P2P Senior Manager Candidate with APAC Expertise

Rachelle Christine Lee

Procurement & Supply Chain Leader APAC Mandarin-Speaking

Over 20 Years of Experience in Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management & Procurement Operations

Email: ***********@******.*** Phone: +63-917-***-**** Location: Manila, Philippines LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rachellechristinelee Executive Summary

Procurement and supply chain leader with more than 20 years of experience, including a decade in purchasing across APAC. Proven capability in leading high-performing buying teams, driving cost savings, optimizing procurement processes, and strengthening supplier relationships. Experienced in SAP, contract negotiations, bidding, and multiple procurement categories including Outsourced Manufacturing, Hardgoods, IT, Casino & Resorts, Construction, and Services. Fluent in Mandarin, enabling strong collaboration with regional stakeholders and suppliers. Known for integrity, adaptability, and strong leadership in fast- paced environments.

Core Competencies

- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

- Vendor & Contract Lifecycle Management

- Cost Optimization & Negotiation

- APAC Buying Operations

- SAP, Coupa, Arib, Redrock Hospitality and Gaming Solutions

- Process Improvement & SOP Governance

- Cross-Functional Leadership

- Stakeholder & Supplier Engagement

- Project Management

- Team Coaching & Mentorship

- Compliance & Risk Management

- Multitasking & Organizational Skills

Professional Experience

Senior Buying Team Lead (Mandarin) 3M Global Service Center APAC, Manila June 2022 – Present

- Lead a team of 12 buyers supporting APAC purchasing operations, ensuring compliance with SLAs, KPIs, SOX controls and global procurement standards.

- Serve as the main escalation point for complex PO issues, system errors, and cross- functional concerns.

- Oversee SOP updates, audits, and process governance for procurement operations across multiple APAC markets.

- Act as focal for new SAP deployments, PowerApps updates, and digital procurement enhancements.

- Manage Outsourced Manufacturing & Hardgoods (OMHG) buying category and coordinate with plant, planning, and category sourcing teams. Key Achievements:

• Improved issue-resolution efficiency through enhanced monitoring, coordination, and root-cause analysis.

• Reduced cycle times in PO processing by streamlining internal communication and guiding buyer execution.

• Strengthened compliance and audit readiness by aligning SOPs with global standards. Senior Procurement Manager Universal Hotels & Resorts (Nustar Cebu) Aug 2021 – Nov 2021

- Led the pre-opening procurement team (3 buyers, 3 officers, 1 manager) and reported directly to the CFO.

- Developed end-to-end procurement processes, templates, and policies for a large-scale hospitality and casino project.

- Handled procurement categories across Casino, IT, Surveillance, Hotel Supplies, F&B, Marketing Materials, and Logistics.

Key Achievements:

• Negotiated key supplier contracts achieving more than 10% cost reductions.

• Contracted a 3PL provider to manage high-value casino equipment logistics for two major properties.

Senior Manager – Procurement Infin8ty Dragon Management Inc., Manila June 2020 – Oct 2020

- Managed IT procurement (software, hardware, and services) and construction owner- supplied packages.

- Supported process development and standardization for procurement activities across the organization.

Manager – Services Procurement & Strategic Planning Tiger Resort Leisure & Entertainment Inc. (Okada), Manila

May 2019 – June 2020

- Supervised IT procurement buyer handling software licenses, renewals, and agreements.

- Led bids, tenders, and vendor negotiations to secure improved pricing and contract terms.

- Reviewed contracts and monitored vendor compliance with SLAs. Key Achievements:

• Achieved an average monthly cost savings of 22.57% through negotiations and bidding initiatives.

Procurement Manager ISOC Holdings Inc., Manila

Sept 2018 – May 2019

- Managed a team of procurement officers and buyers supporting Energy, Property, Infrastructure, and Logistics verticals.

- Coordinated with Engineering teams on construction standards and contractor performance.

- Led bidding activities, vendor negotiation, and contract evaluations. Assistant Manager – Procurement Tiger Resort Leisure & Entertainment Inc.

(Okada), Manila

Jan 2016 – Aug 2018

- Handled sourcing, bidding, and procurement for OS&E items across technical entertainment, IT, security, housekeeping, and casino marketing.

- Supervised procurement of construction items including stones, cooling equipment, generators, and sanitary fixtures.

- Assigned to FF&E team to coordinate deliveries and payments for carpets, furniture, lighting, and artwork.

Earlier Career

- Procurement Officer – Okada Manila (2014 – 2016)

- Assistant to the Manager – Robertson Commercial (2012 – 2014)

- Consular Assistant & Visa Processor – Manila Economic & Cultural Office, Taipei (2009 – 2011)

- Administrative Assistant – MECO Taipei (2005 – 2009)

- English Correspondence Editor – Tessie Industrial Co., Taipei (2004 – 2005)

- Elementary Chinese Teacher – Saint Jude Catholic School (2002 – 2003)

- Merchandiser – Primer Group of Companies (2000 – 2001) Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Major in Computer Applications) De La Salle-College of St. Benilde (2000)

Certifications

- Supply Chain Management – Philippine Institute of Supply Management (2019)

- Google Project Management Certificate – Coursera (2021) Languages

- English. Filipino and Mandarin Chinese

References

- Engr. Richard P. Mempin – Power Technology Systems Inc. +63-917-***-**** ********@*****.***

- Loida S. Devera – SVP, Peter Paul Philippines Corporation +63-917-***-**** *****.*******@*****.***

- Maria Ana Luisa Yao – Lightforce Corporation +63-917-***-**** ******.**********@*****.***

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