Simran Sandal
Assistant Buyer @Tayco
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WORK HISTORY
Assistant Buyer @Tayco
Prepared, released, and managed purchase orders annually via Jeeves ERP, ensuring timely delivery ofmaterials and services to meet and exceed tight production timelines.•Sourced raw materials and components internationally from local & global markets—resulting in competitive pricing and improved quality & consistency.•Led MRO sourcing across multiple categories such as packaging materials, IT hardware/software, marketing collaterals, and production floor supplies, ensuring cross-departmental fulfillment while reducing total indirectprocurement spend by 22%.•Negotiated pricing, terms, and contracts with both domestic and overseas vendors, achieving in direct costsavings in FY2024 across all categories by identifying alternate suppliers, benchmarking, and leveraging volumediscounts.•Implemented smart inventory management strategies within Jeeves, optimizing min/max and reorder levels—reducing inventory carrying costs by 30% •Developed and enforced vendor performance scorecards using KPIs for delivery, quality, responsiveness, and costalignment, improving on-time delivery rate from 84% to 97% and quality compliance to 99.5%.•Actively participated in continuous improvement and PMP-aligned cross-functional teams, reducing PO cycle time by 40% and significantly increasing procurement efficiency.•Troubleshot delivery delays, cost discrepancies, and quality issues through structured root cause analysis andsupplier collaboration—cutting average resolution time by 50%.•Built and maintained a high-performance, service-oriented procurement culture, exceeding stakeholder expectations across operations, production, finance, and engineering teams.
EDUCATION
IFTM University, India
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom
George Brown College
Supply Chain Management
Sheridan College
International Business Management
ABOUT SIMRAN SANDAL
As a Buyer with over 5 years of experience across the manufacturing and retail sectors, I bring a proven track record of cost-effective procurement, global sourcing, and vendor management. I specialize in full-cycle purchasing, inventory control, and process while improving efficiency and on-time delivery performance. Currently managing procurement operations at Tayco in Toronto, handling POs through ERP, sourcing key materials from local & global markets. My background also includes managing MRO categories, contract negotiation, and data-driven stock control strategies that have cut inventory costs. With a solid foundation in ERP systems, data analytics (Excel, Power BI, Tableau), and team leadership, I’m passionate about streamlining supply chain operations and driving continuous improvement. I hold postgraduate credentials in both Supply Chain Management and International Business from leading Canadian institutions with a Bachelors in Commerce & Business. Contact: s••••••••@gmail.com
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