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DYLAN LOW

Singapore

Summary

Procurement Professional with over 13 years of experience in strategic sourcing and category management across various industries. Expertise in developing and negotiating high-value contracts, resulting in significant cost savings and efficiency improvements. Proven ability to manage global procurement teams while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers. Committed to continuous performance improvement and compliance with procurement guidelines.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Category Manager

Resmed Singapore
12.2024 - Current
  • Optimized supplier selection and pricing for Moulding and Raw Materials categories globally at Resmed.
  • Managed global spending of USD 180M across multiple categories.
  • Negotiated strategic contracts with suppliers to enhance cost efficiency.
  • Led cross-functional teams to execute category initiatives.
  • Coordinated strategy execution with product development, engineering, marketing, finance, and legal departments.
  • Maximized profits through effective pricing strategies and contract negotiations.
  • Monitored market trends to identify emerging opportunities in category management.

Procurement Contract Specialist

Borouge Pte Ltd
Singapore
10.2022 - 12.2024
  • Managed sourcing and contracting for Borouge Asia South indirect procurement activities, including consultancy and IT expenditures.
  • Initiated value-generating projects with internal stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Provided functional guidance as a strategic partner to stakeholders throughout Asia South.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key strategic suppliers across all categories.
  • Conducted spend analysis in the region to uncover cost-saving opportunities.

Procurement Specialist

SABIC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Singapore
09.2020 - 05.2022
  • Developed comprehensive strategic procurement plans for the global deep-sea marine and terminals category leading to an average of 15% reduction in cost annually.
  • Managed key terminal storage in AP - Estimated contract spend of USD 10M.
  • Close collaboration with internal stakeholders (Business, Sales, Supply Chain) on periodic suppliers/service providers' performance reviews (service, safety, work process improvement).
  • Manage relationships with major suppliers/service providers to ensure smooth operations, strategy development, and execution.
  • Ensure and guide various internal stakeholders on the company's and procurement's compliance guidelines.
  • Support the Rest of Asia Procurement team for Thailand, Japan, and Korea warehousing and transportation activities.
  • APAC Young SABIC Professional Steering Committee - help develop the career and bridge between young professionals and senior management in the company.

Global Category Leader

Infineum Singapore LLP
Singapore
04.2018 - 09.2020
  • Strategic Planning and Sourcing for Global Logistic Procurement Inventory Services (Warehouse, Drumming, and Terminal Services).
  • Strategies, develop and negotiate high spend Warehousing, Drumming (including empty drums and IBC), and Terminal storage contracts globally with the support of regional buyers.
  • Perform cost-benefit analysis for BLC/Isotank storage vs. Tank Storage.
  • Maintain supplier relationships with key suppliers to ensure supply security.
  • Led and served on collaborative task forces that met specialized business objectives.
  • APAC Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) team members - execute and promote the company's I&D projects and events in APAC.

Category Management Procurement Associate

EXXONMOBIL ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD
Singapore
04.2015 - 04.2018
  • Responsible for all E&I (Motors, Switchgears, Transformers, Pumps) contracting, strategies, and CAPEX projects for ExxonMobil's AP sites, i.e. Singapore, Thailand, and Australia.
  • Work closely with suppliers in Emerging Markets (e.g. China and India) to explore opportunities in Emerging Market manufacturing sites.
  • Chaired routine meetings with key stakeholders and functional experts (Legal, Risk Management, and Technical) to ensure smooth operations.
  • New vendors assessment and qualification (financial and technical).
  • Provided periodic training and sharing with stakeholders on Procurement policies and best practices.
  • Achieved an average of USD 700k/year cost-saving year through contract optimization.
  • Successfully reduced the average factory-to-site lead time by 4 weeks.

Turnaround Procurement Associate

EXXONMOBIL ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD
Singapore
08.2012 - 03.2015
  • Led the Turnaround Procurement Team to support critical ExxonMobil refineries and chemical plant Turnarounds for all materials and services purchases (MRO).
  • Bridged between Singapore Procurement Team and Turnaround Team on strategic plans.
  • Managed critical suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of long lead critical materials.
  • Achieved a combined USD 4M saving through negotiation and work scope planning with end-users.

Procurement Associate

EXXONMOBIL ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD
Singapore
11.2011 - 08.2012
  • Provided procurement support for the Singapore Parallel Train Project.
  • Work closely with local MRO suppliers, as well as foreign suppliers on critical startup services.
  • Handled daily operation purchases to ensure smooth operations.
  • Material and delivery management.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Nanyang Technological University
Singapore

Skills

  • Strategic procurement and category management
  • Relationship building
  • Category management
  • Supplier negotiation
  • Contract and project management
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Effective communication
  • Spend analysis and negotiation
  • Performance improvement strategies
  • Team collaboration skills
  • Microsoft Office proficiency

Languages

  • English
  • Chinese

Timeline

Category Manager

Resmed Singapore
12.2024 - Current

Procurement Contract Specialist

Borouge Pte Ltd
10.2022 - 12.2024

Procurement Specialist

SABIC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
09.2020 - 05.2022

Global Category Leader

Infineum Singapore LLP
04.2018 - 09.2020

Category Management Procurement Associate

EXXONMOBIL ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD
04.2015 - 04.2018

Turnaround Procurement Associate

EXXONMOBIL ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD
08.2012 - 03.2015

Procurement Associate

EXXONMOBIL ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD
11.2011 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Science -

Nanyang Technological University

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