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Singapore

• Responsible for global purchasing of containers and indirect procurement, with an annual expenditure budget of up to USD 600 million. • Negotiation of contract terms to achieve price, payment date, quality and delivery targets. • Prepared and issued invitations to tender or requests for quotations and managed all aspects of the tendering process.• Analysed procurement expenditure and sought the most cost effective approach • Responsible for contract management and warranty management process for claims and liability disputes. • Managed two offices in Singapore including negotiation of rental, security and emergency planning, office renovation, maintenance, cleanliness and daily administration issue. Achievement• Analysed the market situation and strategically helped the company save USD 6 million by buying containers at a price before it went up• Recovered warranty claim of USD 2 million for containers’ door paint failure. • Negotiated for lower rent, achieved a saving of SGD1.70 per sq ft. This translated into a rental saving of SGD870, 000 for 4 years’ lease. • Led a lean sigma project to eliminate duplication of jobs, resulting in a reduction of time in uploading data system by 20%.• Implemented smoothly SAP (purchasing module) for purchasing Department.• Implemented a new payment process that resulted in cost savings of USD 2 million of late payment charge.• Oversaw office renovation work of two offices space and completed within schedule. Sourced and negotiated with contractor for better rates, resulted in achieving a savings of SGD100,000.• Experienced networker, built strong working relationship with senior management from approximately 45 factories in mainland China, Europe, South Africa and Asia. Good rapport with these suppliers helped to solved some challenging issues such as custom problem, quality of the product and delivery.

Singapore

• Provided leadership role in Asia procurement (include indirect procurement) with an annual expenditure budget of up to USD 400 million.• Oversaw supply chain and procurement departments. • Negotiated with suppliers for procurement contracts including raw material, MRO and logistics in Asia.• Identified opportunities to reduce costs and enhance revenue • Sourced for new suppliers of raw materials and logistic companies in Asia. • Developed service performance standards for service providers.• Co-ordinated security and emergency planning for the office. Achievement• Recovered warranty claim of USD 2 million for product contamination. • Sourced and negotiated a new terminal service provider for in Nanjing and Guangzhou to store the chemical products, resulted in savings of USD 1 million and USD$300,000 respectively.• Initiated and implemented a standard measurement of raw materials received from the ship to the shore tank, using 6-Sigmas tool which resulted in cost-savings of USD300,000. • Implemented smoothly SAP (supply chain) for supply chain Department.• Set up Supply Chain for the new plant in China, Nanjing include selection of raw materials supplier and logistic company to deliver product within ChinaReason of leaving: Seeking for career advancement - Global exposure with Seaco.

• Oversaw operations, sales and accounts departments with over 100 employees of different nationalities, ranging from office workers to senior managers. The sales turnover was US $60 million.• Responsibility for the company's monthly profit and loss.• Sourced products from local and overseas suppliers. • Inventory management (includes planning and distribution)Achievement• Developed new businesses in Asia including set up sales office in Vietnam, Taiwan and appointed agent in Sri Lanka. As a result, export sales increased by estimated 30%.• Developed and marketed new product (Phthalic anhydride) successfully in the Asia region

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.)

Graduate Diploma In Marketing Management

Diploma In Marketing