Cost saving of 30% ($150K) on Fastenal parts from China and Korea AVL vendor.
90% credit note requested vs. NCR - rework/scrapped record.
SM 1 vendor OTD meets 93%.
Managed to reduce dead stock inventory: UD50K FRG and components.
Managed to set up a new painting, phosphate, and moly coating line on the existing AVL vendor, SSH, to support significant strategic, financial, and operational advantages.
Monitor pull-in rescheduled in and out, down to 5%.
Senior Buyer G. 10 (Global Projects)
SLB - Cameron (M) Sdn Bhd
Subang Jaya
04.2019 - 06.2022
Trained junior buyers on procurement strategies, negotiation techniques, and supplier management.
Established a business-wide procurement strategy based on industry knowledge and research.
Identified and contacted potential suppliers to improve supply management.
Identified and assessed potential risks associated with suppliers and procurement activities, implementing mitigation strategies.
Monitored contractual agreements to ensure compliance, and address any breaches or discrepancies promptly.
Negotiated pricing, credit terms, and transportation with suppliers.
Evaluated supplier performance through regular reviews, addressing any issues to maintain high service levels.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand material requirements, and align procurement strategies.
Managed procurement costs, guaranteeing that expenditures never exceeded the allocated budget.
Prepared detailed reports on procurement activities, highlighting achievements, and areas for improvement.
Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of procurement best practices, and emerging technologies.
Initiated project purchases based on current or expected needs.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers to secure the best prices and quality.
Managed tender processes, including document preparation, bid evaluation, and vendor selection.
Personal KPI achievements :-
Reduce the Europe vendor NCR down to 3%.
Europe AVL vendor OTD meets 93%.
Reduce dead stock inventory by 3% (US $15K).
Senior Buyer G. 8 (Inter-co projects)
Cameron (M) Sdn Bhd
Subang Jaya
06.2015 - 03.2019
Managed supplier relationships to maintain high standards of quality, reliability, and service.
Consulted with suppliers, reviewed contracts and evaluated quotations.
Interviewed suppliers to obtain information vital to purchasing decisions.
Led cross-functional teams in the selection and evaluation of new suppliers, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions within the procurement team to enhance skills and improve performance.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers, focusing on terms of payment, delivery schedules, and quality standards.
Optimised delivery schedules and logistical operations for time-effectiveness.
Provided mentorship and guidance to junior buyers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the team.
Monitor or control suppliers to reduce risks of disruptions or non-compliance.
Directed prompt transportation of materials to outlets.
Handle project: CHEVRON - CALTEX project, ADNOC - Abu Dhabi
Personal KPI achievements :-
Reduce Asia's vendor NCR down to 5%.
Asia AVL vendor OTD meets 93%.
Set up five new AVLs for Chevron, Thailand.
Cost savings US30K on elastomer parts.
Senior Buyer - Local vendor
Cameron (M) Sdn Bhd
Subang Jaya
08.2012 - 05.2015
Negotiate with potential suppliers to lock their price in yearly contract agreement.
Forged and maintained positive working relations with suppliers.
Oversaw the ethical sourcing of materials, ensuring compliance with industry standards and corporate social responsibility policies.
Provided a firm decision on vendor doubts pertaining to quality, drawing specifications required, deliveries, price, as well as invoicing.
Analysed supplier invoices to ensure accuracy of billing and resolved discrepancies promptly.
Oversaw procurement lifecycle while minimising supply risk.
Utilised procurement software to streamline purchasing processes, improve accuracy, and reduce processing time.
Managed end-to-end procurement process, from requisition to delivery, ensuring timely arrival of goods.
Initiated components purchases based on current or expected needs.
Reviewed product specifications to ensure compliance with quality standards and statutory regulations.
Monitor vendor OTD and quality performance to meet KPI.
Personal KPI achievements :-
PR to PO within 5 working days - 95%
Cost savings of up to $50K on gate valve products.
Asst. Manufacturing lead
Cameron (M) Sdn Bhd
Subang Jaya
08.2008 - 07.2012
Monitor manufacturing activities, including assembly line setup, raw material handling, and finished goods, to meet production targets.
Conduct regular safety walkthroughs and 'spot checks' to catch deviations.
Review SOPs quarterly to ensure they actually work in the real world.
Support Industrial engineer team in ensuring that bill of materials, drawings, and routine operation instructions are clearly documented and understood.
Ensuring raw or components with quality inspected labelling before transfer to machine/assembly shop.
Conduct ODM (Operation decision management) to improve productivity and enhanced risk mitigated, consistent decisions and transparent rules to ensure easy auditing.
