Favourite Nkan Abangncha
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Resourceful Purchasing Officer with extensive experience and successful track record in procurement and logistics. Organized and effective professional well-versed in using proven methods and cutting-edge technology to streamline operations, increase productivity and cut costs. Dedicated to strengthening and maintaining vendor relations through outstanding communication and human relations skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Officer
Saif Bin Darwish
Abu Dhabi
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
- Reviewed order updates to identify best practices aligned with corporate goals.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
Procurement Officer
Danish Refugee Council
Yaoundé
02.2018 - 07.2020
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Procured materials for squadron maintenance and repair services.
- Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Oversaw inventory control, accounting, and supply reports.
- Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages, and cutting costs.
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Researched and identified potential new suppliers to increase vendor base.
- Performed complex data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and forecast future demands using ERP system (Oracle).
Education
Certification - Certified Purchasing Professional
Blue Ocean Academy
Dubai Bachelor Of Technology - Logistics And Transportation Management
University of Bamenda
Bamenda 07.2020
Skills
- Requisition Processing
- Inbound Phone Calls
- Business Solutions
- Contract Negotiation
- Trend Analysis
- Vendor Sourcing
- Purchase Order Management
- Logistics Coordination
- ERP Oracle Fusion
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Purchasing Officer
Saif Bin Darwish
08.2020 - 12.2022
Procurement Officer
Danish Refugee Council
02.2018 - 07.2020
Certification - Certified Purchasing Professional
Blue Ocean Academy
Bachelor Of Technology - Logistics And Transportation Management
University of Bamenda
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