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WONG WENG SOON VINCENT

WONG WENG SOON VINCENT

Regional Sourcing Manager
Selangor

Summary

I am looking for a senior management position in a growth-oriented and excellent environment that will allow me to showcase my skills to senior executives, while also providing job satisfaction and self-development opportunities. I aim to help the company and myself achieve corporate objectives. Vincent Wong has a wealth of experience in multinational corporations, including Agriculture, Construction, Oil & Gas, and Steel Mil, in areas such as Contract & Commercial (Pre & Post Contract), Engineering, Sourcing & Procurement, and Manufacturing. This experience has given him the ability to manage engineering and commercial activities effectively.

Currently, Vincent serves as a Regional Sourcing Manager, overseeing sourcing strategies for the entire ASIAN region, including Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, New Zealand, Australia, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia. He is responsible for collecting, reviewing, and identifying data to achieve company sustainability, supply chain, and cost savings objectives, particularly for steel commodities, building and plastic works, equipment, and contractors' works. In his previous role as Strategic Sourcing Manager (Country Lead), Vincent managed the development and implementation of a company-wide strategic procurement platform for maintenance, repair and operation (MRO) service and supply contracts and capital expenditures. He was responsible for aggregating and leveraging purchasing power, increasing operational efficiency, and increasing profitability.

In his previous roles, Vincent was team lead and in charge of Sentul West Station & Escape Shaft 1, Hospital KL Station & Intervention Shaft 1, bidding new M&E works, M&E Major Equipment procurement, and budget control. He was also responsible for delivering MRT line 1 Merdeka and Bukit Bintang Stations, both with a value of up to RM 110 million. In his earlier career, he was an Operation Engineer in a steel mill before joining KNM as a Procurement Engineer in the Oil & Gas field Upstream, where he oversaw end-to-end procurement activity for the Pengerang, P5 Project.

Vincent's project experiences are diverse and include overseeing Asia Sourcing activity, providing sourcing strategies to top management, managing contracts and tenders, providing coaching and mentoring, and managing budgets and cost controls. As a Country lead-Sourcing Manager, he oversaw the entire Shell retail in Malaysia for OPEX and CAPEX works with a value of up to MYR 80-90 million per year. He managed tender activities, contract management, budget, cost control, vendor management (KPI Standardization), and proposed a strategic aggerating and leveraging purchasing power to increase operational efficiency for stakeholders. Vincent also led the procurement for new plant set-up, purchasing SOP set-up, and purchasing strategy, sourcing, inventory, and cost control for the Pengerang Package 5 project.

Vincent's professional background includes certification in BIM, Construction Management, and Supply Chain Management. He is also a certified Contract Administrator with expertise in analytical costing and management skills for MEP, major equipment budget control, and cost spent. He has extensive knowledge in Engineering (MEP services and Metallurgy Engineering), Contract and Supply Chain Management, and Contract Management (pre & pro) in construction, oil & gas, and manufacturing.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
14
14
Certifications

Education

Master of Science - Science Technology, Metallurgical Engineering

Beijing
Beijing, China
05.2010 - 05.2012

Higher Nation Diploma of Mechatronic Engineering - undefined

Megatech College
01.2006 - 06.2009

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Tong Ji University
Shanghai, China
05.2004 - 05.2005

High School Diploma -

Tsun Jin High School
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
04.1997 - 04.2003

Work History

Regional Sourcing Manager

BD Agriculture
Selangor
07.2022 - Current
  • Leadership qualities to lead a team of Procurement / Sourcing specialists in the whole Asia
  • To provide performance and coaching, training, and mentoring country lead/manager
  • Responsible for end-to-end Sourcing activities
  • Building work- materials like Steel material, PU Panel, Roofing, C-Purlin
  • Equipment- Ventilation system, Mechanical- Combo Tower, Pump, Wrench and etc
  • Commodity- GI, Galfan, Superdyma for piping, wire rod, cages, plate and electrical cables, and etc
  • Manufacturer- To liaise 3rd manufacturer to carry out the finishing goods in complies company design
  • Responsible for a value RM650m/years spent in Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, New Zealand, Australia, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia
  • Create, develop and monitor the category strategies related to spending for the best cost and quality to maximize value for stakeholders
  • Define and execute sourcing strategies to drive the best value to the whole Asia region by establishing localizing suppliers in terms of cost, quality and lead time;
  • Contract management and supplier management, to involve pre and pro contract management, contract negotiation, quality, and handle dispute matter;
  • Development of Pre & Pro contract related to guidelines and reference material for new and incumbent suppliers for outlines new policies, systems and processes
  • Analyze data spend portfolio and determine the overall procurement approach in setting for each country localizing strategy based on the local business needs;
  • Proven ability to communicate across the company on policies to achieve cost reduction
  • Liaise with integration project stakeholders, each country's Managing Director, Business Development Director, and participate in meetings, provide sourcing strategy, and reporting to demonstrate progress against key deliverables and risks
  • Direct report to Managing Director and liaise with Group COO and respective country MD

