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Supply Chain & Procurement | Factory Setup | Vendor Negotiation | Cost Optimization | Cross-Border Operations (Asia & Africa)

Greater Kuala Lumpur

About

Supply Chain & Procurement professional with hands-on experience in building purchasing and warehouse operations from the ground up in a new manufacturing environment. Experienced in managing end-to-end procurement processes, vendor sourcing, and cross-border supply chain coordination across Asia and Africa. Strong track record in handling supplier quality issues, cost control, and inventory planning under operational constraints. Proven ability to maintain continuity during supply disruptions and high-pressure situations. Skilled in vendor negotiation, RFQ analysis, and process improvement to optimize cost and efficiency. Currently open to remote opportunities in procurement, sourcing, and supply chain operations, particularly in international and fast-growing environments.

Experience

  • Supply Chain & Procurement Executive (Factory Setup Role) at TRANSCAO-CI
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    - Assigned by GCB Group to lead and establish the entire purchasing and store department for a new cocoa factory in Côte d’Ivoire. - Designed and implemented end-to-end purchasing workflows, including PR/PO approval matrix, supplier evaluation, and document management systems. - Managed sourcing and negotiation for machinery, spare parts, packaging materials, and local general supplies. - Set up warehouse and inventory tracking systems, ensuring proper material control and reporting. - Collaborated with QA, Production, and Finance teams to align procurement operations with project timelines and production schedules. - Trained and supervised new local staff in procurement and store procedures, ensuring compliance with group standards.

  • Purchasing Executive at GCB Cocoa
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Purchasing Executive at Advancecon
    Nov 2023 - Aug 2024 · 10 mos

  • Head of Sales at C.I.E.F Worldwide SDN BHD
    Sep 2022 - Nov 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Operation and Transhipment at COSCO SHIPPING Lines
    Jan 2020 - Mar 2020 · 3 mos