Kenneth Chua

Procurement Manager

About

My vast background in Procurement and Supplier Management, coupled with exposure in areas of Supply Chain Management, Services & Project/Operations in different engineering sectors, have helped to familiarize & equip myself in an industry where effective communication, teamwork, quick-thinking, and independence are of extreme importance. Having decades of experience in the industry, I am knowledgeable and competent in my field of work. As a humble learner, I am willing to tackle challenges to further myself, as well as adapting to the volatile environment. I am capable of working within a team, and will take initiative to lead and strive for excellence.

Country

City

Singapore

Industry

Semiconductors

Skill

Project Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Auditing, Engineering Design, Teamwork, Supply Chain Optimization, Quotations, Oil and Gas, Supply Chain Operations, Supplier Development, Supplier Performance, Purchase Management, Interpersonal Skills, Supply Management, Skilled Multi-tasker, Quality Improvement, Technical Drawing, Team Leadership, Purchasing Negotiation, Contract Negotiation

Experience

Procurement Manager

AEM SINGAPORE PTE. LTD

2022-9 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

Singapore

Delivered capital equipment/RDD/Machining and Project Base Category Procurement. I defined and analysed business needs and wants of technical specification while providing valuable insight from the Procurement and Supply perspective. Besides that, I was frequently tasked to analyse, and present spending analyses of each project undertaken. I was responsible for hosting and monitoring TQRDC, QBR, New AVL, Contracts & NDA essential activities for the company. I performed strategic sourcing, cost optimizing for Risk management of supply base, as well as pushing for cost efficiency via VAVE and strategic sourcing.

Supplier Manager - APAC & Middle East

Oceaneering

2013-1 - 2022-8 · 9 yrs 8 mos

Singapore

Primary responsibilities include the sourcing, selecting and provides technical support to new and existing suppliers. Supporting global policies and processes through developing strategies relating to supplier management, negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance management. Monitor developments in the market and constantly search for alternatives supplies to achieve savings in procurement. Other fundamental and vital functional roles include overseeing potential and existing suppliers in in terms of certification with regards to the quality of their products, negotiation of contracts and pricing agreements. As supplier quality engineer include securing supplies and parts for the assembly line or project, reviewing engineering and manufacturing specifications, monitoring materials for any defects, and resolving quality issues

Purchasing Manager – APAC

Oceaneering

2007-1 - 2012-12 · 6 yrs

Singapore

Oversees the purchase of products, services and equipment for company. Develop and implement purchasing strategies, manage a purchasing team and ensure that an organization gets good procurement deals.

Senior Regional Service Engineer - Southeast Asia

Husky Technologies

2003-1 - 2006-11 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Singapore

Install, assemble, repair, and troubleshoot Hot Runner Systems and controllers. · Prepare a service report including findings and solutions. · Involved in technical discussions with customers. · Any other ad-hoc duties assigned.

Mould Designer

Univac Precision Engineering Pte Ltd

2000-5 - 2003-1 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Singapore

Designing injection moulds according to customer requirements. Developing and managing the complete mold design, liaising with customers and interacting closely with internal departments.