Purchasing Officer

Apply by email to: marcos.hutapea@panunited.co.id

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FOR INTERNATIONAL CONSIDERATION
Mario Mo.
Permanent Address: Toronto – Canada / Current Address: South Korea
zagross_mo@yahoo.com
Objective: Purchasing Management Position / Senior Buyer
Hello,
I am a Canadian citizen, with over than 18 years of International purchasing experience in Asia and Canada, actively looking to secure a Challenging position as Purchasing Manager (International Procurement Officer) in a growth-oriented organization, which offers diverse job responsibility and the potential for advancement in Asia and Middle East. I have always been impressed and interested in the cultures and the language of your country. I have a lot of background in most conversational languages and I am interested in learning much more. At this time I would like to immerse myself in your culture in order to not only learn more, but to also experience your wonderful country and its citizen’s first-hand. Most of all, I anticipate to get a job as a purchasing manager or senior buyer or any suitable position that match my qualifications and experience within your organization. Please contact me at any time in order to further discuss my qualifications. I will be anticipating your email, thanks for the time and much appreciated. Please note the following material-thanks.

PERSONAL PROFILE:
Nationality/Passport: Canada
Marital Status: Divorced
Salary Expectations: Negotiable
Other Languages: Arabic and little Italian & French
Available: Available in 2 weeks
EDUCATIONS:
BA Degree in Bachelor of Arts U.S.A
BS Degree in Science U.S.A
Introduction to Management Certificate U.S.A
Supervisory Development Certificate U.S.A
TESOL Certificate CANADA
Accounting Certificates 1-2-3 ENGLAND
Various seminars on Management & Quality Control. U.S.A
Professional Summary: Experienced procurement professional skilled in managing material and equipment needs of the operation of the organization. Controlling inventory, overseeing operation of distribution centers. Proven ability to manage staff, develop and oversee operating budgets, and communicate with other departments, vendors, and executive management to ensure procurement goals are met. Experience with sourcing suppliers for purchased goods, negotiating contracts including blanket agreements and bulk commodity pricing agreements, and conducting production planning. Possess knowledge of manufacturing operations gained while performing plant surveys at manufacturing facilities to recommend ways to improve operations.

Work Experience:
Dec. 2006~Recent Material Controller, JC International Trading South Korea
Ensured that all Materials Management activities are carried out in a timely, cost effective and safe manner including the effective requisition, receipt, storage and multi-site distribution of goods and services. Interfaced with client procurement, warehouse, maintenance and logistics teams to ensure contract obligations are met. Duties as following:
• Ensured the Co. scope of work is carried out in accordance with CLIENT policy, processes and procedures.
• Reported on the performance of the Materials Management activities.
• Managed all materials and logistics personnel performing work under the company scope of work.
• Coordinated activities and ensured that all materials management planning and support functions are working together in a cohesive manner in line with Maintenance planning activities.
• Managed supply and contractual risks associated with the contract and the Co. obligations under the scope of work.
• Carried out materials management for the organization direct materials.
• To ensure effective communications are maintained with CLIENT management and section heads.
• Gave feedback and made recommendations for improvement to CLIENT policies, processes and procedures, which affected the scope of work.
• Provided advice and made recommendations on the development and training of CLIENT personnel.
• Provided expertise and guidance to the CLIENT in the development of applications, tools and techniques to improve materials Management performance.
• Ensured Health, Safety and Environmental aspects are not compromised.
• Ensured an effective handover of duties during rotational leave.
2004~Nov. 2006 Purchasing Manager, Olicos International Co. South Korea Responsible for all material and equipment needs for the area of ships yard construction projects including managing purchasing, controlling inventory. Managed a staff of 26 and assumed responsibility for developing an annual operating budget of $2.5 million. Sourced and negotiated pricing for many items with an annual purchased value of $17 million including establishing blanket purchase agreements and bulk commodity pricing agreements. Developed strategic suppliers and negotiated contract agreements to reduce the number of vendors from 170+ to a group of 95 core partners resulting in cost savings due to reduced administrative costs as well as quantity price breaks. Reduced new equipment purchases by 21% by managing all assets, and better coordinating equipment needs for construction projects taking place throughout the ship yard. Reduced fleet costs by 13% by establishing preferred vendors, improving tracking and scheduling processes, and implementing a maintenance log.
2002~Dec. 2004 Warehouse Manager Olicos International Co. South Korea Responsible for Planning, directing, and maintaining an efficient warehouse operation and assigns, inspected, and evaluated the work performance of personnel assigned to the warehouse. Organized and managed incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of items. Participated in the evaluation of the efficiency of existing equipment and made recommendations regarding the repair or replacement of equipment and the design and layout of warehouse facilities in order to maximize material handling efficiency and meet future technological warehouse needs. Coordinated the surveillance and investigation of stock shortages, deviations from specifications, damages to shipments, and delivery of partial shipments and resolved discrepancies by submitting appropriate reports. Prepared oral and written reports related to purchasing, warehousing, and distribution activities. Other responsibilities as follows:

