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Singapore

Singapore, Singapore

Commodity Manager, APACManage the Fresh Milk, Plant Base Milk, Syrup, Coffee Machine and Coffee Grinder Commodity for all 6 Asia MarketsMonthly consolidation and verification of data of Commodity from all 6 Asia Markets, following thru by finding possible cost saving strategies. Assisted Hong Kong in sourcing for alternative Milk vendors which presented a potential savings of 30% compared to their current vendorLiaised and negotiated with the Plant-Based Milk vendor to sponsor 100% for a LTO Promotion covering Singapore, Indonesia and Hong Kong MarketSuccessfully negotiated with the Syrup Manufacturer for 2 years flat rate with favourable payment terms for the new contractTook over responsibilities of the Coffee Machine and Grinder Category, manage to consolidate all required data from each market to support the contract renewal.

Central Singapore

Single-handedly started restaurant from scratch to it being operational within 6 months, including searching for suitable location, renovation, set up and preparing all required paperworks.Hiring, training, ingredients sourcing, managing daily operations and sales of the restaurant.Handle all inventory, manpower, accounts and all miscellaneous needs of the restaurant.Restaurant closed in July 2020 due to covidWorking with manufacturer to produce sauce for both business and consumers market.

Shanghai City, China

Posted to the Shanghai office in 2013 to oversee expansion of newly acquired businessManaged the Procurement division in Shanghai with a team of 2 direct reportsIn-country and international supplier sourcing for machines and equipmentsSupplier management which includes sourcing, negotiation, factories visits, inspection etc.Working closely with Sales division on quotations and work processesEnsuring on-time delivery of products in accordance to timelinesSuccessfully improved work efficiency and reduce cost by 20% within 1 year in Shanghai

Beijing City, China

Started off in the Sales and Purchasing Contracts Division, attending sales and purchasing meetings and contracts negotiation.Prepared and handled all contracts (Procurement and Sales).Successfully followed from beginning till hand over of 4 POM (Polyoxymethylene Plants)Tianjin Soda 40,000 ton/year POM Plant Contract Price 60 Million USD Kaifeng Longyu 40,000 ton/year POM Plant Contract Price 60 Million USD Ningxia Shenhua 60,000 ton/year POM Plant Contract Price 80 Million USDKaifeng Longyu 60,000 ton/year POM Plant Contract Price 80 Million USD Sourcing for suppliers internationally and in China (International; Germany, USA, Japan and Taiwan)Visiting and inspecting supplier manufacturing plants and analyzing their manufacturing capabilities and process.Procure spare parts, material and auxiliary equipment required for the project locally and from original supplier.Supplier and project management after PO and ensuring project (time line, delivery and payment) is going according to schedule.Providing onsite machinery after sales support to customers together with suppliers, from logistics, open box inspection, machine installation, machine start up (no load and full load run), machine commissioning and verification of onsite problems.

Singapore

Certified Associate, Project Management

Completed training with NTUC LearningHub, yet to obtain CAPM Certification with PMI

Professional Certificate, Purchasing Management

Business Management, Management

Diploma In Electrical Engineering, Electrical And Electronics Engineering