Joao Bundo

• Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts.
• Studied movement of goods to identify gaps in efficiency and other areas needing improvement.
• Reported on supply chain KPIs to verify compliance with established standards.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services.

• Represented the region for the category, executing all activities to provide the business with a reliable and compliant supply base
• Supported the definition of strategies by performing analysis and providing key input for supply market analysis, cost modelling and benchmarking
• Directly supported the Category Manager to implement the category strategy and manage the localisation of the category strategy
• Managed sourcing process activities and contract management to agreed timelines in addition to supplier management activities
• Consistently met compliance with agreed category strategies and sourcing expectations to deliver value to the business
• Contributed to operational excellence using innovation to realise further business benefits agreed in the category strategy

• Supported procurement senior management in managing, developing and motivating a team of purchasing specialists
• Contributed to training and mentoring of new team members in procurement processes, procedures and company best practice
• Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
• Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
• Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.

• Led a team of 6 buyers to source goods and services for manufacturing, field operations, technology and project management
• Executed compliance-driven category management strategies in accordance with policies and procedures as senior buyer
• Raised inter-company purchase orders to respond to material requirements of manufacturing, field operations or project teams
• Negotiated and implemented contracts for local procurement of goods and services not covered under category management
• Produced RFQs and coordinated competitive biddings from various suppliers to obtain the best quality, delivery and price for materials
• Drafted and issued RFPs to evaluate, source and select external service providers to support projects and field operations
• Continually assessed supplier performance to identify any areas for improvement or renegotiation of existing contracts
• Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
• Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.

• Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages, and cutting costs.
• Oversaw inventory control, accounting, and supply reports.
• Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
• Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.

• Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
• Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.

Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.

• Identified customer needs and wants to enhance customer experiences and boost sales.
• Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
• Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
• Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.

• Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
• Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.

• Supported gross profit goals by negotiating and controlling costs, lead times, freight terms and purchase quantity requirements.
• Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.