Michelle Koh
Senior Procurement Executive
Selangor,Selangor
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Procurement Executive
Oversea Group Berhad
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
08.2023 - Current
- Strengthened relationships with key suppliers through regular communication, aligning business objectives for mutual success.
- Established cross-functional teams for specific sourcing projects, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment of procurement objectives with overall business goals.
- Delivered procurement training programs for cross-functional teams, enhancing understanding of best practices and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Negotiated favorable payment terms with suppliers, improving cash flow management without compromising supply continuity or quality standards.
- Implemented category management strategies to optimize spend allocation and drive better value from suppliers.
- Increased contract compliance by reviewing supplier performance regularly, ensuring adherence to terms and conditions.
- Leveraged data analytics tools to monitor supplier performance metrics continuously, identifying areas requiring corrective actions or improvement initiatives.
- Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic procurement processes and vendor negotiations.
- Conducted market research to stay informed on industry trends, applying insights into strategic sourcing decisions for competitive advantage.
- Reduced supplier lead times by establishing long-term partnerships and collaborative planning approaches.
- Optimized inventory levels through demand forecasting techniques, reducing carrying costs while maintaining service level requirements.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
Procurement cum Purchaser
Double. O Holding Sdn Bhd
Selangor
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Ensure the availability of materials for the production
- Work closely and monitor performances of outlets, warehouse and central kitchen
- Plan, monitor and control inventory level
- Research new vendors
- Negotiation the best terms and benefit
- Source, process orders and coordinate with internal staff and external parties with regards to local or oversea purchases
- Prepare and maintain purchasing files, reports and price list
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery
- Maintain proper and complete documentation of purchases and usages
- Prepare monthly stock statement and physical stock verification
- Data entry all documents in Autocount and SQL system and manual system accurately and efficiently
- Develop and carry out an efficient documentation and filling for paper and electronic records
- Receive incoming calls, emails handle requests, queries, complaint and route correspondence appropriately
- Handling office maintenance including facilities and equipments
- General administration, clerical support and others duties
- Maintaining and purchase office equipments
- Arrange food and beverage for meetings and events
- Preparation of reports
- Apply for building and office access card for new employees
Senior Sales Executive
JJ Suppliers Sdn Bhd
Johor
11.2017 - 12.2020
- Organize and schedule meetings and appointments
- Maintain relationship with principal, distribution partners and end user to secure increase business/sales
- Prepare weekly sales report and sales strategy
- Service and develop new account opportunity through door to door
- Attend meetings, seminars and programs to learn new liquor products
Life Planning Advisor
Great Eastern Life Assurance (M) Bhd
Johor
06.2015 - 09.2017
- Attend meetings, seminars and programs to learn new products
- Service and develop new account through cold calling
- Service policyholders to deliver and explanation policy to analyze insurance programs and suggestion additional or changes
- Confer with clients to obtain and provide information when claims are made on a policy
- Customize insurant programs to suit individual customers often covering a variety of risks
- Ensure policy requirements are fulfilled including any necessary medical examinations and the completion of appropriate forms
- Perform administrative tasks such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals
Admin cum Purchaser
Panworld Marketing Sdn Bhd
Johor
06.2015 - 09.2017
- Work closely and monitor performances of service providers and contractors in office
- Prepare and submit reports
- Source, process orders and coordinate with internal staff and external parties with regards to local purchases
- Prepare and maintain purchasing files, reports and price list
- Monitor inventory reports to determine supply needs, quality, delivery requirements and make recommendation for purchasing
- Data entry all documents in USB system and manual system accurately and efficiently
- Develop and carry out an efficient documentation and filling for paper and electronic records
- Receive incoming calls, emails handle requests, queries, complaint and route correspondence appropriately
Territory Sales Manager
Stratel (M) Sdn Bhd
Kota Damansara
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Maintain relationship with distributors/ developer and secure increased business/sales
- Develop new sales opportunities though cold calling
- Meet exiting dealers to approach new product and sales solutions
- Assist dealers to approach product solutions to end users
- Demonstration product uses and selling points
- Prepare and conduct product seminar
Admin Manager
Wawasan CMS (M) Sdn Bhd
Johor
10.2004 - 10.2005
- Lead, supervise and motivate team of personnel to ensure smooth operation in the office
- Work closely and monitor performances of service providers and contractors in office
- Prepare and submit reports
- Implement and ensure that policies, procedures and regulations of administrative and departmental programs are enforced and practice
- Source, process orders and coordinate with internal staff and external parties with regards to local purchases
- Prepare and maintain purchasing files, reports and price list
- Monitor inventory reports to determine supply needs, quality, delivery requirements and make recommendation for purchasing
- Data entry all documents in USB system and manual system accurately and efficiently
- Develop and carry out an efficient documentation and filling for paper and electronic records
- Receive incoming calls, emails handle requests, queries, complaint and route correspondence appropriately
Education
A-Levels -
SMK Paduka Tuan
01.2002 - 12.2002
Skills
Stock ordering
Negotiation
Supply sourcing
Researching
Recruitment and training
Team leadership
Distribution experience
Decision-making ability
Supplier relations
Customer service skills
Supplier Relationship Management
Procurement Process Improvement
Timeline
Senior Procurement Executive
Oversea Group Berhad
08.2023 - Current
Procurement cum Purchaser
Double. O Holding Sdn Bhd
05.2022 - 07.2024
Senior Sales Executive
JJ Suppliers Sdn Bhd
11.2017 - 12.2020
Territory Sales Manager
Stratel (M) Sdn Bhd
04.2016 - 06.2016
Life Planning Advisor
Great Eastern Life Assurance (M) Bhd
06.2015 - 09.2017
Admin cum Purchaser
Panworld Marketing Sdn Bhd
06.2015 - 09.2017
Admin Manager
Wawasan CMS (M) Sdn Bhd
10.2004 - 10.2005
A-Levels -
SMK Paduka Tuan
01.2002 - 12.2002