Yona Adika

Successfully led a team of 4 procurement professionals in executing strategic sourcing initiatives.

- Developed and implemented procurement strategies that resulted in cost savings across multiple categories.

- Negotiated and managed contracts with key suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

- Implemented a vendor performance management system, resulting in improved supplier performance and reduced risk.

- Led cross-functional teams in the evaluation and selection of suppliers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

- Streamlined procurement processes, reducing cycle times and improving overall efficiency.

- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to develop and implement sustainable procurement practices, resulting in improved environmental and social outcomes.

• Oversee inventory and supply chain management according to company guidelines.
• Perform critical inventory tasks to ensure the correct amount of items are in stock.
• Maintain updated and accurate records of inventory, including transfers and cycle counts.
• Specialist knowledge of procurement concepts, processes, activities, and trends.
• Understanding of trade and regulatory requirements for international and domestic trade.
• Excellent negotiation skills with both large and small suppliers globally.
• Advanced analytical interpretation and problem-solving skills.
• Ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of imports and exports.
• Monitoring of the shipments to ensure the compliance of regulations.
• Monitor shipments for on time departure and accurate arrival time.
• Negotiated all transportation rates for Air, Ocean, Brokerage, and Drayage.

• Improved inspection policies to increase quality of raw materials and finished goods.
• Responsible for supporting the supply chain department.
• Negotiated and finalized contracts.
• Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports on purchasing operations.
• Maintained regional stock levels.
• Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
• Sourced vendors built relationships and negotiated prices.
• Reviewed and renegotiated key contracts.
• Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factor
• Process shipment and production documentation.
• Purchases manufacturing materials by submitting purchase orders, tracking due dates, and arranging shipping
• Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
• Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet personnel and corporate needs.
• Negotiated and finalized vendor contracts in order to optimize pricing structures and delivery schedules.

• Documented purchasing information in Sage to maintain detailed and accurate records.
• Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
• Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends.
• Managed vendor purchase order process including dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
• Instituted advanced level of data reporting using Sage to develop purchasing strategies and identify buying trends.
• Oversaw the complete product development lifecycle from concept through production.
• Exercised final say for product photography and packaging.

• Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
• Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options.
• Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet personnel and corporate needs.
• Executed successful events and trade shows.
• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
• Planned and optimized warehouse work processes to improve fulfillment system efficiency.
• Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
• Oversaw efficient receiving and inventory management to keep stock within optimal levels.
• Maximized warehouse efficiency by dispatching crews and coordinating optimal daily schedules.