Procurement Manager

LANCELOT DANAN LIMIN

Mohd. Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Mobile # 009**-**-******* adds1u@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE SUMMARY

Professional purchaser with fourteen (14) years of solid procurement experience specializing in Joinery and Interior Fit Outs, with a wide range of exposure both in local and overseas markets. Ability to develop and minimize cost spending when buying products and / or services that are essential to the business. Well organized, results oriented and self-directed achiever. CORE COMPETENCIES and SKILLS

Comprehensive understanding and experience of purchasing strategies and procedures

Expert in market research

Maintain, Monitor and Improve Supplier Base Performance

Implement Cost Saving Plans

Inventory Optimization

Good communication and strong negotiation skills as well as the ability to interact with transporters, subcontractors, suppliers and clients

Well informed in customs procedures (import and export processes)

Extensive knowledge of purchase order systems and related software

Team Leader

Familiar with QMS, EMS, FSC and ORACLE

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

Wood and Veneer

MDF and Particle Boards (Plain, Melamine, MR, FR)

Laminates

Ironmongery and Hardware (Doors, Kitchen Cabinet and Wardrobes)

Paints (UV and PU)

Wood working consumables, tools, equipment and machineries

Glasses and Mirrors

Stainless Steel Inserts and Metal Supports

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Pullman Twin Tower Qatar

Grand Millenium Al Wahda Hotel

Al Raha Beach Hotel

Sofitel Hotel Abu Dhabi

Regent Emirates Pearl Hotel Abu

Dhabi

Centro Hotel Abu Dhabi

Al Forsan Hotel Abu Dhabi

Masdar HQ Abu Dhabi

Central Market Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Future School

Fairmont Hotel Abu Dhabi

CAREER HISTORY

Procurement Manager December 2019 - present

Decovision Company LLC

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Decovision was established in Abu Dhabi in 2003 as part of Royal Group to fill the need for a professional interior solutions provider in the UAE market. Decovision quickly accomplish a reputation for delivering world class service based on innovative design solutions and on timely manner. Having its large dedicated joinery and furniture factory in Mussafah it gives edge over other interior design solutions providers by means of accommodating large volume of work while exercising quality control at every stage. Duties and Responsibilities

Search for new potential credible suppliers.

Perform technical review of the purchase requisition and discuss any disputes with the end user prior to ordering.

Plan and coordinates with Project Manager regarding all materials and / or services required in the project.

Meet, canvass and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors regarding quality, prices and delivery method and lead time.

Manage stocks with closely monitoring reordering level of each material in the warehouse and its demand.

Prepare and submit purchase order for approval.

Maintain proper record of all purchase order, documents and activities in the department.

Update and provide report on the status of purchase requisition as well as purchase orders to top management on a regular basis.

Create objectives and trainings required for the development and improvement of the department as a whole.

Senior Purchaser – Head of Procurement Department May 2006 – July 2019 Eldiar Furniture Mfg & Decoration LLC

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Eldiar Furniture Manufacturing and Decoration L.L.C. started its operation in 1989. It became a subsidiary of DEPA United Group in 2004 where it broadened its ability to provide excellent products and services to its clients. It operates from its own regional office and its production facility occupying about 25,000 sq. m. land area located in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s Industrial Area. Eldiar specializes in carpentry and joinery woodworks; anything from doors, wardrobes of commercial / residential buildings or private villas, to furnishing of hotel rooms, interior decorations of receptions and lobbies, offices, hospitals and even restaurants, cafés and showrooms; utilizing latest machinery in woodworks under the supervision of skilled professionals, using highly mechanized manufacturing and production facilities. Duties and Responsibilities

Line Manager

In charge and / or accountable for all material procurement activities.

Establish supply plans and purchasing directions.

Drafting high quality, articulate proposals, reports and presentations.

Update and provide report on the status of purchase requisition as well as purchase orders to top management on a regular basis.

