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Shirleen Cheng

Shirleen Cheng

Summary

Multi-disciplinary executive with 20 years of work experience. Competent in cross business domains including procurement, sourcing, accounting, finance, quality assurance, EHS, facilities and project management. Possess diverse experiences working for global UK and US MNCs as well as Singapore SMEs. Highly competent collaborator with colleagues, teams. Proficient negotiator who is adept at supplier management and contract negotiation. ISO certified Auditor and qualified 5S experienced.

Procurement professional prepared for driving strategic sourcing and supplier management. Proven ability to optimize supply chains and ensure seamless operations. Known for collaborative team efforts and delivering results. Key skills include negotiation and contract management.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Procurement Executive

Tractors Singapore Ltd
01.2023 - 05.2025
  • Managing a team of 3 to ensure performance and productivity with Group Goals
  • Sourcing across a wide range of spend categories – Mainly for Marine and Data Centre projects
  • Contract tendering, negotiation, implementation and identify cost savings opportunities
  • Data Analysis, reporting by category and supplier
  • Developing and maintaining good relationships with suppliers while ensuring supplies are meeting the expectation of the Group
  • Driving Sustainability initiatives with vendors to meet the Group objectives
  • Developing suitable contract database and protocol for ongoing supplier management and work with Group to maximise the suppliers to achieve most efficient support
  • Reason for leaving: Company shifting operations back to Malaysia

Senior Procurement, Equipment & Service Support

Stats Chippac Pte Ltd
10.2021 - 12.2022
  • Project Tenders up to US$14m/project including Compressor, Chiller installation LN2 cleanroom projects, Facilities Renovation, IT Infra - Samsung projects
  • Project Budgeting and costing for Plant project in SG and IT Corp
  • BOM analysis and manage costing towards project budgets and progressive payments
  • Support plant in expansion scope, upgrading of machinery, with trade in and control expenses
  • Report monthly project costing and analysis new spending budgets
  • Contracts renewal with vendors with new Terms and Clauses
  • New Solar Panels sourcing, negotiation, signing of contract, installation and build up in completion for entire warehouse and office

Procurement/ Key Project Lead

Ninja Van Logistics Pte Ltd
12.2020 - 12.2022
  • Manage and project consumable forecast, monthly and yearly
  • Budget management and reporting to COO
  • New areas of project planning and costing for new BU

Sourcing Lead/ Team Lead

Keller Foundations S.E.A Pte Ltd
04.2019 - 11.2020
  • Managed to build the procurement team from scratch and expanded team from 1 manpower to 3
  • Resolved their SOA outstanding issues ($4M)
  • Pass on the procurement team and given the priority role as “Sourcing Lead” from Procurement Executive within 3 months
  • Assisted to convert project from negative margins to 20% gross profit
  • Have a cost savings of more than 5 million within a span of 6 months
  • Manage raw materials and machinery procurement for construction projects (Neste, Singapore Airport T5, Exxon, Tekong Boulder)
  • Overall liaison with PM, workers and store for sub-contractor jobs including Road Repairs via LTA, Site Inspection and Support, Purchase of Heavy Equipment such as Crawler Cranes and Manitou Forklift
  • Bonding of contracts for company

Project Engineer

Duraslide Pte Ltd
04.2019 - 10.2020
  • Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications
  • Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline
  • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines

Procurement Specialist – Material Buyer & QA –Document Controller (QEHS/Facility Management)

John Crane Singapore Pte Ltd
04.2008 - 08.2018
  • End-to-end GAD, P&ID & BOM interpretation and procurement of raw materials to instrumentation (SS316, Duplex, Super Duplex, MS, Motor)
  • Lead time tracking, AVL purchase, Sourcing for customers in Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical and Security industries
  • Bulk purchasing and planning for stock supply on a yearly basis
  • Responsible for document control, inspection of raw materials, instruments and datasheets, Fluid Control System (Gas and wet seal panel)
  • Maintain project databases and liaise with 3rd party inspector (Lloyds /DNV) to obtain timely approval and sign off ASME/DOSH for product delivery & FAT

