Syed Basheer Ahmed

Senior Buyer @OIC Foods Inc.

Mississauga, ON, CA

As a Senior Buyer, I have excelled in driving operational efficiency through strategic sourcing, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration. My contributions have resulted in significant cost savings, optimized inventory management, and strengthened supplier relationships. Key achievements include:Inventory Optimization: Managed SKUs, maintaining a 95% stock availability rate while reducing obsolete inventory by 20%. Ensured 99% data accuracy during cycle counts.Sourcing Efficiency: Collaborated with 250+ suppliers, reducing procurement costs by 27% and improving lead times by 45%. Negotiated and processed over $5 million in purchase orders annually, achieving 12% cost savings.Category Management: Developed and implemented strategies that enhanced sourcing efficiency by 25%, reducing risk spending and improving supplier reliability.Quality Assurance Compliance: Partnered with Quality Assurance to ensure 100% HACCP/SQF compliance, resolving 98% of material issues promptly.Vendor Relations & Negotiation: Resolved vendor grievances with a 98% success rate and secured contracts saving 8% on procurement costs through effective negotiation.Logistics Coordination: Optimized logistics, reducing transportation costs by 8% through strategic coordination with service providers.Data Integrity & Reporting: Delivered actionable insights through accurate data management and reporting, contributing to a 7% increase in cost savings.

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