Experience
Aug 2013 – Present

(4 years )
Procurement Officer

Cape East Philippines Inc. | National Capital Region, Philippines

WORKED HIGHLIGHTS:

·          AUD 424,971.78 – Cost Savings

·          Created Procurement Metrics Report (Timeliness, PR-PO Cycle Time, Cost Savings, YTD Spend – Top 10 Suppliers, Supplier Performance Scorecard etc.)

KEY RESULT AREAS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·          Actively promote company HSEQ requirements internally and to external customers/suppliers

·          Recommend Establish and Develop supply sources and obtain quotations.

·          Compiling and Issuing Enquiries to the market place.

·          Negotiate on Price and achieve demonstrable cost reductions in the procurement of goods and services

·          Participate in Commercial and Technical RFP/RFQ/RFI and Bid Evaluations

·          Processing requisitions for the supply of goods and services

·          Effectively building relationships with all suppliers

·          Expediting of suppliers to ensure materials, services and documents are received in line with Branch and Project Schedules

·          Accurate record keeping of progress/delivery schedules against Project Schedules

·          Engaging suppliers on performance issues

·          Accurate record keeping against supplier KPI and promote improvement programs to suit

·          Review new supplier information and procedures to determine suitability for approval

·          Produce and maintain purchasing and spend records from company ERP (Pronto)

·          Filing and archiving as appropriate

·          Produce and maintain all Procurement reports as directed

·          Perform other duties as required.

EXPERIENCES GAINED:

·          Experience in buying scaffolding materials

·          Experience in industrial services, skilled in use of Pronto, software applications office 365

·          Experience in bid, negotiating cost and big savings

Jul 2012 – Jul 2013
(1 year )
Buyer/Australia Business Unit

Chevron Holdings Inc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·          Ensure a culture and work environment where we are incident and injury-free;

·          Build organizational capacity, processes and systems to support ABU Procurement operations.

·          Ensure reliable and efficient procurement support in operations.

·          Low Value, High Value Buying and all processing activities associated with turning the requisition into a purchase order (PO). These include Requesting for Quotes (RFQ), negotiating with supplier, handling technical queries, sending PO to suppliers and coordinating of material movements with supplier to ensure on time delivery of material.

·          Procure materials to support ABU Procurement operations within scope of Manila

·          Establish excellent Business Relationship to Internal (ABU Procurement operations & etc.) and External customers (Suppliers)

·          Provide support and cover for other team members as necessary.

·          Identify opportunities and implements actions to achieve efficiencies.

EXPERIENCES GAINED:

·          Worked with cross-cultural internal and external customers.

Dec 2010 – Jun 2012
(1 year 6 months )
Purchasing Officer

Translift Ship Management, Inc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Materials Management

·          Sourcing of vendors and suppliers, including negotiation on price, volume, deliveries, etc.

·          Identification, appraisal, accreditation and recommendation of suppliers based on agreed criteria (quality,    services, price, terms, and conditions, etc.)

·          Identification and recommendation of alternative sources and materials

·          Preparation of comparative studies on cost, quality, source, etc. to facilitate buying decisions

·          Responsible for planning, developing and buying materials, parts, supplies and equipment in a timely and cost effective way; timely manner while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications; ensures contingency plans are in place

·          Validate and review of all specifications are required by different departments and coordination with concerned personnel on possible alternatives

·          Reconciliation of Purchase Orders and Job Orders to ensure that purchased items reach destinations as scheduled and services required are accomplished

·          Discuss defective or unacceptable new goods or services with users, vendors and others to determine cause of problem and take corrective and preventative action

·          Assistance in the implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS) procedures in purchasing activities

Business Operations

·          Evaluation of expenses against budget

·          Reduction of costs related to supplies, whenever possible; participation in continuous improvements programs related to cost management

·          Promotion of blanket P.O.s whenever applicable to improve cost-value efficiency

Reporting Requirements and Process Monitoring

·          Preparation of supply and purchases reports

·          Preparation of Market analysis and benchmarking data on sources of supplies

·          Submission of updates on market trends, supply outlook and recommendation for decisions /actions

·          Data consolidation on common items for purchase, obsolete items, and other related reports

·          Management of files and records related to supplies requisition and purchases

·          Monitoring of database and status of Purchase Requisitions/Purchase Orders/Job Orders and coordination with various departments/functional units for actions

·          Conduct of regular review of purchasing processes and recommendation for process improvements

Other Duties and Responsibilities

·          Manages Buyer, Purchasing Assistants and Logistics Coordinator

·          Representation of the Company to external agencies, networks and vendors’ meeting and accreditation in the absence of Supply Chain Manager

·          Conduct Orientation on processes and guidelines related to area of responsibilities to new hires, or as needed

·          Participation in the evaluation and audit of suppliers and service contractors as may be required

·          Manage vendor relationships and assist in building effective partnerships.

·          Communicates and coordinates with Brokers to ensure Shipments comply to set standards and regulations
Aug 2008 – Feb 2009 (6months)
Buyer/Planner

Emerson Electric (Asia) Ltd – ROHQ

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·          Maintain and track material and supply levels communicating with Finished Good Program

·          Managers (FGPM) utilizing Demand Planning Tools.

·          In Conjunction with FGPM execute DPS planning tool including PO execution coupled with coordinating and resolving material constraints which would impact production, customer fill rates, and inventory exposure.

