Wzardioline Lazier

Open to work20 years experience

Purchasing and Logistics Manager

1811-51 Pedro Gil St., Paco ManilaTarget Roles: Backend Engineer • Full-Stack Developer • Frontend Specialist

Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager with 20+ years of experience in global procurement and logistics operations.

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procurement methodsprocurement planningcontract managementnegotiation strategiespurchasing strategyvendor evaluationinternational sourcingsupply chain managementwarehouse managementinventory managementlogisticsimport and exportexpeditingcustomer servicedemand planningrisk insurance managementoracle fusionmicrosoft d365acumaticapeachtreeibm e-backariba tigerspc mrp

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Work Experience

Procurement Manager

RTI Research Triangle Institute

Mar 2023 - Jan 2024 USA

Develop and implement procurement strategies to streamline purchasing processes and maximize cost savings.
Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and payment terms.
Monitor and analyze market trends to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their purchasing requirements and ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and inventory levels to support decision-making and budget planning.

Supply Chain Manager

Potato Corner / FMBTC

Jan 2019 - Apr 2023 Philippines

Lead the Warehouse and Customer Service Operations process and drive supply chain activities for the company’s total product portfolio including inventory management & planning, new product launch planning, supply planning and distribution planning.
Lead and oversee supply chain / planning project by providing day to day leadership and management in the areas of improving supply chain flexibility and cost reductions.
Inventory Management includes management of demand forecasts in planning system engagement with Marketing to understand business/commercial strategies, field activity etc., and reconciliation of warehouse operations variances against the system and business plan.
Supply Planning includes detailed supply / PO planning for consumables and finish product supplied by external manufacturers, management of inventory allocation when supply is insufficient to meet global demand etc.
New product launch (flavorings) includes determination of starting safety stock requirements, coordination of flavors phase in / phase out, scenario planning using complex spreadsheets analysis, sourcing new quotation and negotiation on pricing etc..
Distribution Planning includes business support of Distribution Resources Planning (DRP) system, global network design optimization etc..
Warehouse Planning includes tracking of actual inventory to business plan root cause analysis and corrective action plans for variances. Identification of slow moving and obsolete inventory. Implementation of cost reduction opportunities while ensuring no impact to customer no impact customer service objectives.

Purchasing and Inventory Manager

Unichem Limited Qatar

Jan 2013 - Jan 2017 Qatar

Develop and manage supplier relationships, work with business stakeholders in translating business need into a procurement strategy and Go-to-market approach that synergizes business and objectives on Compliance, Operational Excellence and optimal Commercial outcome.
Build relationship & interface with the business with responsibility to provide pro-active strategic procurement and contracts management of all goods and services supplied by third party vendors.
Interface with third party and ensure alignment with the global initiatives and strategies while implementing locally.
Deliver third party spend savings through category based, innovative/creative commercial solutions.
Manage executed contracts together with Contract Owners and Holders in business to achieve expected contractual delivery at optimal TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and ongoing improvement via demand and specification management.
Ensure the operations excellence targets with respect to the Requisition to Pay process are consistently achieved for the accountable categories.
Engage proactively and bring forth necessary commercial curiosity amongst the business stakeholders through a process of constructive challenge and support.
Demonstrate expertise in the category with clear understanding of market influences, market players, future trends and individual business goals thus providing strong commercial influence in the procurement of all goods and services.

Logistics Head

ITESI (Innovative Technology & Environmental Solutions Inc.)

Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 Philippines

Strategically plan, manage and monitor resource allocation/production capacity /material to meet Sales requirements and productivity goals.
Ensure import and export compliance on corporate initiatives and ensure customs inventory accuracy.
Optimize import and export logistics procedure to ensure high efficiency and effectiveness of operation.
Analyses and implements changes and/or programs to ensure the accuracy of raw material/finished goods inventory and manage safety and lean initiatives in the warehouse.
Lead the division in attaining key metrics: On Time Delivery, cycle count accuracy, physical/customs inventory accuracy, sales target support, and operations excellence.
Plan, coordinate, and implement programs to achieve strategic and profit plan objectives with Material and logistics department, which are consistent with plant objectives.
Provide leadership support to high performance work teams while maintaining a positive employee relations climate.
Fosters an environment that promotes ITESI goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and training for subordinate employees to achieve performance goals, increase employee engagement, and provide career development opportunities.

