Narges Arfaorafiee
Berlin
Summary
Proactive Purchasing Manager helping businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing and value assessment to form best overall strategy for long-term gain. Manages purchasing budget to determine feasibility of contracts and exceed savings goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
API sourcing and Procurement Supervisor
Arasa Pharmaceuticals A.G
Zug
01.2022 - Current
- Spearhead sourcing efforts for excipient, APIs, and packaging materials;
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Conducted 200 approx. successful procurements annually worth 150 million EUR;
- Execute procurement and sales of pharmaceutical raw materials;
- Analyze customer requests to identify optimal sourcing solutions;
- Generate and present competitive offers;
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
- Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Conduct meetings with suppliers and compile detailed reports for board members;
- Issuance of Commercial Documents with SAP;
Commercial and Procurement Management
Actero Pharma
Tehran
10.2016 - 12.2021
- Developed business plans and assessed expansion opportunities; Conducted market research resulting in the development and production of 6 new molecules in the facility; Participated in industry events and meetings; Prepared business case proposals and reports for new opportunities; Managed shipping documents and liaised with forwarders and couriers; Collaborated with banks, ministries, and health organizations for currency allocation and taking required approvals; Taught English as a second language to young learners and teenagers; Utilized teaching materials such as 'English Grammar' and 'Starters'; Managed and held classes with 10 to 14 students; Supported import and export processes for a zinc oxide and zinc ingot manufacturer; Prepared commercial documents and reports for the CEO; Tracked raw material quantities, finished products, and order statuses;
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Business Development and Commercial Expert
Actoverco Pharma
Tehran
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Drove projects to completion within tight deadlines across cross-functional teams and through uncertainty.
- Constructed business case models and identified credible value-based calculations.
- Advised on capture strategy, solutions and costing and pricing deals.
- Developed business plans and assessed expansion opportunities;
- Conducted market research resulting in the development and production of 6 new molecules in the facility;
- Prepared business case proposals and reports for new opportunities;
- Managed shipping documents and liaised with forwarders and couriers;
- Collaborated with banks, ministries, and health organizations for currency allocation and taking required approvals;
- Restructured procedures through coordination with compliance director to create and execute projects.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
English Teacher
Baharane Paytakht and Baran School
Tehran
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Taught English as a second language to young learners and teenagers;
- Managed and held classes with 10 to 14 students;
- Utilized teaching materials such as "English Grammar" and "Starters”;
Commercial Expert
Rooy Gostare Jam
Tehran
12.2011 - 04.2014
- Supported import and export processes for a zinc oxide and zinc ingot manufacturer;
- Prepared commercial documents and reports for the CEO;
- Tracked raw material quantities, finished products, and order statuses;
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Arden University
Berlin 11.2021 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
University of Science And Culture
Iran 09.2007 - 02.2010
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Skills
Data analysis understanding
Procurement expertise
Profit and loss understanding
Teamwork and Collaboration
MS Office
Problem-Solving
Interpersonal Communication
Vendor sourcing
Reporting knowledge
Certification
Data analytics and Dashboards (April 2023)
Timeline
API sourcing and Procurement Supervisor
Arasa Pharmaceuticals A.G
01.2022 - Current
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Arden University
11.2021 - 09.2023
Commercial and Procurement Management
Actero Pharma
10.2016 - 12.2021
Business Development and Commercial Expert
Actoverco Pharma
06.2015 - 10.2016
English Teacher
Baharane Paytakht and Baran School
08.2014 - 06.2015
Commercial Expert
Rooy Gostare Jam
12.2011 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
University of Science And Culture
09.2007 - 02.2010