JEFFREY JUANGCO GUEVARRA

• Lead and mentor a team of 12 procurement buyers, establishing clear objectives, providing regular feedback, and ensuring continuous training and development.
• Oversee procurement operations supporting 7 manufacturing plants across 3 countries, including the Philippines Shared Services Center.
• Align procurement strategies with business objectives, collaborating with key stakeholders in IT, Site Operations, HR, Sales, Marketing, and Local Plant Operations.
• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle for Philippine operations, including creation, review, negotiation, and administration.
• Supervise supplier qualification, negotiation, risk assessment, and onboarding processes across the region.

• Transitioned the procurement processes of the India plant to the Manila Shared Services Center, ensuring seamless integration.
• Generated and managed Purchase Orders (POs), coordinating with vendors and internal requisitioner to implement changes and updates.
• Maintained comprehensive documentation for each PO, ensuring compliance and traceability.
• Developed and produced regular procurement reports to monitor performance and inform decision-making.
• Facilitated monthly plant performance meetings and established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the India plant.

• Developed and maintained a comprehensive system for recording and tracking purchases.
• Verified the accuracy of Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders, ensuring alignment with company policies.
• Managed internal stakeholder requirements and coordinated with potential vendors to meet procurement needs.
• Resolved billing issues and addressed conflicts between the company and vendors.
• Placed, scheduled, and followed up on orders to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

• Created and processed purchase orders for Facilities, Administration, and Operations departments.
• Developed procurement work instructions, process flows, and job aids to streamline operations.
• Conducted roadshows and workshops to train users and approvers on iProcurement systems.
• Reviewed and approved Oracle iProcurement access requests, collaborating with offshore support teams to resolve system errors.
• Negotiated terms and conditions with vendors to secure optimal pricing and high-quality products.
• Assisted in new company acquisition system migrations and performed User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Implemented process improvement strategies and generated monthly procurement reports for management.

• Conducted periodic reviews and analyses of inventory, focusing on slow-moving and critical items.
• Expedited parts with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, preventing stockouts and production downtime.
• Monitored demand flow for all suppliers, maintaining appropriate days of supply and safety stock levels.
• Collaborated with the accounts payable department to review invoices and prevent overdue payments.
• Participated in Lean Events, facilitating the creation of standardized work processes for the Purchasing Department.
• Attended weekly BOM meetings to stay informed about incoming builds and new parts.
• Regularly updated standard prices, lead times, and inventory minimum-maximum levels.
• Engaged with the New Product Introduction team to determine optimal buying strategies.
• Created Purchase Orders for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) and packaging materials.
• Sourced local suppliers for spare parts to improve cost efficiency and inventory management.
• Assisted in supplier consolidation efforts and achieved year-over-year price reductions to meet company cost-saving goals.

• Performed minor tool setups and machine adjustments to maintain optimal production efficiency.
• Monitored line issues, including Work-In-Process (WIP) progress, cell defects, and downtimes.
• Assisted engineers in evaluating and revamping processes to enhance productivity.
• Supported various production areas as directed by the manufacturing supervisor.
• Ensured high-quality output based on defined parameters and controlled on-time product delivery.
• Reported line abnormalities related to machinery, processes, or materials to the manufacturing supervisor.
• Reviewed and updated process Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Designed and implemented new processes to reduce processing time, cost, and improve efficiency.
• Developed workflow/process flows and work instructions.
• Conducted Statistical Process Control (SPC) trainings and workshops.
• Performed pre- and post-process compliance audits.
• Led and formulated plans for Lean Manufacturing implementation.
• Conducted time and motion studies to identify areas for improvement.
• Participated in quarterly and annual corporate reviews to assess performance and strategize improvements.