Mary-Lee Cantor
Procurement @AESC UK
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WORK HISTORY
Procurement @AESC UK
Build and maintain strong connections with the global purchasing department to identify strategies and to develop suppliers both globally and locally. Gather market intelligence, identify major categories, analyse current spend and develop an optimal indirect strategy plan. Deliver the strategy through supplier relationships and multiple projects (CAPEX, Service, Energy, Maintenance, T&L contracts). Focus on and deliver strategic proactive tenders for the identified indirect approved suppliers and purchase spend. Lead negotiations, supplier selection and align functional requirements. Increase control and management of service contracts. Work with indirect purchasing manager and internal functions to establish QCD targets, objectives and deliver against targets KPIs. Ensure day to day issues are managed with relevant plant personnel resulting in improved quality/logistical performance. Provide support to purchasing officer for continuous improvements in supplier quality and OTIF for indirect purchases. Manage release of indirect purchase orders from SAP system.
EDUCATION
Athlone Girls High School
National Certificate
Quest
Bookkeeping and Pastel
Public Relations Institute of South Africa
Certificate, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Damelin
Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Newcastle College
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
ABOUT MARY-LEE CANTOR
I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable and hard-working supply chain professional with a master\'s degree in business. I have twenty years of effective experience in the areas of public relations, logistics, warehousing and procurement.My core competencies include liaising effectively with clients, vendors, contractors, and external organisations in order to identify value and execute precise ordering and delivery. These abilities are supported by a thorough understanding of the purchasing cycle and strategic management approaches. I enjoy working in fast-paced environments where I can increase productivity, eliminate waste, and improve inventory costs by providing accurate demand forecasting. My positive attitude and personality have enabled me to develop exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership abilities. My long-term goals are to advance my career by leveraging my expertise and experience to add value in a forward-thinking organisation.
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