JESSICA LING
Summary
[Job Title] well-versed in sourcing activities while partnering cross-functionally with suppliers, internal customers and analysts to execute projects and improve processes. Maintains agile and aggressive supply base while procuring high quality goods at fair and competitive prices. Creative and diligent individual with extensive track record of delivering optimum results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Procurement Sourcing Manager – APAC
Microsoft Operations Pte Ltd.
03.2021 - Current
- Managing regional category strategy, addressing supply and demand capacity through internal and external stakeholders’ collaboration
- Streamlining the category RfX process and implementing a reduced lead time process from RfQ to Contract Execution
- Developing digital transformation to allow enhancement on data collection and analysis
ASP Senior Purchaser, Service Cranes and Maintenance
Vestas Shared Service Philippines ROHQ
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Negotiated service frame agreements for cost out initiatives
- Collaborated with Supplier Quality department on supplier on-boarding processes, matrix, and post-service evaluation to uplift pre-qualification and supplier performance criteria
- Selected to participate on an 18-month Regional Talent Program representing Asia Pacific to go through a series of tailored development activities to accelerate growth, increase management exposure, and pursue career aspirations
Global Purchaser, Service Cranes and Maintenance
Vestas Shared Service Philippines ROHQ
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Interim Global Category Lead (maternity cover)
- Closely coordinated with Regional Procurement Organizations to ensure timely sourcing and execution of turbine maintenance projects
- Established frame agreements to support service maintenance requirements for Mediterranean and North and Central Europe, and at the same time supporting local purchasers on tenders
- Collaborated with Global Operations (Denmark) through coordinating with Regional Procurement teams in keeping critical and sensitive projects in-house in order to further protect intellectual property rights
- Recognized as Employee of the Year by Vestas Shared Service Center Philippines
Buyer, Indirect Materials and Services
Vestas Shared Service Philippines ROHQ
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Ensured accuracy in creation of Purchase Orders, on time deliveries from the suppliers and resolved parked and blocked issues that caused delays in payment
- Initiated the drive to the reduce incompliance rate with POs created outside Regional Procurement
Demand Planning and Logistics Supervisor
Del Monte Philippines Inc.
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Responsible for finding the most cost-effective and competitive way in managing physical flow of products by benchmarking freight rates used by distributors against rates obtained by other shippers/suppliers
Senior Buyer, Indirect Materials and Services
Del Monte Philippines Inc.
07.2014 - 05.2017
- Handled strategic and operational roles for establishing a new beverage plant in Laguna
- Focused on establishing supply agreement of critical commodities to address downtime issues due to lack of supply
- Conducted biddings for Capex purchases and manpower support across all sites in Luzon
- Created post service evaluation matrix strengthen safety regulations compliance
Education
Supply Chain Management Professional Certification - Basic to Advanced Modules
International Trade Center – AGS Global Solutions
01.2017
B.Sc. - Marketing Management
De La Salle University
01.2012
Skills
- Contract Management
- Negotiation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Project Management
- Spend Analysis
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Procurement strategy
- Cost Analysis
- Strategic Business Relationships
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Filipino
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hokkien
Advanced (C1)
Chinese (Cantonese)
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Sr. Procurement Sourcing Manager – APAC
Microsoft Operations Pte Ltd.
03.2021 - Current
ASP Senior Purchaser, Service Cranes and Maintenance
Vestas Shared Service Philippines ROHQ
01.2020 - 03.2021
Global Purchaser, Service Cranes and Maintenance
Vestas Shared Service Philippines ROHQ
09.2018 - 12.2019
Buyer, Indirect Materials and Services
Vestas Shared Service Philippines ROHQ
01.2018 - 08.2018
Demand Planning and Logistics Supervisor
Del Monte Philippines Inc.
06.2017 - 11.2017
Senior Buyer, Indirect Materials and Services
Del Monte Philippines Inc.
07.2014 - 05.2017
B.Sc. - Marketing Management
De La Salle University
Supply Chain Management Professional Certification - Basic to Advanced Modules
International Trade Center – AGS Global Solutions
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