Strategic Sourcing Manager

CBRE Group
Selangor
10.2020 - 07.2022
  • Develops, plans organize and implements contracting and procurement strategies and programs to increase operational efficiency and profitability
  • Develops standardized systems and controls for procurement including RFP documentation, work authorization, purchase and change order systems, and supplier/contractor eligibility criteria
  • Conducts pre-award negotiations with suppliers to meet project budget and keeping track of VI savings achieve through active negotiations
  • Engagement with Operation & Projects to ensure sourcing and operations are aligned on expectations and any ongoing/upcoming activities as well as sharing of ideas and new innovations (where applicable)
  • Client engagement to update them on procurement strategies and the status of ongoing/upcoming procurement activities and award recommendations
  • Monthly & quarterly review meetings together with the team and client to summarise the status of sourcing activities and sourcing savings performance to date against contract target
  • Quarterly VI Savings signoff meeting together with Client to ensure all VI savings recorded are well documented with supporting documents and approvals to meet audit requirements
  • Manages the supplier/contractor certification process including review of requisite experience, legal and organizational structure, financial viability, geographic coverage, insurance requirements and oth,er capabilities
  • Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
  • Serves as the key point of contact for utilization management and coordination with outside procurement/procurement solutions.
  • Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to identify and leverage contract value opportunities.
  • Administered agreements by negotiating change orders, executing contract extensions and resolving administrative issues.

Senior Costing Engineer

MMC Gamuda KVMRT Sdn Bhd
Selangor
08.2016 - 09.2020
  • In charge of Malaysia Mega Project- MRT Line 2_M&E work for Sentul West & Escape Shaft 1 and Hospital Kuala Lumpur Stations & Intervention Shaft 2
  • Responsible for Cost Control, Budgeting, Work Progress and all Pre & Pro contract and commercial activities and quarterly report to Senior Management
  • Project value up to 120 million dollars
  • (Sub-Contract Work)
  • Lead a team to do costing, budget, procurement and contractual activity as: Calling Tender, Bidding Tender (New Project), M&E Major Equipment Procurement -Value up to RM250 millions (for example: Chiller, Cooling Tower, Fire Services, Pumps, Dampers, Switchboard, Cables and etc), Sourcing by using Ariba System and BIM 4D & 5D
  • Handled & completed Malaysia Mega Project- MRT: Merdeka Station (P3) & Bukit Bintang (P4) station M&E costing, budgeting, and all commercial activities
  • Project value up to 110 million dollars
  • Draft contractual provisions based on strategy discussions, senior management input, and organizational needs, and expectations
  • Develop standards for contracts, including presentation of the budget, payment terms, general language and provisions for Sentul West Station and Hospital KL Station to Senior Management
  • Serve as primary organizational contact during contract negotiations
  • Conduct contract strategy meetings to identify issues and client requirements, facilitate pricing discussions and obtain senior management input on timelines and deliverables
  • Evaluate subcontractor’s bid in term of Technical and Commercial and prepare an evaluation report for management
  • To develop, serve to negotiate and agree to confirm contract specification with a variety of external groups, including contractors, end-users and OEM companies
  • Perform technical and commercial review of Sentul West Station and Hospital KL Station tenders (subcontractor’s & Supplier’s quotations) for the preparation of Contract., Propose a tender packaging strategy according to budget and prepare a presentation to management
  • Identify new the source of the vendor, supplier, manufacturer & sub-contractors to widen approve Vendor List
  • Responsible to cost control and monitor project total expenditure including verifying and checking of invoices and claims from suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure that all project expenditures are captured and properly recorded within our budget
  • Coordinate and work with the project management team to resolve project issues to ensure the delivery/completion of the project work
  • Involved the incoming new projects tender such as MRT line 3, High-Speed Rail Project, Singapore MRT Project, Taiwan MRT project and others.

