Iris Mae Fernandez
Procurement Specialist
Taguig City,Metro Manila
Summary
Results-driven Procurement Specialist and Industrial Engineer with three years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and end-to-end procurement across the healthcare and FMCG industries. Proven ability to manage global procurement operations for MRO, spare parts, and raw materials using SAP S/4 HANA and SAP Ariba while driving cost optimization, supplier performance, and process improvements. Recognized for strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement capabilities supported by Lean Six Sigma principles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Specialist - Spare Parts
Fresenius Medical Care
06.2025 - Current
- Manage end-to-end procurement of MRO and spare parts through SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba.
- Support global engineering teams by coordinating procurement activities for maintenance and capital projects.
- Lead sourcing initiatives, supplier evaluation, tender preparation, bid analysis, and contract negotiations.
- Resolve supplier escalations and coordinate with legal and commercial teams on contract compliance.
- Improve procurement lead times and inventory accuracy through process improvements.
- Conduct procurement audits and ensure compliance with global procurement policies.
Procurement Associate - Raw Materials
Republic Biscuit Corporation (Rebisco)
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Managed procurement activities for raw materials supporting manufacturing operations.
- Built strong supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing and reliable supply.
- Successfully identified and onboarded more than 20 alternative local and international suppliers.
- Performed spend analysis and prepared procurement reports for management.
- Coordinated invoice validation and payment processing with Finance.
- Conducted market research to identify sourcing opportunities and monitor pricing trends.
Procurement Intern
Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc.
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported procurement operations through RFQ preparation and purchase order processing.
- Assisted in supplier negotiations involving more than 60 vendors.
- Conducted market benchmarking for lease requirements and production projects.
- Coordinated weekly meetings between Procurement and cross-functional business teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Adamson University
01.2023
Skills
- Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Relationship Management
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP Ariba
- MRO & Spare Parts Procurement
- Raw Materials Procurement Spend Analysis
- Contract Negotiation
- RFQ & Tender Management
- Purchase Order Management
- Inventory Management
- Market Research
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Lean Six Sigma
Certification
- Certified Industrial Engineer (CIE)
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CLSSYB)
- Project Management Essentials (PMEC)
Timeline
Procurement Specialist - Spare Parts
Fresenius Medical Care
06.2025 - Current
Procurement Associate - Raw Materials
Republic Biscuit Corporation (Rebisco)
07.2023 - 04.2025
Procurement Intern
Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc.
07.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Adamson University