John Christian D. Sotocua
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Detail-oriented Administrative and Procurement professional with over 9 years of experience in procurement, inventory management, and logistics coordination. Expertise in supplier coordination, purchase order processing, and inventory monitoring. Strong organisational and communication skills, dedicated to driving operational efficiency and supporting organisational success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Administrative & Procurement Coordinator
THE GIFT WRAP BOUTIQUE
Dubai, UAE
2025.06 - Current
- Prepared Purchase Orders (POs) and monitored order status, ensuring on-time delivery.
- Processed purchase requests, coordinating with local and international suppliers to ensure timely fulfilment.
- Coordinated shipments with suppliers and logistics providers to ensure timely delivery. with suppliers, freight forwarders, and courier companies.
- Maintained comprehensive procurement records, invoices, and supplier documentation to support efficient operations.
- Prepare reports related to purchasing, inventory, and deliveries.
- Completed import documentation and customs-related requirements.
Procurement administrator
PLANET ONE TURNKEY
Dubai, UAE
2022.06 - 2025.06
- Sourced materials and requested quotations from approved suppliers to facilitate procurement decisions.
- Compare supplier quotations and prepare purchase recommendations.
- Prepare Purchase Orders and coordinate with vendors.
- Processed invoices and ensured accurate documentation for procurement transactions to maintain compliance and accountability.
- Monitored procurement activities to ensure compliance with company procedures.
- Coordinated with logistics providers to schedule timely material deliveries, ensuring uninterrupted supply chain operations.
STOCK KEEPER / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
AZIZI DEVELOPMENTS
Dubai, UAE
2016.11 - 2022.01
- Prepared stock issuance and inventory reports.
- Performed regular stock counts and reconciled inventory discrepancies.
- Prepared purchase requisitions and purchase orders to ensure timely procurement of stock.
- Received, inspected, and recorded incoming materials and supplies.
- Updated inventory records using Microsoft Excel and internal systems.
- Maintained accurate filing of inventory documents, delivery notes, and invoices to streamline retrieval and audit processes.
- Supported daily administrative operations by managing documents and scheduling meetings., including documentation and report preparation.
Education
Diploma - Diploma in Information Technology (IT)
Immaculate Conception International College of Arts and Tech
Philippines 2010.04 - 2012.04
Skills
- Procurement & Purchasing
- Purchase Order (PO) Processing
- Supplier Coordination
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Record management
- Data entry
- Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Administrative & Procurement Coordinator
THE GIFT WRAP BOUTIQUE
2025.06 - Current
Procurement administrator
PLANET ONE TURNKEY
2022.06 - 2025.06
STOCK KEEPER / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
AZIZI DEVELOPMENTS
2016.11 - 2022.01
Diploma - Diploma in Information Technology (IT)
Immaculate Conception International College of Arts and Tech
2010.04 - 2012.04