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CHRISTINE AN

Summary

A highly skilled procurement and sourcing professional with over a decade of experience in purchasing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and supply chain optimisation across heavy industrial, mining, retail, and hospitality sectors. Adept at managing stock procurement, negotiating competitive pricing, and ensuring operational efficiency. Currently working as a Purchasing Officer at Atom Supply, overseeing branch purchasing for mining and heavy industrial equipment. Strong knowledge of supply chain operations, inventory management, and cost-saving strategies. Currently enrolled in the CPA Program, enhancing expertise in financial analysis and risk management.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Officer

Atom Supply
Kewdale, WA
10.2024 - Current
  • Oversee branch purchasing for the Beresfield (NSW) and Dandenong (VIC) locations, ensuring efficient procurement of mining, heavy industrial equipment, and safety products.
  • Manage stock line orders for warehouses, and process non-stock order requests, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Conduct weekly procurement reports, analysing stock movement, order trends, and supplier performance.
  • Identify and resolve system inefficiencies, including dead stock, overstock, and replenishment order quantity (ROQ) issues.
  • Calculate margins on orders while addressing minimum order quantity (MOQ) and minimum order value (MOV) constraints to optimise cost-efficiency.
  • Negotiate supplier contracts and pricing, achieving cost savings while maintaining high-quality product sourcing.
  • Develop and implement strategic sourcing solutions to enhance supply chain efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies, industry standards, and risk management protocols.

Purchasing & Business Operations Manager

Kang and Jie Family Trust - Maida Vale Chinese Takeaway and Panda Garden Chinese Kitchen
High Wycombe/Joondalup, WA
08.2015 - Current
  • Managed end-to-end procurement for two high-volume restaurants, overseeing a $2M+ annual turnover.
  • Negotiated bulk purchase agreements with suppliers, reducing costs, and ensuring timely stock availability.
  • Monitored inventory levels, supply chain logistics, and vendor performance to improve procurement efficiency.
  • Developed a structured stock management system, minimising waste, and optimising order cycles.

Retail Manager

New Idea Furniture
Malaga, WA
02.2014 - 02.2016
  • Managed purchasing for a $5M furniture business, sourcing custom and standard furniture for customer orders.
  • Negotiated with local and international suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing, and timely delivery.
  • Supervised customer orders, contract agreements, and shipping logistics, maintaining excellent service levels.

Finance Officer

Exhibition Centre
Perth, WA
12.2012 - 02.2014
  • Set up customer accounts in EBMS (business management software) with complete information, and raise pre-event invoices and final invoices.
  • Performed day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts receivables' data.
  • Completed daily accounts receivable ledger reconciliations.
  • Facilitated the payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.
  • Generated financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status to the commercial manager.
  • Streamlined operations to achieve new efficiencies, improve on-time collections, and reduce invoice processing time by 5%.
  • Assisting the Commercial Manager and the Sales & Events department with any inquiries from clients related to accounts receivable issues.

Education

M.D. - Professional Accounting

Curtin University
01.2011

Skills

✔ Procurement and Sourcing Strategy
✔ Supplier and Vendor Management
✔ Contract Negotiation and Compliance
✔ Supply Chain Optimisation
✔ Inventory and Stock Management
✔ Cost Analysis and Budget Control
✔ Time Management and Operational Efficiency
✔ Strong Team Collaboration and Leadership
✔ Financial Analysis and CPA Knowledge

✔ Procurement Systems: Micronet, Motherload, MYOB, Reckon, EMBS

✔ E-Procurement and Compliance: Supplier Database Management, Contract Law, Australian Consumer Law

References

References References will be provided upon request

Timeline

Purchasing Officer

Atom Supply
10.2024 - Current

Purchasing & Business Operations Manager

Kang and Jie Family Trust - Maida Vale Chinese Takeaway and Panda Garden Chinese Kitchen
08.2015 - Current

Retail Manager

New Idea Furniture
02.2014 - 02.2016

Finance Officer

Exhibition Centre
12.2012 - 02.2014

M.D. - Professional Accounting

Curtin University

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