Logistics Head

Sky Cable Corp

Apr 2010 - Nov 2010 Philippines

Manage the challenges related to minimal competitive sources, and maintaining effective working relationships with suppliers
Handle supplier relationship management of key suppliers and establish an in-department understanding of the complex supply chain flow and its cost structure.
Lead the identification, design, implementation, management and improvement of robust, cross-functional business processes that significantly improve management and execution.
Conduct day-to-day import and export logistics related affairs; maintain supply chain database and submission of reports on a timely basis as required.
Lead in supplier-related tender activities, for example supplier tender, bid evaluation, supplier selection, negotiation and award (contract / purchase order)
Lead the development of continuous improvement, process oriented thinking and complex problem solving capability throughout the organization through training, mentoring, knowledge transfer and shared experiences.
Partner with employees and various other functions to ensure customer satisfaction, quality, reliability, safety, and efficiency in the work environment
Establish high-level short/long term category/commodity and supplier management strategies, KPIs and targets, and lead the procurement organization to achieve all objectives.
Maintains timely and accurate information on the warehouse storage management system and ensure the division is operating in an efficient and optimum level.
Monitor and analyze trends in company spending and inventory control in order to make recommendations for the future, and to identify areas for possible savings.
Develop and implement all purchasing policies and procedures, including those for equipment, hardware, and software and service provision, in conjunction with department-specific requirements.

Procurement Manager

Motorola Communications

Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 USA

Validate and document business requirements.
Assess sourcing opportunities and develop sourcing strategies for sourcing events.
Determine selection criteria and evaluation scoring matrix for selection of suppliers.
Develop and Issue Requests for Quotations/Proposals (RFQ/RFP).
Review bids for conformity to RFQ/RFP requirements and determine acceptable bids.
Manage data collection, score supplier responses and prepare recommendations.
Ensure financial viability of prospective suppliers is assessed.
Interview and negotiate with potential chosen suppliers.
Engage management, including legal, finance, and HR, when required/appropriate and work with internal clients to make final selections.
Design and finalize contract Terms & Conditions and work with internal clients to determine appropriate/required Service Level Agreements (SLA's) and contingency plans.
Complete contract authorization documentation. PO preparation including local and regional approval
Oversee the work effort with third party and/or remotely located resources.
Identify new suppliers to meet current and future demands.
Respond to inquiries on process, policy, system and procedures /develop benchmark standards / conduct gap analysis with "best" practices.
Recommend evaluation / adoption of new processes and practices. Assess the impact of sourcing policy decisions; recommend action to mitigate impact and risk.
Provide guidance on problem resolution and compliance with policy and initiate and facilitate supplier enablement process.
Initiate recommendations for enhancements / changes to agreements to reduce exposure (for assigned agreements).

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Achievements

Budget Management Savings

Consistent on staying within the budget policy on spend and budget forecast with savings in all transaction made during my stint in RTI.

Warehouse Operations Efficiency

Improved process of warehouse operations efficiency wise by reducing errors and shortages during delivery preparations by more than 70%.

Cost Savings and Contract Renewals

Improved savings by as much as 30% against targeted KPI, generated USD2.4 million on the first 3 months alone gain from various contracts renewals.

About Details

Professional Bio

Highly self-motivated and goal-oriented professional with over 20 years of experience in Purchasing, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management. Expert in procurement strategies, contract management, vendor evaluation, and inventory optimization across diverse industries.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Business Management

Central Philippine University ( - 1990)

Core Computer Dbase Programming

Techkno Computer Hands On ( - 1991)

Languages: English, Hindi