Results-driven procurement and administration professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts, and resolving accounts concerns, and inventory management.
Organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Hardworking and detail oriented team player job seeker with strong interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem solving skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
National Procurement & Third Party Administration
Johnson Controls Australia Pty Ltd
06.2013 - 07.2023
Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
Implemented procurement policies and procedures (based on DOA) to enhance compliance with company standards.
Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Onboarded and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options.
Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
Liaised with Operations department to discuss demand planning and shipment status,
Ensure that item buy and sell prices are current across all ERP's
Ensure that all inventory items are up to date in terms of condition type and alternative part numbers (APN's) and that all APN's are maintained across ERP's.
Liaised with all stakeholders in regard with vendor onboarding, vendor overdue accounts, and inventory related matters.
Trained colleagues in ERP's.
Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
Procurement Administrator
Onesteel Recycling
10.2009 - 05.2013
Raised Purchase orders to preferred suppliers.
Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
Receipt goods into ERP's and stores.
Managed database of vendor details and pricing information to maintain organization.
Implemented policies and procedures for optimal purchasing methods and cost control.
Performed yearly store audits in collaboration with managers, designers, and sales associates to provide feedback.
Ensure that statistics for NSW team in terms of timely receipting of goods and services is within standard of company.
Managed maintenance of cleanliness of Chipping Norton office.
Liaised with back office support (AP team) for issues related to supplier invoices.
Lead, documented, and reported safety observations in Chipping Norton recycling yard.
Logistics Coordinator
Philips Medical Systems
05.2005 - 09.2009
Put together components and accessories to create medical systems based on approved configurations.
Liaised with factories for status of orders, frozen period of orders, and lead times.
Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
Conducted investigations to resolve issues related to logistics and cargo movements.
Prepared and documented shipment activities and cargo movements to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
Scheduled and coordinated truck, ship and air transport to maximize productivity and maintain organized calendar.
Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.
Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
Conducted investigations to resolve issues related to logistics and cargo movements
Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints.
Built and established relationships with staff and vendors.
Updated and maintained databases to track shipments and inventory.
Raise invoices for medical systems installed and commissioned.
AstraZeneca Branch Coordinator
AstraZeneca Philippines
12.1987 - 03.2004
Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
Ensure that branch targets (sales and collections) are achieved on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Coordinated all activities (marketing and operations) to ensure good collaboration towards goals of branch.
Ordered supplies, created purchase orders and entered orders into inventory.
Enhanced staff relationships and handled staff conflicts, for smooth operations of branch.
Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
Resolved various issues impacting sales management and business operations.
Ensured that branch inventory is within TIL and requirements of customers.
Ensured that all expiring are regularly monitored.
Ensured that expired stocks are disposed/destroyed in timely fashion.
Prepared branch management reports for submission to main office.
Presented branch operations performance, challenges, and opportunities during monthly, quarterly, and yearly conferences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Ateneo De Zamboanga University
Philippines
03.1985
Skills
Team Player
Planning and Prioritization
Attention to detail
Inventory management
Vendor Onboarding and negotiations
Good communication skills
Sense of urgency, multi-tasking and prioritization
Advance Excel and Word skills
Good understanding of Work flow systems
Process Evaluation and improvement
Excellent peer engagement
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Inventory reconciliations
Spend Analysis
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
National Procurement & Third Party Administration
Johnson Controls Australia Pty Ltd
06.2013 - 07.2023
Procurement Administrator
Onesteel Recycling
10.2009 - 05.2013
Logistics Coordinator
Philips Medical Systems
05.2005 - 09.2009
AstraZeneca Branch Coordinator
AstraZeneca Philippines
12.1987 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Ateneo De Zamboanga University
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