Meenal Mhaskar
Procurement Specialist
Coppell,Texas
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, resulting in increased reliability and decreased delivery time. Skilled in negotiating contracts and pricing, achieving significant cost savings across all procurement categories. Adept at researching and evaluating potential vendors, identifying opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Research Associate
University Of Michigan
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Conducted scientific experiments and data analyses on regular basis.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans.
- Sorted data into well-organized formats and transformed into figures.
- Requested or acquired equipment or supplies necessary for projects.
Associate Scientist
BioReliance, Division Of Merck KGaA
10.2015 - 12.2016
- Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.
- Produced study reports to correlate with laboratory research.
- Remained up-to-date on scientific techniques.
- Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
- Conducted moderately complex analysis to support process development.
Research Associate
University Of Michigan
05.2009 - 02.2014
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Distilled large amounts of information and produced reports, spreadsheets and documents outlining key details.
- Set up equipment, organized inventory and maintained facilities.
- Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Requested or acquired equipment or supplies necessary for projects.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
- Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
- Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI04.2014
Master of Science - Chemistry
Master of Science
University Of Mumbai06.1998
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Mumbai
Mumbai06.1996
Skills
- Vendor and supplier evaluation
- Inventory management
- Issue resolution
- Procurement reporting and analysis
- Purchase order preparation
- Order tracking and monitoring
- Record keeping and documentation
- Budget management
- Forecasting and planning
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of procurement software and tools
- Understanding of supply chain management
- Familiarity with procurement regulations and standards
- Ability to work under pressure
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
- Negotiation skills
- Decision-making skills
- Organizational skills
- Customer service skills
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master
- SAP Certified Application Associate -SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement C_TS452_2021