An organized and detail-oriented professional with experience researching deals and coordinating materials and purchase orders—as well as superior negotiation and communication skills—I possess comprehensive knowledge and skills that will allow me to contribute toward the success of your company. My background lies in successfully driving inventories, vendor negotiations, special projects, and daily operations to maximize purchasing efficiency and cost effectiveness. Through my experience, I have become adept in ensuring adherence to organizational objectives and requirements while facilitating streamlined logistical operations through strategic pipeline procurement and management. The following achievements demonstrate my ability: Spearheading material, supply, and capital equipment purchasing responsibilities—including competitive pricing, vendor relationship management, purchase orders, and invoice management—while consistently demonstrating superior organization, time management, and leadership skills. Piloting strategic negotiations with vendors to drive down costs; consistently achieving up to 8% in cost savings through aggressive competitive pricing tactics. Developing and completing RFPs and KPIs while minimizing risk and managing supplier and internal customer relationships. Freight forwarding connections to Importing and exporting to Europe, Asia and Mexico Purchasing internationally- Asia, Europe and USA, far above a million. Writing presentations for comparison of bids and presenting in both ZAR and Euro. Negotiating contracts and SLA’s and management. Including writing of contracts. Managing as many as 400 vendors by means of creating scorecards and Microsoft SQL queries, keeping record of performance. Report writing for purchases and savings – monthly and annually Recently I negotiated an annual saving of R1.4 million with service provider. My proven ability to optimize logistical functions, along with my acute talents in research, analysis, and overall communication, will contribute immensely to the success of your business.