Procurement Leader - End-to-End Sourcing Expert

MARIA RENELIE Lombard, IL *****

PATALINJUG ***.**7.83.49 *******.**@*****.***

Professional Summary

Years of strategic sourcing at IBM’s Integrated Supply Chain and TTec in the IT and BPO sectors have shaped the depth of my procurement expertise. I have been a Procurement Professional for 20+ years. My exposure to Procurement is very comprehensive. It includes end-to-end procurement process, business process improvement, supplier audit, and project management. In my past work, I am responsible for achieving the best overall value for the company when acquiring or contracting for goods and services to meet internal/external clients' needs/service level expectations based on our Global Procurement strategies. I ensure we uphold ethical and fair conduct in all our business dealings with clients, suppliers, and partners. Also, I am an entrepreneurial and operations-driven professional with experience managing food service businesses from end to end. Proven success as a founder overseeing product development, cost control, inventory management, and regulatory compliance while building strong client relationships, driving brand growth, and implementing improvements that enhance efficiency and elevate customer satisfaction.

Work experience

Sr. Category Manager

IT Hardware & Services and Telecommunications for APAC TTec Philippines

May 2015 – Feb 2026

• Oversee day-to-day business execution in the department and maintain good business control posture.

• Collaborated with stakeholders to align supply chain processes with organizational goals.

• Support Procurement activities associated with high value/risk for Technology commodity for our 16 sites in PH and few sites for IN, NZ, AU, SG, and Malaysia.

• Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine the suitability of products and services.

• Regularly communicate and negotiate with suppliers on issues like cost, quality, delivery, etc. Evaluated supplier performance and identified areas for improvement.

• Maintained auditable records of all procurement processes which resulted in high process compliance. · Drafted contract and framework agreements to support procurement obligations and preferences.

• Managing e-catalog creation for various commodities as part of the process improvement. Procurement Specialist

Abbott Lab

North Chicago, IL

October 2025 – November 2025

• Maintained relationships with vendors by providing support throughout the procurement process.

• Received and summarized bids, analyzing and evaluating vendor responses using spreadsheets and other tools.

• Monitored market trends, pricing, and industry news to identify opportunities for cost savings initiatives.

• Negotiated contracts with suppliers to achieve best value on behalf of the organization.

• Engaged in strategic sourcing projects that improved quality, delivery time, and pricing objectives.

• Analyzed and interpreted specifications, contracts and purchase orders.

• Prepared, developed and issued competitive bid documents based on scope and specifications.

• Analyzed vendor performance metrics to identify areas of improvement and ensure compliance with contractual terms.

• Collaborated with stakeholders in the development of specifications for goods and services purchases.

• Performed regular reviews of existing contracts with suppliers to determine if changes are necessary or advantageous.

• Ensured adherence to company policies and procedures related to purchasing activities.

• Coordinated supplier updates of catalog data in procurement technology tools. Procurement Professional IT Hardware & Services and Telecommunications IBM Philippines

January 2009 - May 2015

• Responsible for supporting IBM internal and external requirements for Telecommunications and Connectivity by selecting core and/or leveraged suppliers that provide optimal cost, quality and service delivery.

• Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve the best pricing and terms for our 4 IBM entities (IBM PH, IBM Daksh, IBS, and ISD)

• Handles/manages supplier selection process from evaluations, negotiations, and awarding/contracting with suppliers. Demonstrate understanding of IBM contract terms and conditions for me to develop unique terms and conditions for supplier agreements in support of IBM customer contracts.

• Knowledgeable in creating and utilizing e-catalog creation for various commodities as part of process improvement.

• Supports Global or AP RFP, projects, etc. Backing up counterpart buyers from other AP countries.

• Vast exposure in IBM's multinational network coordination such as business dealings with Indian Ops Buyers (IPC), Vietnam Ops Buyers (VPC), various sourcing commodity council approvers & ASEAN team leads.

• Collaborates with Accounts Payable team for reconciliation and resolution of vendor billing issues.

• Capable of handling procurement issues prior to escalation of problem to Procurement Country Manager or Global Leads.

• Evaluated supplier performance and identified areas for improvement.

• Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.

• Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.

• Collaborated with stakeholders to align supply chain processes. Procurement Professional Enterprise and Technology IBM Business Services, Inc.

June 2006 - December 2008

• Responsible for the daily sourcing of various operational items such as office supplies, printed materials, furniture & fixtures, IT equipment/services, Telecom, connectivity, software, and general MRO commodities

• Contributed significantly to the achievement of PHP38M+ of negotiated savings derived from the 2006 fit-up projects particularly to network & IT equipment

• On-site support tier-1 level for BOND requesters & approvers

• Handles/manages supplier selection process from evaluations, negotiations, and awarding/contracting with suppliers.

• Well-versed in drafting/sending out RFPs, RFQs & RFIs for suppliers.

• Support administrator for SMU enrollment and management of supplier accreditation requirements

• Supports Global (Asia Pacific) RFP, projects, etc. Backing up counterpart buyers from other AP countries.

• Knowledgeable in utilizing SDDB system for Bond e-catalog creation for various commodities

• Facilitates manual PO amendments and submission in SDDB, SFD & ReqTracker system

• Vast exposure in IBM's multi-national network coordination such as business dealings with Indian Ops Buyers (IPC), Vietnam Ops Buyers (VPC), various sourcing commodity council approvers & ASEAN team leads.

• Collaborates with Accounts Payable team for reconciliation and resolution of vendor billing issues.

• Capable of handling fundamental to intermediate procurement issues prior to escalation of problem to Procurement Country Manager or Global Leads.

• With delegation of Procurement commitment authority granted. ensure that financial controls are established and that appropriate documentation is available to maintain audit readiness.

• Participated in 1 six sigma project; Six Sigma Yellow Belt project (Project Halo = Achieved annual savings USD200K). The goal was to reduce Telecommunication charges for IBM Center across sites translating to increased revenue. Purchasing Assistant

The PureFoods-Hormel Company Inc., (San Miguel – Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry) July 2004 – May 2006

• Review, edit, and generate Purchase Order for PureFoods-Hormel (San Miguel PureFoods)

• Responsible for all Step-up Purchase Orders of PureFoods-Hormel to translate into Oracle System/Vax System

• Request and assess quotations from different suppliers

• Monitors and consolidate of Invoices, Receiving Reports for payment processing.

• Supervised supplier-related activities and monitored supplier performances. Education

Bachelor of Science in HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT La Consolacion College Manila, Manila, Philippines March 2004

• DEAN’S LISTER

Skills

• Team-Oriented

• Outcome-Focused

• Agile Learning

• Adaptability

• Decision-Making

• Best Practice Management

• Commodity Management Strategies

• Vendor Engagement

• Strategic Sourcing

• Process Improvement Strategies

• Contract Management

• Vendor Assessment

• End-to-End Supply Chain

• Global Integrated Enterprise SOX

• Oracle

• Ariba Buy On Demand

• Emptoris LinkSquares SpringCM

• Aravo

TRAINING

• Client Services Procurement Lead

IBM Thailand On-site Workshop,

November 2012

• Category Management and Supplier Relationship Management Training Procurement and Supply Institute of Asia, Inc,

September 2019

CERTIFICATION

In Food Industry:

• ServeSafe

Cert# 27808248

• Certified FoodService Manager

Cert# KK3-12521

Healthy Chicago

August 2025 – August 2030

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