Procurement Partner

• May 2022 - Present

Procurement Officer

• May 2021 - May 2022

➢ Strategically source new parts during new product development (NPD) and take part in DFMA review meetings to ensure sourcing requirements are aligned with supplier capabilities. ➢ Add value to the business by cost-saving exercises on high-value items and improve supply on high-risk items by performing market analysis, re-sourcing, consolidation of products, etc. ➢ Lead the procurement team to ensure supplier delivery performances meet DIFOT targets. ➢ Manage complete purchasing cycle for components with an annual spend of over 12M, from purchase to payment and resolve any discrepancies in terms of delivery, non-conformance, etc. with internal and external stakeholders. ➢ Vendor management by means of supplier contract and enhance supplier engagement through regular feedback to align supplier goals with business goals. ➢ Take part in supplier qualification process including initial supplier audits to assess supplier’s production and quality capability to effectively meet business requirements. ➢ Ensure accurate delivery information in Net Suite ERP system by regular tracking of open PO and liaising with production planning team in case of delay. ➢ Access stock level in NetStock MRP to understand inventory situations such as stock out, potential stock out, surplus and liaise with suppliers to improve the situation by either expediting, delaying, or cancelling orders.

Manufacturing Manager

• Jun 2018 - May 2021

➢ Manage Production, Quality and Supply Chain at 4D Systems Pty Ltd.➢ Implemented production planning and scheduling processes and drive production performances in terms of output and quality.➢ Ensure efficient implementation of new product introduction (NPI) projects.➢ Take part in the creation and maintenance of Process Flow diagram, pFMEA and Control Charts during NPI.➢ Take part in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) reviews.➢ The primary quality representative for automotive customers. Have generated and managed required quality documents for Production Part Approval Process (PAPP).➢ Spearheaded implementation of quality standards at 4D Systems Pty Ltd to achieve ISO9001 certification.➢ Ensure all manufacturing processes meet the standards set by the Company’s Quality policy.➢ Ensure products meet compliance requirements (RoHS, REACH, CE-EMC, etc.) and maintain up-to-date documentation from suppliers and testing facility.➢ Sourcing and purchasing components while managing a portfolio with more than 50 suppliers (majority based in China).➢ Manage product and process non-conformances raised by customers and 4D Production team.

Procurement Engineer

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

➢ Participate in material requirement planning (MRP) and resource allocation for production.➢ Analyse MRP reports to continuously improve various procurement processes using LEAN methodologies.➢ Sourcing and purchasing components while Managing a portfolio with more than 50 suppliers (majority based in China).➢ Ensure raw materials purchased meets standards and maintain product conformance documentations.➢ Participate in the process of components section in collaboration with R&D.

Production & Procurement Engineer

• Jan 2015 - Jul 2017

➢ Participate in material requirement planning. Maintain and review engineering bill of material and manufacturing processes.➢ Review and modify production processes using LEAN methodologies to minimise waste and increase output at each station.➢ Review engineering technical documentation with design engineers and discuss ways to improve design for efficient manufacturing.➢ In-charge of quality assurance (QA), RMA and warranty claims.➢ Root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive action (CAPA) using 8D technique.➢ Generate, maintain and review product quality documentation and provide continuous feedback to design engineers.➢ Sourcing and purchasing components while Managing a portfolio with more than 50 suppliers (majority based in China).➢ Ensure raw materials purchased meets standards and maintain product conformance documentations.➢ Participate in the process of components section in collaboration with R&D.

Instructor

• Jul 2018 - Nov 2018

RME30003 - Robotic Control This unit of study aims to introducing advanced controllers, analysis and design in state space and discrete time control. RME30003 - Robotic Control This unit of study aims to introducing advanced controllers, analysis and design in state space and discrete time control.

Production and Procurement Management Consultant

• Sep 2017 - Jan 2018

➢ Ensure an efficient transition from the product development phase to mass production. ➢ Work with R&D Engineers to ensure efficient design for the manufacture of PCB and PCBA. ➢ Take part in the process of PFMEA creation. ➢ Develop and document manufacturing processes for testing, assembly and packaging. ➢ Suppliers and contract manufacture selection and price negotiation. ➢ Ensure an efficient transition from the product development phase to mass production. ➢ Work with R&D Engineers to ensure efficient design for the manufacture of PCB and PCBA. ➢ Take part in the process of PFMEA creation. ➢ Develop and document manufacturing processes for testing, assembly and packaging. ➢ Suppliers and contract manufacture selection and price negotiation.

Crew member

• Apr 2010 - Mar 2015