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Gin Teo

Singapore,Singapore

Summary

Proven Buyer at Lyreco Singapore, adept in supplier relationship management and purchase order management, enhanced procurement efficiency and reduced costs through strategic sourcing and competitive negotiations. Excelled in building long-term vendor partnerships and leveraging multi-tasking strengths to meet demanding purchasing requirements, significantly improving inventory control and pricing strategies.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer

Lyreco Singapore
03.2019 - 01.2022
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Developed and improved account relationships.
  • Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
  • Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.

Buyer

DeskRight Pte Ltd
02.2013 - 03.2019

Same Duty as Lyreco Singapore

Education

No Degree -

Chong Boon Secondary School
Ang Mo Kio
12.1990

Skills

  • Purchase Order Management
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Relationship Building
  • Materials sourcing
  • Inventory Monitoring
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Forecasting
  • Pricing negotiations
  • Demand forecasting

Timeline

Buyer

Lyreco Singapore
03.2019 - 01.2022

Buyer

DeskRight Pte Ltd
02.2013 - 03.2019

No Degree -

Chong Boon Secondary School
Gin Teo