Purchasing Executive

Heatec Jietong Pte Ltd
02.2006 - 03.2008
  • Purchase boiler plates, bars, motors, belt & pulley, piping (i.e
  • Duplex, super duplex, copper nickel, titanium), flanges, tube sheet, copper tubes, dish-head ends and fittings
  • Liaise with freight forwarders for shipment and arrange local product logistics (i.e
  • Mobile Crane, Flatbed trailer) for on-time delivery
  • Due diligence checks on materials to meet specs for ASME, PED, NACE and Dosh certification
  • Coordinate bending, rolling and blasting for Heat Exchanger

Senior Accounts Assistant

GP Batteries Singapore Pte Ltd
02.1998 - 03.2008
  • Coordinate with auditors for year-end accounts & taxation, Report and prepare consolidated packages for subsidiaries
  • Prepare quarterly consolidation sub-schedules for audit every year end
  • Manage month-end accounting closing, management financial reporting and payroll / cash-flow reporting
  • Responsible for LC applications, Telegraphic Transfer, Money Market Loan, Usance Bills and Import letter
  • Coordinate with auditors for year-end accounts & taxation
  • Manage petty cash in local, foreign currencies and import/export insurance
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by meticulously reviewing and reconciling accounts payable and receivable.
  • Maintained accurate financial records, safeguarding company assets and guaranteeing fiscal responsibility.

Education

Diploma - Manufacturing

Nan Yang Polytechnic
07.1997

Skills

  • Skilled in project oversight
  • Supplier communication and coordination
  • Pricing strategy development
  • Branding communications contact
  • Facility operations management
  • Health and safety compliance oversight
  • Proficient in resolving issues
  • Accounting expertise
  • SAP ERP management
  • Proficient in MYOB ERP
  • Quality control and documentation
  • Skilled in MS Word and SharePoint
  • Financial accounting

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 3 to 5 staff members.
  • Achieved millions of savings by completing invoice and PO checking with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Implemented workflow solutions to smoothen and shorten process timing
  • Achieve ISO9001, for all 6 countries within a span of 2 years and standardize the procurement workflow to align with Head Office.
  • Documented and resolved shortage of equipment parts by transport means which led to Projects delivery on time

Certification

  • May 2016 OHSAS 18001:2007 – QEHS, Occupational Safety Management – Internal Auditor
  • MAY 2016 ISO9001:2001 – Quality Management System –Internal Auditor
  • August 2004 Pearson – LCCI Diploma in Accountancy
  • May 2019 ISO9001:2015 – Quality Management System –Internal Auditor
  • ISO14001:2015 – Quality Management System –Internal Auditor
  • ISO45001:2018 – Quality Management System –Internal Auditor
  • AUG 2024 RET-PMD-4005-1.1-Personal Effectiveness-4
  • OCT 2024 ESG & Sustainability in Asia – A Business Strategy

Timeline

Senior Procurement Executive

Tractors Singapore Ltd
01.2023 - 05.2025

Senior Procurement, Equipment & Service Support

Stats Chippac Pte Ltd
10.2021 - 12.2022

Procurement/ Key Project Lead

Ninja Van Logistics Pte Ltd
12.2020 - 12.2022

Sourcing Lead/ Team Lead

Keller Foundations S.E.A Pte Ltd
04.2019 - 11.2020

Project Engineer

Duraslide Pte Ltd
04.2019 - 10.2020

Procurement Specialist – Material Buyer & QA –Document Controller (QEHS/Facility Management)

John Crane Singapore Pte Ltd
04.2008 - 08.2018

Purchasing Executive

Heatec Jietong Pte Ltd
02.2006 - 03.2008

Senior Accounts Assistant

GP Batteries Singapore Pte Ltd
02.1998 - 03.2008

Diploma - Manufacturing

Nan Yang Polytechnic

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