Supporting quality team on yearly operation internal audit.
Follow up and monitor shortage/missing components in order to clear assembly shop backlog.
Guide the subcontractor on a particular secondary process to compliance quality requirement.
Observe and booking API gauge upfront to promote operational efficiency.
Raise indirect purchase requisition (if required) to smooth operator experience.
Conduct improvement process to meet machine shop objective.
Connecting with others inter-co stakeholder/plant on particular machinist performance and training.
Focused on operational excellence, safety, and community sustainability and shared Safety Alert/tactic during yearly operation week.
Establish firefighters and First Aid team among operation team.
Personal KPI achievements :-
Conduct machine shop safety - forging handling.
Reduce assembly backlog - down to 5%.
Establish 2 team - firefighters and First Aid.
Subcontractor Planner
Cameron (M) Sdn Bhd
Subang Jaya
06.2005 - 07.2008
Coordinated with engineers and subcontractors to facilitate seamless project execution.
Maintained daily communication with subcontractors to drive forward the progress of the project.
Provided expert advice including daily, weekly or monthly schedule updates.
Organised and participated in monthly on-site meetings with subcontractors.
Implemented risk management strategies to minimise potential delays and cost overruns.
Reviewed plans and specs during schematic design of pre-construction.
Applied quality assurance processes to raise standards of work.
Estimated costs and functional implications of construction-related decisions.
Directed all sub-con process & equipment, ensuring timely delivery and optimal stock levels.
Evaluated project scope and dimensions by interpreting architectural drawings and specifications.
Prepared information and attended regular planning and progress meetings.
Monitor vendor quality and OTD to meet procurement target.
Handling more on after sales repair and maintenance as well as provision of rental equipment for Exxon Mobile/Shell/Petronas.
Project Planner
Cooper Cameron (M) Sdn Bhd
Subang Jaya
05.2001 - 05.2005
Monitored project progress, adjusting plans and resources to achieve objectives.
Conducted regular project reviews and reports for senior management, highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.
Resolved project conflicts and challenges through effective problem-solving and negotiation techniques.
Acted as first point of call for queries around deliverables and problem solving to maintain smooth running operations.
Coordinated with clients to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, fostering strong relationships.
Met project deadlines by managing and partnering with contractors to monitor performance.
Advised senior management on facilities needs and delivered ongoing operational support.
Achieved desired results by monitoring project progress, anticipating potential bottlenecks and implementing preventative action.
Monitored costs, timescales and resources used to achieve project success.
Planned Project: Refurbish parts for ANGSI, GUNTONG Recovery Oil, LNG Complex.
Planning cum Asst. Production Manager
PERFECT UNITED (M) SDN BHD
S.ALAM
05.1996 - 04.2001
Scheduled transportation of outgoing goods to meet customer requirements.
Maintained required inventory levels at minimal cost.
Oversaw the preparation of planning reports and presentations for stakeholder meetings, clearly communicating complex information.
Managed relationships with contractors and consultants, negotiating contracts to secure favourable terms and monitoring performance against agreed benchmarks.
Managed production of planning scheduling and material scheduling to work and mitigate risks.
Monitoring plant related indirect purchases with maintenance team to ensure optimistic machining hours.
Enforce quality procedures, validate that parts meet quality standards, inspect finished products, and handle in house non-conforming materials.
Providing technical assistance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and supporting maintenance teams.
Conducts productive start-up meetings that effectively communicate the daily goals and previous shift performance.
Supporting related internal/external ISO audit.
Manufacturing cum shipment Coordinator
Audrey International (M) Sdn Bhd
S.ALAM
01.1991 - 04.1996
Managed day-to-day export and import bookings of air, road and ocean freight needs, coordinating schedules and documentation to support regulatory requirements.
Oversee daily production, ensure work orders are completed, observe or monitor equipment to maintain optimal capacity. This includes managing line setup, teardown, and changeovers.
Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring to improve performance as well as monitoring attendance and enforcing company policies.
Managed comprehensive logistics and forwarding operations, streamlining supply chain efficiency for global clients.
Prepared documentation in alignment with customs and insurance requirements.
Facilitated seamless communication between warehouse, distribution, and logistics teams to ensure coordinated efforts.
Verified accuracy and completion of shipping documentation and necessary certifications, preparing ahead of dispatch deadlines.
Recorded and stored delivery documentation, maintaining detailed back catalogues of logistics activity.
Provided day-to-day administrative support to logistics teams, enabling improved office efficiency.
Identified best shipping routes for cargo based on type, weight and other parameters for timely deliveries.
Communicated with transportation companies to assess and resolve possible delivery restrictions.