Sonny Oh
Scoresby,Victoria
Summary
Procurement professional with experience in the engagement with Executives, VGPB Policies and guidelines, strategic procurement, category management and supply chain.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Contracts & Procurement
State Trustees Limited
01.2018 - Current
- Accountable for State Trustees’ procurement in all areas of Corporate Services, Professional Services, Trustee Services, Financial Administration and Client First, providing procurement leadership and practical advice to entire organization in compliance with the Victorian Government Purchasing Board framework and policies
- Responsible for procurement activities across the organization undertaken by respective Managers in IT Department, Marketing, Professional Services.
Senior Buyer (Category Manager)
PPG Industries Pty Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed and led the strategic procurement activities of Goods and Manufacturing Services
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with business units, local and regional senior stakeholders.
Procurement Category Manager
WorkSafe Victoria/Transport Accident Commission
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Managed the end-to-end procurement of Corporate Services, Health & Disability, Software, IT Hardware & Professional Services categories
- Built relationships with Senior internal business stakeholders, exceeding expectations every time by ensuring deliverables and business requirements are met.
Procurement Manager
Thomas Warburton/Lumen Australia
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Led Procurement Department with a team of buyers
- Supply chain management of goods and equipment for branches around Australia.
Supplier Development Specialist & Senior Buyer
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Global Lead responsibility for the procurement of parts and components
- Ensured continuity of supply of parts and development of supply base to achieve greater efficiencies
- Led major tenders for allocation of business to local automotive suppliers.
Purchasing Officer
Radio Frequency Systems Pty Ltd (Alcatel)
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Global procurement of raw materials, negotiating supply and price agreements for special stainless steels, copper based on LME and global commodity prices from South East Asia, North Asia, Europe and America
- Achieved cost reduction of $200k per annum.
Strategic Purchasing Manager
Philips Singapore (S) Pte Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Head of strategic sourcing of suppliers, parts & components for the manufacture of consumer electronics
- Maintaining global supply agreements and contracts.
Plant Purchasing Manager
Cooper Cameron (S) Pte Ltd (A Schlumberger Company)
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Head of the Purchasing Department of Cooper Cameron’s manufacturing Plant, managing team of buyers, contract management of supply agreements and annual cost reduction targets.
Purchasing Manager
Sulzer Chemtech Pte Ltd
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Head of the Purchasing Department and Engineering, managed the daily procurement of goods and services
- Managed a team of 11 Engineers, 6 draftspersons and 2 purchasing officers.
Education
Skills
- Expert in supplier development, lean specialist
- Measurement of Supplier Performance
- Defining Metrics for Measuring supplier performance
- Risk Management of supplier continuity
- Development of structured procurement policies
- Commercial acumen
- Team Leader
- Excellent Project & Time Management
- Public presentation to Senior Management
- Contract Management
Timeline
Manager, Contracts & Procurement
State Trustees Limited
01.2018 - Current
Senior Buyer (Category Manager)
PPG Industries Pty Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2018
Procurement Category Manager
WorkSafe Victoria/Transport Accident Commission
01.2014 - 01.2017
Procurement Manager
Thomas Warburton/Lumen Australia
01.2013 - 01.2014
Supplier Development Specialist & Senior Buyer
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia
01.2005 - 01.2012
Purchasing Officer
Radio Frequency Systems Pty Ltd (Alcatel)
01.2004 - 01.2005
Strategic Purchasing Manager
Philips Singapore (S) Pte Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2003
Plant Purchasing Manager
Cooper Cameron (S) Pte Ltd (A Schlumberger Company)
01.1999 - 01.2001
Purchasing Manager
Sulzer Chemtech Pte Ltd
01.1995 - 01.1999
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