CATHERINE S. LACSON

Purchasing Manager

(63)917-8238042 / (632) 502-9343

[email protected]

SM Light Residences

Unit 3919, Boni Edsa, corner Madison St.,

Barangka Ilaya, Mandaluyong City,

Philippines, 1550

Summary

Manage the company’s supply of products, materials and/or services, in order to strategize with the team members to cut procurement expenses, with strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Work Experience

Purchasing Manager

St Francis Square Group of Companies  (April 2019 – present)

• Reports directly to the President and Vice President
• Lead the team in strategic sourcing and development of supply chain techniques
• Managed the suppliers to ensure compliance based on company’s standards
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain best price, qualityand services
• Evaluates and approves the recommendation for awarding of proposals
• Research new contractors / suppliers to verify product quality, and compare price from current contractor
• Resolve issues, disputes, escalations of critical purchases and complex procurement
• Acts as liaison between suppliers and involve departments to resolve procurement related issues
• Ensures cost-effective purchase of all materials and services as required by the company
• Approves canvassed items  and  Check Payment Request  for suppliers
• Monitors Purchase Orders and delivery of the procured items
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
• Work closely with my staffs in the procurement function
• Prepare reports and updates when required
• Assist my 15 staffs in all procurement tasks
Procurement Manager

SM Investments Corporation (November 2016 – March 2019)

• Reports directly to the Vice President and Senior Vice President
• Ensures cost-effective purchase of all materials and services as required by the company, whilst ensuring quality control and compliance with the company’s policies and procedures
• In charge of procuring mechanical equipment such as Genset, ACU, Elevators, Escalators, Chiller, etc across all SMDC’s projects and affiliates (except SM Malls) through bidding
• Creates Purchase Orders using the Procurement System
• Respond to internal and external customers inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations
• Monitors Purchase Orders and delivery of the procured itemsto make sure it conforms to the correct specifications
• Track cost savings of negotiations
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain best price, quality and services
• Initiates discussions, validates and confirms details of requirements received from various business units
• Performs buying duties for all departments including meeting with suppliers and preparing for contract negotiations
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
• Works closely with the consultants, engineers, Foreign Department from the start of bidding up to Best and Final presentation
• Coordinates with the Property Management  regarding after sales, to ensure fast actions of services from suppliers such as equipment parts, and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain up to date of date base of contractors / suppliers’ information
• Prepare reports like cost-savings, initiative reports, and updates as required
Purchasing Supervisor

St Francis Square Group of Companies  (Sept 2014 – November 2016)

• Reports directly to the President and Vice President
• Canvassing / scouting 2-3 suppliers with good quality product at the lowest price
• Handled company’s importation mostly coming from China and Thailand with close coordination with the brokers and suppliers abroad
• Contacts brokers to resolve shipments and billing discrepancies
• Approved Purchase Orders and Check Payment Request
• Managed the suppliers to ensure compliance based on company’s standards
• Responsible of making necessary complaint for return or exchange for wrong or defective products purchased or re-do service rendered.
• Communicate with vendors, clients, customers, team members, and managers to align goals
• Products handled are : all kinds of printing from Official Receipts to flyers, furniture for condotels, school, office and resort, operating supplies and equipment for condotels and resort such as linens, kitchen and dining equipment, gym equipment, company giveaways, recreational equipment, rental of transportation to heavy equipment such as forklift. And food items for condotels and resort
• Handled 14 staffs which consist of food and non-food purchasers and Chinese purchasers
Purchasing Staff

St Francis Square Group of Companies  (January 2010 – September 2014)

• Canvassing / scouting 2-3 suppliers with good quality product at the lowest price
• Managed the suppliers to ensure compliance based on company’s standards
• Responsible of making necessary complaint for return or exchange for wrong or defective products purchased or re-do service rendered.
• Products handled are : all kinds of printing from Official Receipts to flyers, furniture for condotels, school, office and resort, operating, supplies and equipment for condotels and resort such as linens, kitchen and dining equipment, gym equipment, company giveaways, recreational equipment, rental of transportation to heavy equipment such as forklift. And food items for condotels and resort
• Handled company’s importation mostly coming from China and Thailand with close coordination with the brokers and suppliers abroad
• Contacts brokers to resolve shipments and billing discrepancies
 

Business Development Assistant Manager

ASB Realty Corporation (November 1993 – June 2000)

• Directly reports to the Assistant Vice President
• Solicit account from various clients, the solicited money yields a higher interest compared to the bank. Money solicited are use to build high-rise buildings like BSA Twin Towers, Prince Plaza 2, Asian Mansion, BSA Mansion, BSA Towers
Pilipinas Bank (An Affiliate of Bank of Tokyo)

New Accounts / Teller  (April 1991 – November 1993)

• Handled various kind of deposit, withdrawals, payments from clients
• Handles opening of new accounts for new clients
• Sometimes act as Roving Teller
• Sometimes solicit account from clients
Education

Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics – graduated March 1991

University of Sto. Tomas

Elementary and High School – graduated March 1987

Grace Christian High School

Personal Particulars and Preferences

Date of Birth  :  May 17, 1969

Nationality     :   Filipino

Gender           :  Female

Computer Knowledge : Microsoft Office – word, excel, power point, SAP

References

Name​​: Diana T. Yao

Position​: SAVP – Procurement

Company​: SM Investments Corp.

Contact Details : 0917-5578057 / 857-0100

Name​​: Leticia Ching

Position​: Purchasing Manager – Retired

Company​: St. Francis Square Group of Companies

Contact Details​: 0917-5314302 / 366-9986

Name               : Vivian Seda

Position            : Purchasing Officer

Company         : St Francis Square Group of Companies

Contact Details: 0949-9620382