Carolyn Cheah

Carolyn Cheah

Purchasing Buyer @ Benchmark

About

Detail-oriented procurement professional with over 1+ years of experience supporting end-to-end purchasing process, lead-time management, inventory management, cross-functional stakeholders' collaboration and sourcing initiatives. Proven ability to analyze spend data, vendor performance monitoring, and procurement reporting using advanced Excel, maintain strong supplier relationships while ensuring cost control and operational continuity. Experienced in collaborating with regional stakeholders to define sourcing requirements, evaluate vendor proposals, and drive supplier performance improvements.Skills: Cost Analysis & Price Benchmarking, Audit & Documentation Control, NDA execution and Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance documentation, Supplier Evaluation & Commercial ComparisonTools: ERP (LNCE, SAP & BAAN), Microsoft Excel (Advanced – Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Data Analysis)Languages and Dialect: English (Fluent, Professional Business Writing/Speaking), Chinese (Fluent, Professional Business Writing/Speaking), Malay (Fluent, Professional Business Writing/Speaking)

Country

Malaysia

City

Bayan Lepas

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

Communication, Data Analysis, Team Leadership, Digital Marketing, Business Innovation, Cross Functional Relationships, Supplier Relationship Management, Analytical Skills, Inventory Management, Problem Solving, Indirect Spend Management, SAP ERP, Baan ERP, Contract Negotiation, Purchasing Negotiation, Vendor & Stakeholder Management, Spend Analysis & Cost Control, Infor LN, Cross-Regional Coordination, Microsoft Excel

Experience

Benchmark

Purchasing Buyer

Benchmark

LinkedIn
2024-11 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Penang, Malaysia

- Managed end-to-end indirect procurement process (PR to PO). - Processed and monitored purchase requisitions and purchase orders in compliance with internal procurement policies and approval workflows. - Coordinated with cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Marketing, Operations) to gather purchasing requirements and ensure timely order fulfillment. - Supported sourcing initiatives including RFQ coordination, supplier comparison, and commercial evaluation to ensure cost competitiveness. - Conducted spend analysis and cost tracking using Excel to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve budget visibility. - Managed supplier onboarding documentation including NDA execution and Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance documentation. - Maintained contract database, tracked renewal timelines, and ensured documentation accuracy for audit readiness. - Monitored vendor performance, delivery timelines, and service quality; escalated issues when necessary to mitigate operational risks.

Jabil

Production Buyer

Jabil

LinkedIn
2024-6 - 2024-11 · 6 mos

Penang, Malaysia

- Manage purchase orders for assigned commodities and services, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. - Manage purchase orders for assigned commodities and services, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. - Track inventory levels and coordinate with planning and production teams to guarantee material availability while avoiding shortages or excess stock. - Keep accurate purchasing records and update internal systems with current supplier data, pricing, and order details. - Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to support NPI and material requirements. - Ensure all procurement activities align with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical sourcing standards. - Continuously optimize MPV by reducing the cost of materials and by limiting unfavorable PPV/MPV. - Work with BUM to obtain customers’ authorization for additional expenses such as premiums on materials or freight and tooling charges incurred on customers’ behalf.

Education

University of Sunderland

University of Sunderland

LinkedIn

Business Administration, Management and Operations

2021-1 - 2024-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Related Coursework: Digital Marketing, Strategic Corporate Finance, Business Operation and Services, Quality Management for Organizational Excellence, Innovation Management, Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Strategic Management Managing and Leading Change, Business Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability (ERS)

SEGi College Penang

SEGi College Penang

LinkedIn

Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

2016-4 - 2019-4 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Related Coursework: Hematology, Biochemistry, Cytology, Histopathology, Immunology, Immunohematology, Molecular Biology, Medical Parasitology and Medical Microbiology.

Carolyn Cheah's Contact Information

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