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Manolo Jr. Gibe

Manolo Jr. Gibe

Senior Procurement Officer
Dubai

Summary

Experienced procurement specialist with strong engineering background and over 10 years of expertise in offshore, nearshore and land geotechnical, mining, and oil and gas industries. Extensive network of top-tier suppliers and deep knowledge of technical materials, components, and equipment for these sectors.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Procurement Officer

Fugro Middle East
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed end-to-end procurement processes for marine vessels, tugs, and offshore support equipment, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and safety requirements
  • Developed and negotiated framework agreements with shipyards, dry dock facilities, and marine equipment suppliers across the Middle East region
  • Implemented structured bid evaluation methodologies for vessel dry docking tenders, ensuring transparent vendor selection and cost efficiency
  • Conducted market analysis of regional shipyard capabilities and maintained qualified vendor database for vessel repairs and maintenance
  • Managed procurement activities for vessel dry dockings, coordinating with technical teams to ensure adherence to specifications and schedules
  • Executed sourcing strategies for specialized marine equipment, navigating complex import regulations and logistics requirements
  • Conducted technical and commercial negotiations with shipyards and marine service providers, securing advantageous terms while maintaining quality standards
  • Generated procurement analytics and spend reports, providing management with visibility into cost trends and savings opportunities

Purchasing Officer

Fugro Middle East
05.2023 - 12.2023

Technical Purchaser

Fugro Middle East
05.2018 - 05.2023

Purchaser

Fugro Middle East
10.2016 - 04.2018

Purchasing Coordinator

Gulf Minetech LLC
11.2014 - 05.2016

Procurement Coordinator

Falcon Oil and Gas Supplies
09.2013 - 10.2014

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba
06.2008 - 06.2013

Skills

    Negotiation expertise

    Supplier performance evaluation

    Supply chain optimization

    Strategic sourcing expertise

    Procurement management

    Contract negotiation

    Bid evaluation

    Market analysis

    Vendor management

    Cost analysis

    Stakeholder collaboration

    Problem solving

Accomplishments

  • In 2024, spearheaded an elite 6-person procurement team, delivering exceptional operational transformations and generating 15% annual cost savings from a substantial $1.5M expenditure while managing procurement projects for major clients including Total, ADNOC, Saudi Aramco, and Samsung Engineering etc.
  • Led as a Business Process Expert in the flawless implementation of two cutting-edge ERP software systems, revolutionizing procurement efficiency and establishing new industry benchmarks.
  • Achieved perfect ISO 4001:2015 certification with zero non-conformities, setting unprecedented standards for management excellence, customer satisfaction metrics, and resource optimization protocols.

Timeline

Senior Procurement Officer

Fugro Middle East
01.2024 - Current

Purchasing Officer

Fugro Middle East
05.2023 - 12.2023

Technical Purchaser

Fugro Middle East
05.2018 - 05.2023

Purchaser

Fugro Middle East
10.2016 - 04.2018

Purchasing Coordinator

Gulf Minetech LLC
11.2014 - 05.2016

Procurement Coordinator

Falcon Oil and Gas Supplies
09.2013 - 10.2014

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba
06.2008 - 06.2013

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