• Sole contributor overseeing comprehensive procurement activities, ensuring seamless supply chain for both direct and indirect materials.• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics NAV to manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP), enabling accurate demand forecasting and inventory control.• Work closely with internal stakeholders to fully understand their needs and provide tailored procurement solutions.• Actively engaged with suppliers and internal stakeholders to effectively manage supply/demand changes, and develop strategic plans to ensure uninterrupted supply• Led strategic sourcing efforts, identifying cost-saving opportunities, negotiating favourable terms, and fostering strong supplier relationships.• Resolve disputes related to pricing, quality, and specification discrepancies, ensuring compliance with company standards and supplier contracts.• Provided dedicate support for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) purchases across departments, ensuring timely procurement of essential operational supplies and/or services.Key Achievements:• Secured allocation for Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate (HEMA), a crucial direct material, amid global demand surge through established and strong supplier relationship.• Reduced inventory holding by approximately 10% through applying effective purchasing strategies.• Achieved cost savings of 6-8% on purchases through strategic sourcing and optimizing product offerings.

• Managed the procurement cycle, including processing Purchase Requisitions and issuing Purchase Orders for Engineering, IT, and non-food categories across all properties.• Collaborated with end users to define purchase requirements and identify suitable vendors.• Used SAP Ariba for tender processing and publication, managing the end-to-end tender process, including preparation, processing, evaluation, and finalization of tenders and quotations.• Delivered detailed analysis and recommendations to support informed decision-making.• Provided guidance to users to carry out purchases in accordance with the Group’s procurement policies and procedures

• Oversaw operations for two retail outlets, including staff management and inventory control• Supported comprehensive procurement processes, including sourcing, Request for Quotations (RFQs), and negotiation for goods, services, and works• Processed purchase orders promptly to meet demand while ensuring cost-effectiveness• Monitored shipments and addressed issues such as defects, non-compliance, or transit damage in coordination with suppliers and logistics partners• Ensured smooth operations and efficient supply chain management across the retail outlets

• Ensured uninterrupted supply of key commodities for the resort while adhering to company policies and practices.• Utilized Materials Control (Oracle) Software to verify and approve requisitions and purchase orders.• Managed inventory planning in a high-mix, low-volume environment.• Led supplier negotiations to secure favorable terms and managed budgets for goods, services, and works.• Addressed and resolved disputes related to quality, specifications, and payment.• Supported problem analysis and resolution within the supply chain.• Drove process improvements through collaboration with cross-functional teams.• Successfully completed various projects, demonstrating effective management of procurement operations in a hotel setting.• Accountable for purchases and spending within the approved budget and decision-making on expenditures not included in the budget.• Ensured weekly supply trips between the resort and Male City were well-planned to avoid incurring unnecessary expenses.Key Achievements:• Promoted from Senior Purchasing Executive to Purchasing Manager in less than two-year.• Appointed as a key committee member for property upgrades, overseeing the entire supply chain from a prefabrication plant in China to the respective properties.• Received a Letter of Recognition for contributions to the success of resort upgrading projects.

• Managed purchasing functions for regional sales offices in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.• Processed purchase orders and handled reschedules and expeditions.• Negotiated vendor terms on delivery, product quality, and costing.• Managed RFQs and inquiries from internal and external customers.• Sourced materials for HQ assembly and kitting.• Maintained updated pricing and supplier information.• Coordinated with freight forwarders to ensure timely cargo movement.• Prepared reports for management and principal suppliers’ review.

• Processed and issued purchase orders to internal plants and approved vendors.• Managed re-schedules and expedited requests to meet critical deadlines.• Monitored shipments with freight forwarders to ensure timely delivery.• Maintained accurate costing information and ensured confidentiality of sensitive data.• Handled RFQs and inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.• Prepared new product launches with training materials for staff.• Liaised with engineering teams and plants as the contact point for quality complaints and corrective actions.• Conducted supplier evaluations and managed performance metrics.• Implemented inventory control measures to optimize stock levels.Key Achievements:• Successfully transition from a warehousing role to purchasing within two-years.• Recommended and selected for a 3-year overseas assignment at the Sales Office in Dongguan, China.