GEUA TOUA
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Accomplished leader in purchasing and logistics, driving operational efficiency through effective supplier negotiations and optimized procurement processes. Proven ability to manage local procurement activities while enhancing fleet maintenance and travel bookings. Recognized as a team player committed to fostering positive change.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
CHM GROUP
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
12.2022 - 05.2026
- Spearhead local procurement activities, including travel bookings, fleet maintenance, and supplier relationship management.
- Managed purchasing activities for optimized processes.
- Coordinated travel bookings for cost-effective solutions.
- Oversaw fleet maintenance to enhance operational efficiency.
- Negotiated with suppliers to ensure retention and value.
Purchasing Supervisor
CHIN HOI MEEN & SONS PTY LIMITED
Port Moresby, Port Moresby
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Execute, organize, control and supervise daily operations of the purchasing division.
- Reviewing requisitions, purchase orders, job orders and related documents completeness, accuracy and compliance with the department.
- Maintain logbooks - GIA, stationery, Petrol, Uniforms, Freight, RA's for processing and Invoices and travel requests.
- Maintenance of the Motor Vehicle fleet scheduled service and all other related requests.
- Monthly reporting and allocations of fuel & data.
Purchasing & Logistics Manager
MH HOLDINGS T/A MJ ELECTRICAL
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Managing daily purchasing and logistics operations.
- Review and provide implementation report on restructure/re-design of current SOP for purchasing & Logistics.
- Design and roll out of Stock Take process and procedures.
- Design, develop and implementation of bin & stock allocations physical restructure of warehouse with process for accountability of stock in system.
Service Administration Manager
FUJI XEROX BUSINESS CENTRE
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Manage service administration and call center operations.
- Managing staff performance, via training/development plans, reviews and supervision.
- Oversee Monthly Billing on Service Contracts.
- Weekly/Monthly reporting.
- Maintain top of the range customer service and client management database.
- Key player in re-emergence of Fuji Xerox as a market player, implementation of changes in structure and policies, correction of data entry and nurturing of data integrity, development of operational procedures within service.
Client Advocate
REMINGTON TECHNOLOGY
09.2014 - 09.2017
- Design & implementation of Pre/Post Sales & Service Survey.
- Customer conflict resolution & Client visits.
- Monitoring & evaluation of survey data, generating factual reports back to management.
- Assisting all divisions as 'Maintaining a quick and efficient conflict resolution with minimal escalation to higher management.'
- Designing, drafting and completion of report on Areas of Improvement for Remington Technologies which was presented to the Executive Management Group Service.
Spare Parts Supervisor
REMINGTON TECHNOLOGY
10.2007 - 09.2014
- Procurement of all spare parts.
- Liaising with Suppliers for procurement in line with Logistics/warehouse requirements.
- Branch replenishment nationwide & Periodic Reports COGS.
- Management of scheduled Stock Take nationwide.
- Oversee general housekeeping of Spare Parts Locations are adhered in line with company policy/procedures. 7 years of successful end of year nationwide stock-takes.
Admin & Spare Parts Inventory Clerk
REMINGTON TECHNOLOGY
06.2007 - 10.2007
- Picking & Dispatching of spare parts.
- Assisting in Stock Takes.
- General administrative tasks & housekeeping of spare parts room.
- Data entry of service jobs.
- Collection of meter reads for billing.
- Attending to customers (phone/walk in/ email).
Legal Secretary
PAUL PARAKA LAWYERS
06.2004 - 04.2007
- Supported two lawyers in daily operations to ensure efficient workflow.
- Executed secretarial and administrative duties to facilitate office operations.
Education
Short Course - Purchasing & Inventory Management
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY - POM
POM01-2012
Diploma - Business Management
INTERNATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE - PORT MORESBY
Port Moresby01-2008
Bachelor in Business – 1st Year
PAPUA NEW GUINEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY - LAE
Lae01-2004
Year 12 Higher School Certificate -
GORDONS SECONDARY SCHOOL
01-2002
Skills
- Inventory logistics
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Procurement Compliance
- Vendor sourcing
- INVENTORY & LOGISTICS OPERATIONS
- Cost analysis
- Cost analysis techniques
- Market research
- PROJECT PLANNING
- CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
- ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT SERVICES
- Market analysis
- Supplier sourcing
- Inventory management
Languages
- English
- Tok Pidgin
- Motu
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
CHM GROUP
12.2022 - 05.2026
Purchasing Supervisor
CHIN HOI MEEN & SONS PTY LIMITED
07.2021 - 12.2022
Purchasing & Logistics Manager
MH HOLDINGS T/A MJ ELECTRICAL
08.2019 - 07.2020
Service Administration Manager
FUJI XEROX BUSINESS CENTRE
09.2017 - 08.2019
Client Advocate
REMINGTON TECHNOLOGY
09.2014 - 09.2017
Spare Parts Supervisor
REMINGTON TECHNOLOGY
10.2007 - 09.2014
Admin & Spare Parts Inventory Clerk
REMINGTON TECHNOLOGY
06.2007 - 10.2007
Legal Secretary
PAUL PARAKA LAWYERS
06.2004 - 04.2007
Short Course - Purchasing & Inventory Management
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY - POM
Diploma - Business Management
INTERNATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE - PORT MORESBY
Bachelor in Business – 1st Year
PAPUA NEW GUINEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY - LAE
Year 12 Higher School Certificate -
GORDONS SECONDARY SCHOOL