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Abdullah Amodi

Lombard,IL

Summary

IT Purchasing Analyst with strong expertise in technology procurement, vendor management, contract negotiation, and cost optimization. Skilled in analyzing purchasing data, improving sourcing processes, and ensuring timely acquisition of hardware, software, and IT services. Known for balancing technical requirements with budget constraints to support operational efficiency.


Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Advocate

Target
01.2025 - Current

Skills


  • Greeting guests as they enter and offering assistance
  • Checking out customers at the registers or self-checkout
  • Handling returns/exchanges at Guest Services
  • Answering questions about products, promotions, and store layout
  • Solving guest issues with patience and professionalism
  • Promoting Target Circle, RedCard, and pickup services
  • Supporting drive-up and order-pickup operations

Keeping front-end areas clean and organized



  • Strong communication and customer-service skills
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfort with POS systems and basic tech
  • A friendly, helpful attitude

Received Guest Advocate Award for outstanding performance in RedCard sign-ups, demonstrating strong communication, customer engagement, and sales skills.

Patient Care Technician

Home Dialysis
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Taking vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration)
  • Assisting patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating)
  • Drawing blood (phlebotomy) and collecting specimens
  • Performing electrocardiograms (EKGs)
  • Turning, repositioning, and transporting patients
  • Monitoring patient condition and reporting changes to nurses
  • Providing emotional support to patients and families

Receptionist

Halal Express
01.2024 - 01.2024

IT PURCHASING ANALYST

Comfort Homes
01.2015 - 12.2021

IT Purchasing Analyst with 6years of experience managing IT procurement, vendor negotiations, asset lifecycle management, and purchasing analytics. Skilled in optimizing purchasing processes, reducing IT spend, and ensuring timely delivery of hardware, software, and services. Adept at working cross-functionally with IT, finance, security, and operations to meet organizational goals.


Comfort homes– Hyderebad Telangana
july 2016 – december 2021

  • Manage end-to-end procurement for IT hardware, software, and managed service contracts totaling $200,000millionannually.
  • Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities, achieving 15%reduction in IT spend.
  • Evaluate supplier performance, negotiate pricing, and support contract renewals with key vendors.
  • Create and track purchase orders, ensuring accurate coding and alignment with budget forecasts.
  • Collaborate with IT teams to determine equipment specs and forecast inventory needs.
  • Maintain software licensing compliance and manage renewals for major SaaS platforms.
  • Prepare weekly/monthly procurement reports for leadership, improving purchasing visibility.

Education

Masters of Business Administration(M.B.A) - Marketing and Communication

Osmania University India
India
06.2014

Bachelors in Commerce (BCom) - Finance Management

Osmania University India
India
10.2011

Skills

    CORE SKILLS
  • IT Procurement & Sourcing
  • Purchase Order (PO) Management
  • Vendor & Contract Negotiation
  • IT Asset Lifecycle Management
  • Spend Analysis & Reporting
  • Cost-Savings Strategies
  • ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, ServiceNow, Coupa)
  • Software Licensing (SaaS, Enterprise Agreements)
  • RFP/RFQ Development
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Risk & Compliance Monitoring

Timeline

Guest Advocate

Target
01.2025 - Current

Receptionist

Halal Express
01.2024 - 01.2024

Patient Care Technician

Home Dialysis
09.2023 - 09.2024

IT PURCHASING ANALYST

Comfort Homes
01.2015 - 12.2021

Bachelors in Commerce (BCom) - Finance Management

Osmania University India

Masters of Business Administration(M.B.A) - Marketing and Communication

Osmania University India