Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Professional Accomplishments
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Kanwal Zahra

Supply Chain Professional

Summary

Results-driven Procurement specialist offering superior research abilities, sound judgment and meticulous organizational skills. Meets internal supply needs while maintaining budget and operational goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
Certificates

Work History

Procurement Associate

Afiniti Software Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd.
07.2023 - Current
  • Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
  • Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
  • Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
  • Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
  • Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures. Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services.
  • Negotiated with vendors on freight costs, cutting shipping prices by 30%
  • Procured materials for squadron maintenance and repair services.
  • Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
  • Implemented policies and procedures for optimal purchasing methods and cost control.
  • Reduced production downtime by overseeing quality control and assembly.
  • Utilized software to order, track and invoice product shipments.
  • Performed yearly store audits in collaboration with managers, designers, and sales associates to provide feedback.

Procurement Analyst

Afiniti Software Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd.
09.2020 - 06.2023
  • Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
  • Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware and software needs.
  • Maintained internal inventory of supplies and equipment.
  • Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.

Procurement Project Trainee

Afiniti Software Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd.
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue, and profits.
  • Reduced production downtime by overseeing quality control and assembly.
  • Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
  • Provided accurate and up-to-date records of leading procurement procedures.

Personal Banking Officer

Meezan Bank Limited
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Balanced cash drawers and vault accounts on daily basis with zero discrepancies.
  • Answered customer questions and explained available services such as deposit accounts, bonds, and securities.
  • Processed customer requests for statements, ordering additional checks, and updating customer personal information in database.
  • Promoted financial products by maintaining excellent service offering knowledge.
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) - Commerce And Finance

Government College University
Lahore
10.2015 - 2019.11

Intermediate of Commerce - Commerce And Finance

Govt. Model College For Women, Model Town.
Lahore
03.2013 - 2015.03

Matric - Science Education

BISE
Lahore
03.2011 - 2013.03

Skills

    Vendor sourcing

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Certification

SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Ariba Sourcing

Timeline

Procurement Associate

Afiniti Software Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd.
07.2023 - Current

Procurement Analyst

Afiniti Software Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd.
09.2020 - 06.2023

Procurement Project Trainee

Afiniti Software Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd.
01.2020 - 08.2020

Personal Banking Officer

Meezan Bank Limited
07.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) - Commerce And Finance

Government College University
10.2015 - 2019.11

Intermediate of Commerce - Commerce And Finance

Govt. Model College For Women, Model Town.
03.2013 - 2015.03

Matric - Science Education

BISE
03.2011 - 2013.03

Professional Accomplishments

  • Afiniti New office setups Globally( Romania, US, Canada, Uk)
  • Global Contracts (FedEx, DHL, Nestle,Health& Safety, Life insurance, Travel Desk Outsourcing, Daycare outsourcing, Global IT Equipment)
  • Streamlining purchasing procedures, improving approval workflows, or enhancing procurement automation.
  • Introduced Below $100 policy to enhance efficiency in the processes, Also to avoid number of transactions.
  • Streamlined Administrative urgent buying processes by doing contracts locally.
  • Tier-1 supplier onboarding



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