Proactive purchaser with 8 years experience in handling procurement activities to ensure that company is spending wisely. To procure goods and services in the most cost-effective and beneficial way which maintain a good healthy level of margin. Establishing professional relationships with vendors and supplier as well as internal customers. Take the role as the lead channel through which requests regarding prices and products are handled. Ensure purchase activities line up with a company's budget. Assist in strategizing purchasing systems, shipments arrangement, and rejected issues handling.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement & Planning Executive
Rockwool Building Materials Pte Ltd
02.2024 - Current
Accurately calculate landed costs, including material cost, freight, handling, taxes, local transport, and wastage to support pricing and cost analysis.
Manage inbound shipments, including freight booking, customs clearance, and delivery scheduling, ensuring timely and compliant receipt of goods.
Source and evaluate reliable suppliers to ensure consistent product quality and supply chain stability.
Inventory management through demand forecasting, MRP, and just-in-time practices to maintain ideal stock levels and reduce excess inventory.
Maintain material master data in SAP (for purchasing & planner module)
Negotiation with supplier to secure competitive pricing, favorable contract terms, and dependable delivery schedules.
Prepare purchase requisitions and purchase orders; coordinate delivery logistics and track order fulfillment.
Monitor and control inventory to prevent stockouts while minimizing carrying costs.
Oversee end-to-end procurement of goods and services in line with company goals and compliance standards.
Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to support long-term supply chain resilience.
Generate procurement reports and data analysis to support decision-making and performance tracking.
Purchasing Executive (Team Lead)
BizLink Speedy Pte. Ltd. (BizLink Group)
07.2022 - 02.2024
Lead the electro-mechanical purchasing & expeditor team to support production and operational needs.
Mentored and guided team members to enhance their skills, performance, and professional development.
Supervised and evaluated buyer performance in collaboration with the Purchasing Manager.
Reviewed MRP reports prepared by purchasing officers to ensure timely and accurate material planning.
Ensured a continuous supply of materials by proactively identifying risks and proposing alternative sourcing plans in response to market changes.
Conducted supplier escalations to resolve supply interruptions and maintain production continuity.
Collaborated with internal stakeholders and suppliers to improve purchasing processes and efficiency.
Negotiated pricing agreements and quotations with vendors to secure competitive terms.
Analyzed and prepared purchase price variance tabulations for review by sales and costing teams to maintain profitability.
Worked with the quality control department to resolve customer complaints and supplier quality issues.
Reviewed and analyzed supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance to drive improvements.
Developed and maintained reports to track supplier performance against key KPIs.
Purchasing Executive
NANOFILM TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
02.2019 - 06.2022
Key user for SAP HANA and SAP B1: maintained material master data, purchase info records, source lists, BOMs, and production orders (electrical parts).
Handled direct materials (electrical, mechanical, fabricated, standard parts) and indirect materials, including facility maintenance services.
Coordinated procurement activities with demand planning and forecasting teams to align purchasing with production needs.
Monitored MRP requirements and executed timely procurement actions to ensure uninterrupted supply.
Planned long lead-time items in collaboration with PMO team to prevent production delays.
Managed project procurement status and presented updates to project teams.
Conducted cost analysis and proposed cost-saving initiatives to improve purchasing efficiency.
Arranged international shipments and coordinated with freight forwarders to resolve shipping-related issues.
Prepared monthly shipment and procurement reports for management review.
Handled rejected parts from end users, investigated root causes, and implemented corrective actions.
Monitored and reviewed quality of machining parts in coordination with quality teams.
Prepared delivery status reports to keep departments updated on shipment schedules.
Researched and sourced new suppliers based on price, quality, and availability criteria.
Led sourcing and negotiation processes to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
Evaluated supplier performance based on delivery, quality, and service KPIs.
Managed petty cash transactions for procurement-related expenses.
Purchaser
SNS NETWORK (M) SDN BHD
10.2017 - 02.2019
Issued purchase orders and verified supplier invoice for accuracy and compliance.
Maintained strong communication with suppliers and distributors to ensure smooth procurement operations.
Managed goods receiving, billing, and reconciliation processes in SAP B1 (GRN, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable).
Prepared and maintained stock reports for key brands, including Asus, MSI, and Apple.
Handled vendor claim processes (Rebate).
Generated and submitted detailed reports for Microsoft buy-in, sell-out, and inventory performance.
Internship Student, Purchasing
Norma Malaysia Product Sdn Bhd
10.2016 - 12.2016
Assist Purchasing manager
Manage purchase requisition
Connect with vendors & manage quotation
Issue purchase order
Responsible on backorder purchase order report
Responsible on saving costs report
Responsible on vendor performance report
Generate frame contract
Check tax invoice
Sales Promoter
Julie's Marketing Sdn Bhd
01.2014 - 05.2015
Lead Electro-mechanical purchasing Team (Direct materials).
Mentoring purchasing team to enhance their professional growth.
Supervise & Evaluate buyer performance with Purchasing Manager.
Review MRP report which purposed by purchasing officer
Ensure continuous supply of materials & propose alternative plan in advance due to unforeseen market situation.
Do escalation activities with the supplier to ensure no interrupted supply.
Deal with internal customers & supplier to enhance the purchasing activities.
Negotiate price agreement/ quotation with vendor.
Evaluate & prepare the price changes tabulation for sales & costing team to review which to maintain a healthy level of margin.
Collaborated with quality control department to rectify customer complaints or quality issues.
Review & do analysis for supplier OTD performance.
Develop reports enabling tracking of Supplier performance against KPI's.