• Ensured the procurement of required products and items at the best possible rate without compromise on quality. Directly liaised with suppliers to ensure that items ordered and delivered in a timely manner.
• Ensured that all items delivered and checked to include; quantity, quality, accuracy and correct brands as per Letter of Purchase Offer (LPO). Verified all invoices received from suppliers and ensured prices are correct as per (LPO).
• Ensured stores records are accurately maintained and up to date, including Goods Received Notes, Letter of Purchase Order, Internal Requisitions, Inter Departmental Transfers, Variance Reports, Stock Take, issues and Expiry Date Reports.
• Ensured regular month end stock taking exercise and all items are accounted and the same is passed on to the Finance unit.
• Maintained control of stock holding to ensure availability of all required items. Advised relevant unit head with regard to slow moving items and/or items due to expire.
• Raised necessary LPO’s, negotiated prices, scheduled deliveries, of items as per requirements.
• Supervised a small team of Stores Assistants ensuring they have a uniformed workload and that they are motivated.
2000~2002 Purchasing Expeditor Olicos International Co. South Korea
Managed and developed relationships with suppliers to reduce costs and improved quality including on-time deliveries and ..
Procured materials and services at the lowest cost, in the most efficient manner possible
Placed purchase orders for assigned commodities or customers’ production requirements, and related manufacturing supplies, based on MRP demands as well as exception requirements
Facilitated and expedited the flow of materials to and from various suppliers and internal customers
Initiated RFQ’s and evaluated supplier bids and contracts
Negotiated supplier contracts and placed blanket PO’s where appropriated and cost effective
Worked with Project Managers in expediting materials
Worked with Quality and Engineering to resolve quality challenges
Worked with finance to resolved potential invoice/PO variances
Jun. 1998~Dec. 2000 Procurement Clerks KIA Procurement Agent South Korea
Approved bills for payment.
Calculated costs of orders, and charged or forwarded invoices to appropriate accounts.
Checked shipments when they arrive to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and those goods meet specifications.
Compared prices, specifications, and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
Compared suppliers’ bills with bids and purchase orders in order to verify accuracy.
Contacted suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
Determined if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordered more materials when necessary.
Located suppliers, used sources such as catalogs and the internet, and interviewed them to gather information about products to be ordered.
Prepared, maintained, and reviewed purchasing files, reports and price lists.
Prepared purchase orders and sent copies to suppliers and to departments originated requests.
Responded to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
Reviewed requisition orders in order to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.
Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
Maintained knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchases, and provided information about these rules to organization staff members and to vendors.
Monitored contractor performance, recommended contract modifications when necessary.
Monitored in-house inventory movement and completed inventory transfer forms for bookkeeping purposes. Performed buying duties when necessary. Prepared invitation-of-bid forms and mailed forms to supplier firms or distributed forms for public posting.

1985~1998 Storekeeper/Receiving Clerk Auto Canada Ltd. Toronto-Canada
• Prepared material requisitions and requests for purchases for the different stores items based on inventory with the store and liaised with the stores purchasing department for delivery.
• Monitored the physical checking and receiving of goods from Suppliers with the assistance of the Stores Helpers and verify and validate the delivery against purchase order to ensuring the quality and quantity.
• Monitored the Stores Helpers in the withdrawing of relevant stock items, packing and dispatching these to various internal departments and departmental stores as requested and updated the Stores inventory system.
Maintained appropriate records of distribution and receipt of every item including supporting documents authorizing the release of items.
• Monitored, analyzed and note stock movement levels of each item ensuring optimum use of available stocks, as well as to avoid shortages through the maintenance of weekly stock reports. Monitored the inventory level for the different items and ensured the timely orders are placed through the Supervisor thereby ensuring that there are no shortages.
• Maintained records and a comprehensive filing system of purchase orders, receipts and stock reports. Ensured an accurate database is maintained of stock issues and receipts.
• In liaison with the Supervisor participated in month end, quarterly and year end stock take of items in various stores along with the Store Keeper and Cost Controller and entered stock items in the inventory management system.
• Discarded or recycled all old items based on pre-determined storage periods once approval obtained from the Supervisor or Cost Controller. Kept records of all the receipts, issued and shrinkages in the stores. Ensured all shrinkages are authorized by the financial controller
• Ensured that the store is kept clean and well organized at all times.

1974~1985 Worked for IROS Co. (The Purchasing Agent of the N.I.O.C ) Overseas - London Inventory Controller: Reporting to Logistics Manager, was responsible for controlling all aspect related to warehousing, Dispatch, Inventory Control and managed a team of 4 supervisory warehouse staff and other workers. Also worked as:
Buyer & Assistant Buyer: Calculated monthly and yearly material requirements to facilitate purchase and delivery of raw materials & spare parts to Iranian Oil Company in Persia. Negotiated contracts with suppliers. Coordinated and supervised all aspects of material planning, Local & International Tenders, Quotations and stock room material flow.
• Purchased material/equipment in the most cost effective manner
• Expedited material/equipment to ensure delivery schedules are maintained or improved
• Analyze and controlled the inventory activities for the assets
• Assisted in the continued development of all purchasing and material control related procedures
• Assisted in the development and coordination of all purchasing, material control and disposals strategies
• Coordinated and controlled designated supply agreements
• Assisted in the development of strategic supply agreements and associated catalogues
• Maintained material inventory and purchasing records
• Was responsible for the maintenance, operation and development of the materials systems
• Purchased or hired material/equipment in the most cost effective manner in line with regulatory and company policy
• Expedited material/equipment to ensure delivery schedules are maintained or improved
• Analyzed and controlled the inventory activities for the assets.