mission, Surrey, BC

Education

Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Management

University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa

(Bachelor’s Degree – 3 years Canadian Equivalency by WES)

Diploma in Computer Data Processing

ML SultanTechnikon, Durban

(Diploma – 3 years Canadian Equivalency by WES)

Committed Reliable Resourceful

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