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 - 11.2019
Intermediate of Commerce - Commerce And Finance
Govt. Model College For Women, Model Town.
Lahore 03.2013 - 03.2015
Matric - Science Education
BISE
Lahore 03.2011 - 03.2013
Skills
Vendor sourcing
Supplier relationships
Bid process management
Project coordination
Price negotiation
Proficiency in SAP Ariba Sourcing
Proficiency in Jira
Proficiency in Oracle NetSuite
Legal Knowledge
Document preparation
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 - 11.2019
Intermediate of Commerce - Commerce And Finance
Govt. Model College For Women, Model Town.
03.2013 - 03.2015
Matric - Science Education
BISE
03.2011 - 03.2013
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