Supporting organizational change to improve business processes.

Coordinating and working with all Departments Heads to find solutions to complex procurement issues.

Involved in project tendering in coordination with Estimation Department by issuing material price list.

Monitoring and forecasting price trends.

Developed and lead purchasing department by mentoring its team members using the right and correct approach.

Create department objectives as well as its team members.

Identify the needed trainings required by the department for the development and improvement of the team members.

Order Management

Assess and approve all bid comparisons and purchase orders as per DOA.

Overseeing the execution of purchase orders by making sure it matches with the purchase requisition and provide remarks if required.

Responsible for all overseas orders as well as raw materials and machine purchases.

Performs technical review of the purchase requisition and disseminate it to buyers / team members.

Canvassing, negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors regarding prices, delivery method & lead time.

Managing petty cash transactions as well as employee ticket bookings.

Synchronized supply chain activities, coordinating vendors and internal operation departments.

Manages to assess budget versus actual purchase prices and implements necessary measures.

Networking:

Represents the company in the market while purchasing materials.

Bargain with the suppliers to attain best product and services with just in time delivery and reasonable price.

Developed a friendly but professional relationship with suppliers for long term benefit.

Maintain and increase supplier base through approved suppliers list.

Monitor and evaluate suppliers.

Procurement Officer / Buyer Aug 2004. - Sept. 2005 Dunlop Slazenger Philippines Incorporated (DSPI)

Mariveles, Bataan, Philippines

Duties and Responsibilities

Canvassing / PO Preparation

Picks out prospective suppliers and contacts them to request for a quotation for the item(s) on the Purchase Requisition.

Co-ordinates with the end-user and the prospective supplier regarding any questions or inquiries concerning the items delivery lead time, price and technical specifications.

Prepares the Purchase Order and routes it for approval once the end-user agrees to the proposed item to be delivered by the prospective supplier. PO Administration

Updates the PO central file as each PO is signed and sent out.

Keeps track of the status of the order until it is eventually accepted and issued to the end-user.

Informs the end-user of the status of his order especially if there have been any changes from the original agreed-upon terms.

Prepares the necessary import documents for imported orders and facilitates its processing with the aid of a broker/forwarder.

Coordinates with the end-user and the supplier in the event that the delivered item is rejected or is not fit to be received until an amicable settlement is arrived at. Supplier Management

Maintains the Supplier File by continuously scouting for new suppliers, certifying them having go through the accreditation procedures, and monitoring their actual performance.

Initiates the disqualification procedure in any case the supplier is not performing accordingly to the standards stated in the accreditation and updates the supplier file.

Maintains all payable accounts within reasonable levels with the intention of preventing the possibility of a supplier not accepting an order or delivering an outstanding order in the case of exceeded credit limit. Certificates, Awards and Training

Certified LEED Green Associate

October 13, 2014 – October 13, 2018,

Green Building Certification Institute,

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Outstanding Performance & Lasting

Contribution Awardee

August 2, 2012

Eldiar Furniture Mfg & Decoration LLC

Beach Rotana Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Effective Management & Leadership

Development Skills Training

May 19 – 21, 2015,

DEPA United Group

Movenpick Hotel, Dubai, UAE

Green Building and LEED Core

Concepts Training

January 31 to February 14, 2014,,

3Fold Education Center,

Abu Dhabi UAE

Awareness Training for Forest

Stewardship Council (FSC)

April 17, 2011,

Chiltern,

Eldiar Facility, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Furniture Fittings Seminar

June 17, 2010,

Hafele,

Eldiar Facility, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Letter of Credit & General Procurement Practices Training June 14, 2010,

Eldiar,

Eldiar Facility, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Educational Background

Tertiary Level Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering 1999 – 2004 Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Personal Background

Nationality : Filipino

Gender : Male

Visa : Residence Visa

Civil Status : Married

Age : 37

Date of Birth : September 2, 1982

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