GH Then

Buyer @ The Univac Group

About

Procurement professional with over 20 years of experience in sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization within the manufacturing industry. Currently working as a Buyer in Singapore, handling plastics resins and mechanical components across NPI and production environments.Experienced in managing end-to-end procurement processes, including supplier sourcing, price negotiation, and inventory control. Proven ability to drive cost reduction initiatives, improve supplier performance, and ensure on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.Strong background in SAP / MRP systems, cross-functional collaboration, and supporting engineering, planning, and production teams to achieve operational efficiency.Open to opportunities in procurement, sourcing, and supply chain roles with a focus on continuous improvement and value creation.

Country

City

Singapore

Industry

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

Skill

Purchasing, Commodity Markets, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation, Cost Reduction, Supplier Management, Inventory Control, Purchasing Processes

Experience

Buyer

The Univac Group

2011-9 - Present · 15 yrs 1 mo

Singapore

Managed end-to-end procurement activities for plastics resins and mechanical components across NPI and production Led sourcing initiatives for new projects, including supplier selection, cost comparison, and localization strategy Negotiated pricing, payment terms, and lead time with suppliers to achieve cost savings and improve supply reliability Monitored and controlled procurement costs including PPV, inventory levels, and exposure risks Coordinated closely with engineering, planning, production, and quality teams to ensure smooth operations and on-time delivery Resolved supplier issues including RMA, quality concerns, and payment discrepancies Managed supplier performance to ensure compliance with delivery schedules and quality standards

Senior Officer

V.S Industry Berhad

2005-2 - 2011-9 · 6 yrs 8 mos

Johor, Malaysia

- Vendor Coordinator Plastics Injection & Rubber Commodity - Vendor sample submission follow-up - Resin Sourcing and Price Negotiation - Project Coordinator EB & PP, 1st SOP material follow-up, purchase for build - Plastics Part Cost down activities - Project status analysis report ( part approval status for new & Existing Model ) - Engineering Change Order follow-up ( new item & modification part ) - Tool Transfer Project Coordinator Tool Farm Out - BOM Verification - Tool Capacity Study & Sub Con Machine Cap Analysis Commodities being handled : Plastics Resins and Sub Con Activities