Richard Mendoza - CIPP,CIPM,CIPC

• Lead and drive the procurement strategy in line with the project and business objectives.
• Monitor procurement spend to ensure project margins are protected.
• Build and maintain strong supplier, and subcontractor relationships.
• Oversee the procurement team structure and drive team performance.
• Approve and oversee major procurement decisions and negotiations.
• Align procurement activities with project timelines and delivery requirements.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks and supply chain issues.
• Provide regular reporting on procurement status, savings, and risks to management.

1.Sourcing and Supplier Management:

• Identify potential suppliers and conduct supplier evaluations.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.
• Continuously assess supplier performance and address any issues or concerns.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.

2.Procurement Strategy:

• Develop and implement a procurement strategy aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Monitor market trends and industry developments to stay informed about best practices and new opportunities.

3.Budget Management:

• Ensure cost-effective procurement practices and compliance with budget constraints.

4.Procurement Process:

• Oversee the procurement process from requisition to payment.
• Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures.

5.Team Management:

• Lead and manage a team of procurement professionals.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to team members.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively.

6.Quality Control and Risk Management:

• Ensure the quality and reliability of goods and services purchased.
• Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks.

7.Reporting and Analytics:

• Generate and analyze procurement-related reports and data.
• Use data to make informed decisions and optimize the procurement process.

8.Stakeholder Communication:

• Collaborate with other departments, such as finance and operations to align procurement activities with organizational objectives.
• Communicate procurement updates and changes to relevant stakeholders.

• Built and retained budget-friendly supplier contracts through outstanding communication, persuasion and negotiation.
• Redeveloped supplier selection processes, improving quality and reducing cost to maximise procurement efficiency.
• Evaluated supplier quotations and conducted comparisons to leverage and deliver on budgets.
• Negotiated with suppliers and implemented contracts to secure value for money and maximise resources.
• Maintain procurement files such as Procurement Schedules and Purchase Order Summaries .
• Working with suppliers to ensure that key processes are running efficiently

and cost-effectively .

• · Forecasting procurement needs.
• · Continually develop expertise to support growth for new projects.
• · Ordering goods, prepare purchase requisitions and issuing purchase orders.
• · Maintain procurement files such as Procurement Schedules and Purchase Order
• Summaries.
• · Cost, value and time analysis, implement procurement strategies, Track purchasing activity and measurement.
• · Discuss defective or unacceptable new goods or services with vendors to determine cause of problem and take corrective and preventive action.
• · Manage vendor relationships and assist in building effective partnership.
• · Assist department in developing and implementing purchase strategies for products.
• · Cutting any waste and unnecessary costs to create a streamlined process and fast production times.
• · Review purchase order claims and contract.
• · Plans, organizes and leads the bid solicitation process including drafting and issuing RFQ, RFI and developing bid evaluation criteria.
• · Negotiation on packaging matters with vendors.
• · Working with suppliers to ensure that key processes are running efficiently and cost-effectively.
• · Making shipments and its plan as per local and international requirements.
• · Contract management and negotiation.
• · Understanding and keeping up with new trends and regulations in the business.
• · Analyze procurement requirements and selects the most appropriate methods based on interpretation and assessment of established policies, practices, and experience.

• · Providing Shipping (by Air / by Sea) Services to Customs.
• · Providing help in material resourcing with cost cutting strategies.
• · Doing Trading transaction with and between the Customers, Providing printing & material resourcing services to customers, issuing purchase orders to suppliers.
• · Assistance in Transportation Services, Assistance in Customs Clearing and Forwarding services, help in Import & Export Assistance to parties, receiving purchase orders from customers.
• · Checking and making accounts for customers with proper invoicing and payment recording, maintaining ledgers on daily basis.
• · In coordination with the Team Leader, ensure that the response team is equipped and supported to deal with the security environment in the emergency response.
• · Ensure smooth rollout of operations including securing licenses and permits and ensuring compliance with any procedures necessary for the operation of communications/transmission equipment in-country.