Sofia Bayocot
Iligan City
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with a robust foundation in procurement and vendor management, recognized for sourcing high-quality materials and cultivating strong supplier relationships. Proven expertise in negotiating favorable terms, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. Demonstrates proficiency in inventory control and consistently optimizing stock levels. Commits to inter-departmental collaboration and achieving results, with a flexible approach to adapting to changing needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buyer / Purchaser
Pilmico Foods Corporation
04.2008 - 12.2019
- Conducted bidding or negotiations with suppliers for cost-effective purchasing terms
- Placed orders consistent with quality and other specification requirements
- Issued purchase orders accurately through Oracle
- Monitored keenly on inventories of macro, micro, and packaging materials to schedule restocking deliveries
- Analyzed data on inventory and usage to determine purchasing needs, reorder points, and balances
- Maintained optimal inventory levels through effective inventory monitoring and planning
- Effectively scheduled deliveries of packing, micro, and macro raw materials based on inventories
- Proactively adjust delivery schedules due to surge in usage or inaccurate inventory
- Diligently followed up and monitored deliveries to ensure timely delivery
- Monitored real time PO balances for raw materials to ensure to have balances from more than 1 supplier
- Prepared accurate raw materials forecast report to position purchase orders based on inventory and usage
- Attended daily coordination meetings and collaborated with other departments to discuss important matters
- Researched and identified new suppliers based on availability, quality, reliability, and price
- Conducted market research for alternative suppliers, leading to increased competition and improved pricing negotiations
- Evaluated fairly supplier quality and delivery performances to identify top performing suppliers
- Conducted suppliers' visits to major suppliers to discuss concerns and to improve supplier performance
- Developed supplier relationships, resulting in better product quality and delivery times
- Coordinated with Logistics to resolve any shipping delays while minimizing impact on operations
- Proactively coordinated with suppliers for any invoice discrepancies and addressed any issues promptly
- Expedited internal customer orders for urgent requests
- Procured Sales and Marketing requirements or collaterals at best prices
- Maintained complete and updated documentation and records of all purchasing activities
- Maintained an updated comprehensive database of supplier information, accreditation documents, and evaluations
- Actively participated in Purchasing trainings or seminars to stay informed of the latest industry developments and maintain a strong professional network
- Provided guidance to junior team members on best practices in purchasing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement department
Process Engineer
Galvaphil, Inc.
03.2007 - 12.2007
- Made daily and weekly reports (yield, raw materials consumption, and quality analysis reports)
- Supervised and oversaw Laboratory Technician, Line Inspector, Flux Tender, and QA Segregator.
- Evaluated and tested raw materials for conformance to quality standards and performed analysis of evaluation results
Research and Development Staff
Nakayama Technology Corporation
06.2004 - 09.2006
- Conducted daily laboratory experiments (body and glaze batching)
- Evaluated raw material acceptance upon delivery
- Conducted daily moisture analysis for raw materials
- Performed body ballmill slurry properties monitoring (% residue, moisture content, specific gravity, and viscosity)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ceramic Engineering
Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology
Iligan, Province Of Lanao Del Norte, Philippines04.2004
Skills
- Oracle
- Negotiation Skills
- Purchase Order Management
- Supplier Management
- Supplier Communication
- Inventory Management
- Delivery Management
- Demand Forecasting
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Logistics / Freight Management
- Materials Sourcing
- Customer Service
Certification
- Supply Chain Foundations Training - April 1, 2025
- Freight Dispatcher Training Course - February 24, 2025
Timeline
Buyer / Purchaser
Pilmico Foods Corporation
04.2008 - 12.2019
Process Engineer
Galvaphil, Inc.
03.2007 - 12.2007
Research and Development Staff
Nakayama Technology Corporation
06.2004 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Science - Ceramic Engineering
Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology
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