Roxanne Ursua

A results-driven Procurement and Commercial Professional with proven expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement transformation, and commercial governance. Skilled in leading negotiations, building strategic supplier partnerships, and delivering business value through cost optimization, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Procurement Officer / Tender Committee Secretary - Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone / Government of Ras Al Khaimah - Investment Authority - Ras Al Khaimah

(2015-01)

• Led the strategic planning, execution, and governance of end-to-end procurement operations across construction, fit-out, infrastructure, facilities maintenance, consultancy, and corporate services, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, government regulations, and Delegation of Authority (DOA) requirements.
• Directed high-value sourcing and tendering initiatives from procurement strategy development through contract award and post-award administration, delivering transparent, competitive, and value-driven procurement outcomes.
• Championed commercial negotiations with local and international suppliers, contractors, and consultants, securing optimal commercial terms and achieving cost savings of up to 15% while maintaining quality, project timelines, and operational excellence.
• Provided procurement leadership for complex capital and operational projects, advising senior management and project stakeholders on sourcing strategies, procurement risks, contract structures, and commercial decision-making.
• Served as Tender Committee Secretary, leading governance and coordination of Tender Committee activities by preparing procurement recommendations, commercial evaluation reports, agendas, and resolutions while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and timely execution of committee decisions.
• Led cross-functional procurement teams comprising engineering, project management, finance, legal, operations, and end users to develop sourcing strategies, resolve commercial challenges, and successfully deliver organizational priorities.
• Directed procurement activities for major construction, infrastructure, fit-out, facilities management, annual maintenance contracts (AMCs), long-term agreements (LTAs), and service contracts, ensuring cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and business continuity.
• Established strategic supplier relationship management practices, strengthening vendor performance, driving continuous improvement, mitigating supply chain risks, and fostering long-term partnerships with key contractors and service providers.
• Oversaw procurement governance, contract compliance, and procurement system administration within SAP, ensuring data integrity, audit readiness, accurate reporting, and adherence to internal controls and government procurement standards.
• Led commercial and contractual negotiations in collaboration with the Legal Department, ensuring balanced risk allocation, contractual protection, regulatory compliance, and successful contract execution.
• Drove procurement transformation initiatives by streamlining procurement workflows, improving tender cycle efficiency, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and implementing best practices that reduced procurement lead times and improved service delivery.
• Mentored and guided internal stakeholders and suppliers on procurement policies, tender requirements, evaluation methodologies, and compliance standards, promoting procurement excellence and minimizing bid non-conformities.
• Managed multiple high-value procurement portfolios simultaneously, effectively balancing competing priorities, mitigating commercial and contractual risks, and consistently delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with organizational objectives.
• Built trusted relationships with executive leadership and business units by providing strategic procurement advice, market intelligence, spend analysis, and commercial insights that supported informed decision-making and long-term value creation.

Purchasing Coordinator - Mabani Steel LLC

(2013-01 - 2014-12)

• Managed end-to-end procurement of inventory and non-stock items, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with company policies.
• Negotiated with suppliers to achieve cost targets while maintaining quality standards.
• Issued and tracked purchase orders, expedited shipments, and resolved delivery or quality issues.
• Maintained accurate supplier records and coordinated with internal departments for smooth operations.
• Investigated non-conformances and updated procurement records to ensure accuracy.
• Supported operational projects and ad-hoc procurement tasks as required.

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science - National College of Science & Technology (2012)

Associate - Computer Science - National College of Business and Arts (2011)

High school diploma - The New Filipino Private School (2009)