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Alister Ignatius

Master of Professional Engineering Student • University of Western Australia
Engineering student with procurement experience and strong inventory skills

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Experience

Purchasing Associate

Volvo Group Purchasing
2022 - 2024
Supported end-to-end procurement and supply chain activities for Volvo Group Purchasing. Managed logs, order prioritisation and portfolio tracking to help maintain parts availability. Coordinated RFQ processes and liaised with suppliers and cross-functional teams to obtain quotes, clarify specifications, and resolve queries. Performed quote analysis and cost breakdowns to identify pricing discrepancies and support buyer decision-making. Delivered supplier performance deep-dives and cost-per-kg analyses, contributed to procurement dashboards and taxonomy maintenance, and facilitated supplier integration via EDI, portal access and code management. Coordinated contract flow to assist timely execution and compliance. Gained hands-on experience with inventory tracking, vendor communications and procurement reporting in a large operations environment.

Education

University of Western Australia

Master of Professional Engineering
2024 - Present
Currently pursuing a Master of Professional Engineering with focus on practical engineering methods, project management and systems thinking. Course work complements prior mechanical engineering training and supports a strong foundation in analysis and operational problem-solving.

Presidency University

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
2016 - 2020
Undergraduate degree focused on mechanical design, materials, thermodynamics and manufacturing processes. Projects included team-based design assignments and lab-based testing, developing technical communication and collaborative problem-solving skills.