- Microsoft Excel
Low Seow Boon Alvin
Procurement Manager
69 Punggol Central, #08-20, Watertown
Summary
A versatile experience and result-oriented Procurement and Supply Chain Executive with a proven track record to help businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing, and value assessment to align business targets. Process good business acumen and creativity in business strategies to help place business into a position of strength. Manages purchasing budget to determine the feasibility of contracts and exceed savings goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Controller
International Woodchip Corporation Pte Ltd, a subsidiary company of RGE Pte Ltd
2020.03 - Current
- Set up Global Quality Management System including Quality Risk Management, Sampling and Testing methods, Inspection and Monitoring procedures, Chip Mill Audit, Supply Chain Quality BluePrint.
- Embrace QPC mindset, perform Supply Chain & Quality Analysis on Screen Pulp Yield and Loading Compaction to guide purchaser in value procurement.
- Form a strategic alliance with an independent surveyor to support global business needs and BCP, especially during the global lockdown.
- Support business needs in compliance with sustainable wood and pulp sourcing policy. Work with global national forest certification NGO and counterparties to drive forest and chain of custody certification in Vietnam.
- Created a technical platform to leverage community expertise, knowledge, experience, and sharing of good practices to improve the consistency in the delivery of quality woodchips.
- Managed a team of 23 people consisting of the Quality Managers, QCs, and Quality Inspectors globally.
Procurement Manager
International Woodchip Corporation Pte Ltd, a subsidiary company of RGE Pte Ltd
2015.10 - 2020.02
- Managed direct raw material of US$300 mil woodchip procurement portfolio in Vietnam market
- Lead a team of 2 buyers and 2 market-intelligent, and to provide mentorship to develop 1 of them as a GM of the business entity in Vietnam.
- Developed and expand on an exclusive supplier model to achieve key market share, consistent quality, long-term strategic partnership, and potential joint venture.
- Built a strong network with key industry players to develop a competitive advantage in sourcing, contract negotiation, and value procurement.
- Conduct value chain analysis and developed a strong understanding of key drivers that affect the global supply and demand market using trade balance modeling.
Assistant Procurement Manager
Forindo Private Limited, a subsidiary company of RGE Pte Ltd
2013.05 - 2015.09
- Managed commodity chemical procurement portfolio across all manufacturing plants with an estimated annual spend of US$50 mil.
- Developed a strong understanding of the supply and demand market, and key cost drivers and formulated an effective and risk-averse buying strategy for short, and medium long-term periods.
- Developed an effective supply chain solution to gain a competitive advantage in the cost of transportation from container freight to breakbulk shipping.
- Form a strategic partnership with key counterparties to leverage their strength and resources to overcome the organization's limitations.
- Led a proactive, collaborative and communicative process to establish strong partnerships and relationships with external counterparties and internal stakeholders.
Senior Procurement Specialist
Forindo Private Limited, a subsidiary company of RGE Pte Ltd
2011.07 - 2013.04
- Conduct and expand alternate sourcing from reliable sources to maximize cost-saving initiatives.
- Consolidate and leverage demand across all plants from Indonesia, China, and Brazil to achieve economies of scale to achieve competitive pricing from principal manufacturers and suppliers.
- Drive inventory optimization program with strategic partners to improve stability of supply and reduction in inventory holding cost for MRO spares.
- Replaced local dominated supply network of tire distribution in Indonesia with direct import from China principal, which needs to comply with the import requirement of SNI (The Indonesian National Standard).
Senior Executive
ComfortDelGro Engineering Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited
2007.07 - 2011.06
- Lead a team of 6 material planners and 4 buyers in demand forecast and material provisioning, sourcing, and buying through RFQs, RFPs, Tender, Bid Evaluation, and Award process.
- Drive alternate sourcing for aftermarket parts, and support the company's Lean Management and Recycling programs to improve bottom line.
- Implemented and rolled out the Supplier Owned Inventory (SOI) model across 6 workshops to improve business efficiency and reduction in inventory carrying costs.
- Project leader on revamping the SAP-Material Master.
Education
Diploma in Purchasing And Materials Management
Singapore Institute of Purchasing & Materials Mgmt
Skills
- Contract Negotiation
Software
- SAP (MM & SD)
- FoxPro, Pascal, C++, Cobol
Timeline
Quality Controller
International Woodchip Corporation Pte Ltd, a subsidiary company of RGE Pte Ltd
2020.03 - Current
Procurement Manager
International Woodchip Corporation Pte Ltd, a subsidiary company of RGE Pte Ltd
2015.10 - 2020.02
Assistant Procurement Manager
Forindo Private Limited, a subsidiary company of RGE Pte Ltd
2013.05 - 2015.09
Senior Procurement Specialist
Forindo Private Limited, a subsidiary company of RGE Pte Ltd
2011.07 - 2013.04
Senior Executive
ComfortDelGro Engineering Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited
2007.07 - 2011.06
Diploma in Purchasing And Materials Management
Singapore Institute of Purchasing & Materials Mgmt
Affiliations
- Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan (as Associate Member)
- Punggol Watertown RN (as Auditor)
- Punggol Clover RN (as Associate Member)
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