·          Introduce new products into volume manufacturing, managing supplier performance specifically relating to delivery, inventory levels, and fill rate objectives.

·          Review DPS planning signals on an on-going basis to execute expediting and schedule push outs as required providing accurate forecasts for incoming material control and projected inventory analysis and control.

·          Responsible for maintain and in-putting accurate data in BPICS/DPS including but not limited to ABC classification, service level codes, lead-time, unit cost for assigned suppliers/part numbers.

·          In conjunction with logistics team support supply chain initiatives including but not limited to cycle time reduction, customer service level improvement, and integration of supplies into

·          EGS planning process.

·          Develop reports and trend analysis schedules as required to track major objectives but not limited to supplier lead time, inventory dollars, fill rate objectives, and other items as assigned.

·          Manage supply issues, including lead time development, on-time shipping performance, and logistics lead times to support rate objectives.

REASON FOR LEAVING:

·          I gave birth to a premature baby and I asked for a 1month extension of my maternity leave to care for my baby but management did not allow me. I had no other recourse but to resign.
Dec 2005 – Aug 2008

(2 years 8 months )
Buyer/Planner

Delta Design Philippines LLC

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·          Establishes new and alternate sources of supply to meet existing requirements; obtains quotations from supplier sources for the purchase of materials, components, equipment or services; and awards purchase orders to suppliers on the basis of price, performance, service, term, etc.

·          Evaluates the technical, management and financial capabilities of suppliers as required to minimize Company risk.

·          Negotiates complex purchasing contracts and maintains auditable records consistent with Company policy procedures.

·          Recommends products to be considered to volume agreements.

·          Contacts suppliers and manufacturers to obtain information on new products and methods to reduce operating and material costs as well as cycle time.

·          May negotiate settlement with suppliers on rejected or damaged materials.

·          Performs follow-up and expediting functions ensure schedules are adhered to.

·          Maintains complete status information, data and necessary paperwork and generates related reports.

·          Dispositions excess and obsolete materials.

·          Manages ECNs as they pertain to purchase part status.

·          Assist with developing and implementing policies and procedures as required.

·          Provides interface between suppliers and other departments.

·          Reviews supplier metrics and works with supplier base to maintain the required delivery and quality levels.

·          Performs other duties as required.

REASON FOR LEAVING:

·          Career Growth
Sept 2003 – Apr 2005

(1 year 7 months )
Purchasing Officer

LeBlanc Communications Phils. Inc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·          Analyze approved Bill of Quantity (BOQ) per Site project, Roof Top & Green Field

·          Source vendor per area (Luzon, Visayas, & Mindanao).

·          Communicates with vendors regarding future projects and request credit terms.

·          Issues Purchase Order to vendors.

·          Assures availability of materials to be used in site projects.

·          Work with Site Engineers, Logistics, and Warehouse regarding critical parts.

·          Monitor pending deliveries based on open Purchase Order.

·          Perform other related jobs which may be required by immediate superior.

·          In charge in Purchasing Department

REASON FOR LEAVING:

·          No available project
Sept 2002 – Sept 2003

(1 year )
Buyer

LeBlanc Communications Phils. Incorporated

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·          Analyze approved Bill of Quantity (BOQ) per Site project, Roof Top & Green Field

·          Source vendor per area (Luzon, Visayas, & Mindanao).

·          Communicates with vendors regarding future projects and request credit terms.

·          Issues Purchase Order to vendors.

·          Assures availability of materials to be used in site projects.

·          Work with Site Engineers, Logistics, and Warehouse regarding critical parts.

·          Monitor pending deliveries based on open Purchase Order.

·          Perform other related jobs which may be required by immediate superior.

REASON FOR LEAVING:

·          Promotion
Apr 1999 – Feb 2002

(2 years 10 months )
JIT (Just in Time) Coordinator

American Power Conversion

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·          Communicates with the vendor regarding replenishment of “call off” materials

·          Issue pull out request and JIT delivery schedule to warehouse and vendor

·          Confirm if the delivery is received by warehouse based on the JIT delivery schedule

·          Work with Assistant. Planner to ensures JITs critical parts and its status

·          Discuss with the vendor the details of the Call Off program, its requirements and process

·          Computes for the Min/Max requirements on materials.

·          Adjust the Min Max requirements depending on production requirement.

·          Direct supervision with JIT staff (morning and night shift).

REASON FOR LEAVING:

·          Company closure

Sep 1997 – Apr 1999

(1 year 7 months )
Buyer

American Power Conversion

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·          Assures the min. max. level of materials are maintained.

·          Analyze material availability base on MRP requirements.

·          Updates the system with regards to material status.

·          Issues Purchase Order to vendors.

·          Communicates with the vendor with regards to confirmation of deliveries.

·          Assures availability of materials for production.

·          Maintains the required inventory level of materials.

·          Work with Engineering, QA, and Manufacturing on quality of APC products.

·          Works with vendor to implement VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) of their supplied parts to assure JIT deliveries.

REASON FOR LEAVING:

·          Lateral transfer
May 1997 – Sep 1997

(4 months )
Production Assistant

American Power Conversion

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·          Responsible to assure the accuracy and reliability of each report provided by production.

·          Coordinates with production team to get the performance and status

·          Generate weekly, monthly and quarterly operation report.

·          Update the daily production output based on weekly production schedule provided by planning.

·          Monitor all finish goods shipment versus daily output declared by production.

REASON FOR LEAVING:

·          Promotion