Experienced Procurement Professional with a demonstrated history of Direct and Indirect Procurement, working in the logistics/supply chain with an educational background in the related field. GLOBAL PROCUREMENT and SUPPLY MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE: • Value-Based Procurement and Sourcing • Risk Mitigation Strategies • Demand Planning • Planning, Forecasting and Data Analysis • Contract Negotiation and Management • Vendor Management-ABC Analysis • Goal of Complete Customer Satisfaction AREAS OF STRENGTH: • Created and Maintain Standard Operating Procedures with a focus on Procurement & Operational areas. • Supplier Development and Management including utilization of Supplier Performance Evaluation metrics (KPI’s). • Instituted adherence to a VESTED supplier approach strategy allowing a win/win and longer supplier retention. • Piloted Cross-functional stakeholder team collaboration meetings. My mission is to increase department efficiency allowing for increased employee effectiveness and productivity, allowing my department the time needed to focus on Procurement, and Supply Management Best Practices. An ISSA Certified Nutritionist as well, following my passion for fitness had me achieve another certification. ***Currently working toward Chartered Institue of Procurement and Supply CIPS certification. On Track for Ethical procurement test to be ended by Jan 2022*** A niche perfume collector by hobby turned into passion and AR Extrait de Parfum was found. Always up for voluntary work to contribute towards society, needy and helpless people. Feel free to get connected: ashahid715@gmail.com