Ernesto (Al) Joven, Jr. Email & Phone Number

Flower Mound, Tx, Us

Euless, Texas, United States

• Site procurement leader responsible for development and deployment of sourcing strategies.• Manage supply base, identify cost reduction opportunities, negotiate contracts, perform should-be-cost analysis, and contribute to make vs. buy decision process in support of at least $2.5M annual cost reduction objectives.• Coordinate with Site Operations and Business Unit team to ensure that sourcing strategies are aligned with site requirements.• Identify categories for strategic sourcing agreements and conducts cost/price analysis for all products representing $40M in annual spend.• Develop requests for proposals and issue requests for quotes to support sourcing efforts.• Develop both current and future sources of supply in support of overall supply chain strategy.• Maintain positive working relationship with supply base and leads regularly scheduled Supplier Business Reviews.• Managed integration of internal procurement operation process of acquired businesses ARRIS International to ERP system SAP S/4Hanna.

Richardson, Texas Usa

• Managed categories for strategic sourcing agreements to achieve maximum strategic sourcing coverage for both procurement dollars and part numbers. • Conducted cost/price analysis for all product categories under jurisdiction representing $150M+ in annual spend with emphasis on higher dollar spend items. • Established source of supply from existing approved vendor list and/or Supplier Selection qualification process.• Assessed and managed supplier performance with regards to capacity planning and supply chain management capabilities for continuous improvement by leading supplier meetings. • Negotiated and implemented contracts with suppliers maintaining desired terms and conditions, incorporating stocking plan, volume discount incentives, rebates and YOY cost reductions. • Achieved at least 3% YOY cost savings across multiple purchased categories through supplier consolidation, contract negotiation, make versus buy analysis and innovation. • Managed integration of internal procurement operation process of acquired business TE BNS Enterprise division to ERP system SAP.

Irving, Texas Usa

• Managed a team of 12 purchasing staff and managed end-to-end procurement operation process from Just-In-Time (JIT) high volume ordering to tracking shipments and maintaining records of goods and services ordered for $200+ million of annual spend for project installation, break-fix maintenance, capital expense and managed services. • Provided leadership and assumed responsibility for functional and financial control of the department. • Performed financial analyses, revenue forecasting, and developed department policies and procedures to maintain efficiency of operation and compliance with corporate policies. • Developed purchasing management instructions and procedures for SOX compliance. • Evaluated suppliers based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery. • Managed resolution of invoice issues and claims against supplier vendors. • Spearheaded stock usage to 30 Days of Supply (DOS) and shrinkage of excess inventory by $8 million. • Reduced annual warranty reserve to $200K by reducing the annual warranty expense by $1.5 million. • Implemented procurement module ERP financial system from Axapta 2007 to Dynamics AX 2009.• Awarded MVP Employee of the month – July 2008, April 2004

Manila, Philippines

• Managed business operations, portfolio investments, and marketing.• Successfully negotiated the distributorship of Kendrick’s International Zeus Scooters in the Philippines.• Successfully productized and brand imaged the marketing of company’s primary product line Ariadne.• Implemented creative marketing of company’s garment line product through infusion of guerilla marketing style of direct selling and distribution.

Tenafly, New Jersey Usa

• Front Desk Operations, Night Auditing, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Inventory.• Awarded Employee of the month September 1995• Nominated Employee of the month June 1995

Makati, Philippines

• Exclusive marketing and selling of company built, operated, and maintained vertical and horizontal properties from high rise condominiums to town houses.

Bs Commerce, Economics

Activities and Societies: Chairman - SALAKOT Political Party / Committee Chairperson - College of Commerce Student Council / Secretariat.

High School, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Math Club, Computer Club, Philippine Boy Scout Elite Core, Church Chorale.