LEAH ESPOLONG ROMERO
LAPU-LAPU CITY (OPON),CEBU
Summary
Procurement professional overseeing purchase orders, coordinating supplier contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. Experienced in vendor negotiation, inventory management, and budget optimisation, with focus on maintaining quality and compliance. Strong communication and problem-solving skills used to streamline processes and support operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchase Coordinator
GOTRA TRADING DMCC
Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
10.2021 - 02.2026
- Responsible in the preparation and send out of Purchase orders for Local Suppliers and Overseas Suppliers
- Getting quotations, samples from suppliers
- Taking quotations from suppliers as per required material and negotiating price accordingly
- Arranging Documents for collection by courier locally and overseas
- Coordinating with the Vendors for all requirements of the Vessel's from provisions, spares and other supplies
- Managed supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and prices to achieve cost reductions.
- Processed purchase orders and invoices, ensuring timely payments and delivery of goods.
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive database of suppliers, products, and prices for easy reference.
- Identified opportunities for bulk purchasing to leverage discounts and improve cost-efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between internal stakeholders and suppliers to clarify specifications and requirements.
- Monitored compliance with company policies and regulatory standards in procurement activities.
- Addressed and resolved procurement issues, minimising impact on project timelines and budgets.
- Negotiated pricing, credit terms and transportation with suppliers.
- Identified and contacted potential suppliers to improve supply management.
Senior Executive Purchase
OREN HYDROCARBONS MIDDLE EAST FZCO.
Jebel Ali
02.2011 - 02.2020
- Responsible in the preparation and send-out of Purchase orders for Local Suppliers and Overseas Suppliers
- Getting quotations, samples from suppliers
- Taking quotations from suppliers as per required material and negotiating price accordingly
- Maintains the Product Code sheet used in accounting system
- Updating the purchase sheets regularly after Issuance of purchase order and ISO sheets related to Purchase
- Preparing Debit note sheet weekly for accounting purpose.
- Filing or Maintaining Sales and Purchase contract if required
- Prepares NCR for suppliers if required and accordingly maintains the file
Senior Executive Supply Chain
OREN HYDROCARBONS MIDDLE EAST INC.
Jebel Ali
12.2010 - 02.2011
- Raising Purchase Orders to local and international suppliers
- Asking quotations from suppliers for the materials required
- Follow-up on the deliveries of the materials purchased
- Checking and making maintains a detailed sheet of all Purchase Order's raised and following up for deliveries
- Supporting other departments within the company
- Entering in System all PO's issued for accounting purposes.
- Sending shipment instructions to suppliers as per client's requirement
- Making online submission of Quality Assurance Certificates used for certain chemicals
- Prepares shipping documentation related to export process.
- Preparing documents required for international couriers either document or non-document couriers and provide courier details to the consignee for tracking purposes
Senior Logistics Executive
OREN HYDROCARBONS MIDDLE EAST INC.
Jebel Ali
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Arrange shipment of goods or merchandise and responsible for the logistical processing of customer orders in coordination with warehouse personnel.
- Sending shipment Instructions to forwarders, checking of B/L draft for confirmation as well as freight negotiation.
- Facilitates online submission of Quality Assurance Certificates used for certain chemicals.
- Prepares documentation related to import process, deliveries and material movement process, export process and customs duty exemptions.
- Manages the import/export of products; liaise with subsidiaries and clients to ensure product supply requirements are met in a timely manner.
- Maintains tracking record and following up on order status, updating and establishing shipping information in close contact with Forwarders/Shippers.
- Responsible for client interface, customer order coordination, sales support, etc.
- Ensures the timely and accurate reporting to the management regarding logistics related activities.
Export Documentation Executive
OREN HYDROCARBONS MIDDLE EAST INC.
Jebel Ali
08.2007 - 12.2008
- Prepares documentation for Import and Export Invoice, Packing List, Statistics, Delivery Advice, Custom Entry and Exit Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading
- Coordinates with Suppliers and Customers, Shipping Forwarders and Goods Clearing Agents
- Monitors upcoming, outgoing and pending shipments
- Tracks shipment status
- Do request and analyzes shipping rates for importing and exporting goods
- Coordinates with Shipping Forwarders for container request and Bill of Lading
- Prepares Bill of Lading draft
- Online application for DCCI
Education
Bachelor of Science - Commerce
Colegio San Agustin Bacolod
Bacolod City01.2001
High School -
St. Mary Mazzarello School
VictoriasCity, Negros Occidental01.1997
Skills
- Purchase order processing
- Cost reduction strategies
- Import and export regulations
- Procurement compliance
- Logistics coordination
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Time-management
- Supplier relationship building
- Vendor assessment
- Supplier relationship
- Procurement ethics understanding
- Materials handling
- Global sourcing experience
- Order processing
- Vendor negotiation
- Process improvement implementation
- Supplier negotiation
- Procurement expertise
Personal Information
- Age: 45
- Passport Number: P5397241B
- Citizenship: Filipino
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Purchase Coordinator
GOTRA TRADING DMCC
10.2021 - 02.2026
Senior Executive Purchase
OREN HYDROCARBONS MIDDLE EAST FZCO.
02.2011 - 02.2020
Senior Executive Supply Chain
OREN HYDROCARBONS MIDDLE EAST INC.
12.2010 - 02.2011
Senior Logistics Executive
OREN HYDROCARBONS MIDDLE EAST INC.
01.2009 - 12.2010
Export Documentation Executive
OREN HYDROCARBONS MIDDLE EAST INC.
08.2007 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Commerce
Colegio San Agustin Bacolod
High School -
St. Mary Mazzarello School