Procurement Engineer

KNM Group Sdn Bhd
Selangor
05.2015 - 07.2016
  • Review supplier’s processes and identify improvement opportunities in processes and system at supplier location to improve quality, cost and flow of supplied materials throughout the entire supply chain
  • Sourcing and to identify the new source of vendor, supplier & manufacturer to widen approve Vendor List for the Project- Pengerang P5
  • In Charge of a team to ensure the procurement & supply chain function is planned, supervise and executed in accordance with the needs of the operations department
  • To manage and operate all supply chain process, including Procurement, Inventory, Warehouse & Distribution
  • In responsible to handle costing & budget and assure team purchase within budget cost to avoid cost overrun., Use project management skills and tools to investigate, alternate component technologies for reduced cost or improved quality and reliability and implements changes
  • Responsible for Project Co-ordination, Attending a meeting, Project Progress Report, Material Sourcing, Place Order, Order Review and Site Evaluation
  • As a lead procurement engineer for the new plant set up in Pengerang, Johor (Joint venture with CNI23 – Nuclear Specialist) for P5 project
  • Responsible for the whole new plant sourcing and purchase such as Machinery, Tools, Electrical Components, Switchboard, Genset Generator, and other equipment
  • Familiar with international codes and standards such as ASME, ANSI, ASTM, and MSS
  • As a lead procurement engineer for the new plant set up in Pengerang, Johor (Joint venture with CNI23 – Nuclear Specialist) for P5 project
  • Responsible for the whole new plant sourcing and purchase such as Machinery, Tools, Electrical Components, Switchboard, Genset Generator, and other equipment
  • Ensure timely completion of the plant facilities works in tandem with the overall plant project time schedule
  • (Sub-contractor works)
  • Ensure quality of work from contractors in compliance with the plant supply specifications and installation standards
  • (Sub-contractor works)
  • Ensure timely completion of the upgrading works in accordance with the time frame set and agreed by the management
  • (Sub-contractor works)

Sourcing & Purchasing Executive

Megasteel Sdn Bhd, Lion
Selangor
04.2012 - 05.2015
  • Interviews suppliers’ representatives regarding specifications, costs, inspection and similar problems relating to parts and equipment
  • Review supplier’s processes and identify improvement opportunities in processes and systems at supplier locations to improve quality, cost, and flow of supplier materials throughout the entire supply chain
  • Continuous involvement in the Supplier Selection Process to develop a supply base that provides a competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery and technology
  • In-charge Sub-contract works, example: plant installation works, plant fabrication works, supply labor & plant upgrading works with suppliers
  • In-charge oversea purchase and responsible for global sourcing & familiar with incoterms 2010 & 2013 for shipping purpose
  • Iron ore sourcing for Lion Group Blast Furnace project use (Travelled around the whole Malaysia)
  • In-charge Lion Group all steel division’s companies as Megasteel, Amsteel Banting, Lion DRI, Secomex & Megasteel CRMC, Rotate to different department due to Company Scholar Programmed)
  • Investigates potential suppliers and recommends those most desirable

Operation Improvement Engineer / Production Engineer

Megasteel Sdn Bhd, Lion Group
Selangor
04.2012 - 04.2013
  • Monitoring Electrical Arc Furnace (EAF) production and Ladle Furnace (LF) production & come with a daily activity report
  • Investigating metal, process, spare part and electrical components failure, and come out solution plan to get the improvement and reduce the downtime
  • Monitor and keep improving molten steel in steel making process
  • Raw materials and spare parts identification and description for the most suitable selection to variety molten steel grade requisition, Coordinate with production department (EAF, LF & Caster), Hot strip mill department, Mechanical department & Electrical department for the product improvement
  • Coordinate for the production process from EAF to Hot strip mill and arrange production line workers duty schedule
  • Responsible a team to identify the process error and reduce the downtime in quality related job improvement while propose upgrading jobs.

Project Engineer

SRS power engineering
Selangor
07.2009 - 09.2010
  • In charge of project execution and coordination work with external and internal part to ensure work is arranged to design, manufacture and deliver on time)
  • Project Management, Project planning, production scheduling, Material Selection
  • Designing Switchboards and providing technical assistance to customer requirement
  • Engineering design in LV Switchboards

Skills

    Contract Administrative & Management

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Certification

BIM (Building Information Modelling) – 4D& 5D

Timeline

Regional Sourcing Manager

BD Agriculture
07.2022 - Current

Strategic Sourcing Manager

CBRE Group
10.2020 - 07.2022

Senior Costing Engineer

MMC Gamuda KVMRT Sdn Bhd
08.2016 - 09.2020

Procurement Engineer

KNM Group Sdn Bhd
05.2015 - 07.2016

Operation Improvement Engineer / Production Engineer

Megasteel Sdn Bhd, Lion Group
04.2012 - 04.2013

Sourcing & Purchasing Executive

Megasteel Sdn Bhd, Lion
04.2012 - 05.2015

Master of Science - Science Technology, Metallurgical Engineering

Beijing
05.2010 - 05.2012

Project Engineer

SRS power engineering
07.2009 - 09.2010

Higher Nation Diploma of Mechatronic Engineering - undefined

Megatech College
01.2006 - 06.2009

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Tong Ji University
05.2004 - 05.2005

High School Diploma -

Tsun Jin High School
04.1997 - 04.2003
BIM (Building Information Modelling) – 4D& 5D
Construction Contract Administrative and Management
Zycus (I-Contract, I-Perform, I-Source)
Ariba system (For tender)
CostX
Microsoft Office Programs (Words, Excel, Power Point)
AS400, Axapta
JDE (Icore system)
C ++ programming
Auto Cad
PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)
Microprocessor system
Field view (FV Software in Engineering)
Enterprise II (E2) (Supply Chain system)
WONG WENG SOON VINCENTRegional Sourcing Manager