Sourcing, Procurement & Business Development Manager with over eight years of international experience in global sourcing, cross-border trade, and stakeholder management.
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Sourcing, Procurement & Business Development Manager with more than eight years of experience in FMCG, RFID, agricultural commodities, animal feed, biomass, metals, and mining sectors. Expertise in origination, business development, supplier sourcing, and end-user engagement across global markets. Comfortable operating globally, managing cross-border relationships, and navigating multicultural business environments.
Strong cross-cultural communication and negotiation skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
Native Arabic speaker, fluent in English, and proficient in Mandarin Chinese.
PT Bonvoy Commodities International (Jakarta, Indonesia) July 2023 - Present Full Time - Director / Trade Executive
Assisted in establishing Bonvoy Commodities in Jakarta, building the company from the ground up into an international commodities trading business with a primary focus on Indonesian-origin products.
· Led origination, supplier development, and end-to-end export operations across multiple Indonesian commodities.
· Negotiated pricing, specifications, delivery schedules, and commercial terms directly with factories and producers.
· Coordinated with third-party inspection companies to ensure product quality, specifications, and shipment readiness.
· Represented the company at embassy and diplomatic events to strengthen institutional visibility and commercial networks.
· Experienced in issuing PIs, PLs, RFPs, and RFQs, as well as reviewing banking and shipping documents including LCs, payment instructions, BLs, Form E, and other trade documentation based on export/import requirements.
· Managed relationships with shipping lines and freight forwarders to ensure smooth export execution while optimizing freight costs to meet client expectations.
· Expanded and diversified the company’s product portfolio, ensuring full compliance with import regulations in destination markets.
· Established and maintained strategic partnerships with major regional and international companies, including Savola in the Middle East.
· Built, led, and managed a team of five employees, overseeing daily operations and supporting team expansion as the business grew.
· Maintained working relationships with relevant government offices to support regulatory compliance and smooth business operations.
· Executed cross-border transactions and negotiated commercial structures to support scalable and sustainable trade growth.
· Attended international exhibitions and trade fairs, including Indo Defence, Trade Expo Indonesia (Jakarta), and other industry events.
Humpuss Group (Jakarta, Indonesia) August 2025 – Feb 2026 Contract - Origination and Business Development Associate
I assist the local team at Humpuss Group in global methanol origination, supporting the development and management of a diversified supply portfolio.
· Ensured cargo availability on both FOB and CIF terms, aligning supply readiness with end user demand.
· Engaged with investors and strategic partners on upcoming projects with values of up to USD 20 million.
· Developed supply partnerships with Middle East producers to support diversified sourcing and supply continuity.
· Established trading relationships with one of the world’s leading methanol producers to secure reliable and consistent long-term supply.
· Maintained strong, trust-based relationships across the entire supply chain, including producers, logistics providers, financiers, and end users.
PT Parama Bara Intercontinental (Jakarta, Indonesia) July 2025 - Present Contract - Non-Executive Business Development Director
Support the company in expanding its business and developing new markets and clients across the Asia Pacific region, with a primary focus on Coal, Silica Sand, Aluminum, Nickel and related energy sectors.
· Leveraged existing industry relationships to open and grow new export markets.
· Arranged investor meetings with private and public stakeholders for mining projects in Indonesia.
· Ensured competitive pricing strategies to effectively position products against established market players.
· Worked closely with vessel owners and freight brokers to monitor market freight rates and optimize shipping costs.
· Collaborated with traders in Singapore to position cargoes in line with their specific commercial requirements and delivery needs.
PT Tanbu Bioenergy Utama (Jakarta, Indonesia) Feb 2024 – June 2025
Full Time - Business Development and Trading Manager
Supported the company’s biofuel feedstock trading activities across Indonesia and international markets.
· Managed regular shipments exceeding 100-500 MT per month of UCO, POME and waste-based feedstocks.
· Worked with multinational companies such as Sumitomo, Repsol, Chevron and others for the supply and offtake of UCO.
· Established UCO collection partnerships with major restaurant chains, including Union Group, to secure feedstock supply.
· Developed sourcing relationships with producers of waste-based feedstocks, including POME, PAO, and related by-products.
· Hosted multinational clients at processing facilities, presenting refining, collection, and quality control processes to support commercial engagement and due diligence.
Guangzhou Bufunuo Trading Co Ltd (Guangzhou, CN) Nov 2019 - Dec 2023
Full Time – Sourcing & Procurement Manager
Developed the company’s sourcing activities, working with major counterparties focused on the Middle East construction and technology markets.
· Led and managed a team of ten employees (seven full-time and three part-time).
· Generated approximately USD One Million in revenue during the period with the company.
· Supplied mining equipment and power transformers for cryptocurrency mining projects.
· Negotiated pricing, specifications, and lead times with manufacturers, suppliers, buyers, and their representatives.
· Supplied cement, clinker, fly ash, and other construction raw materials to leading companies across the Middle East.
· Experienced in preparing and reviewing trade, banking, and shipping documentation, including PIs, PLs, RFQs, RFPs, LCs, payment instructions, BLs, Form E, and other import/export-related documents.
· Validated quotation compliance and performed price and delivery comparisons to identify the most suitable suppliers in line with company policies.
· Coordinated with inspection firms, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and trucking providers to manage end-to-end logistics operations.
· Monitored and managed purchase orders to ensure timely delivery while addressing potential delays, service issues, and financial impacts.
· Delivered RFID and EAS tags, labels, readers, and cards to national and multinational clients in Saudi Arabia, including Unilever, P&G, PepsiCo, Danone, Tetra Pak, Almarai, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Bay La Sun Hotels, Al Qassim Cement, and Al Hilal SFC.
· Frequently attended international exhibitions and trade fairs, including Canton Fair and Yiwu Fair (China), Gulfood (UAE), and other industry events.
CBI Consulting (Guangzhou, CN) Feb 2014 - Sep 2019
Full Time – Due Diligence Analyst
Supported client engagement and root cause analysis through primary and secondary research, financial and KYC reviews, and collaboration with cross-functional experts to deliver clear, actionable solutions.
· Helped a footwear client in improving their product quality by solving problems within the supply chain.
· Helped a well-known FMCG client in solving price disparity between certain regions and increased revenue by 3-4%.
· Worked with a team and helped a major electronics client to reduce waste from 10% to 4% in the span of few months.
· Assisted a client in improving their sales by 2-5% by obtaining a cease-and-desist order against two factories and multiple stores.
· Helped a biotech firm in solving the complex supply chain issues, including relationships with suppliers, distributors and prospective clients.
China Southern Petrochemical Group - SOE (Guangzhou & Maoming, CN) Mar 2013 - Dec 2015
Part Time - Business Development Associate
Worked closely with the CEO to support procurement of oil and gas feedstock products for the company.
· Represented the company at industry events and conferences in Singapore and China.
· Brokered multiple cargoes on a CFR basis, managing commercial terms and execution.
· Assisted the CEO in engaging financing partners in China and Singapore to support trade execution.
· Arranged procurement of Light Cycle Oil, Mixed Aromatics, and off-specification petroleum products.
· Worked directly with Shandong-based teapot refiners on feedstock cargo sourcing and trade coordination.
· Established trading relationships with key counterparties, including LITASCO, and other industry participants.
South China Normal University (Guangzhou, CN)
Modern Languages, Mandarin Chinese
HSK Certificate, Chinese Proficiency Test – Level 4
John Molson School of Business – Concordia University (Montreal, CA)
Bachelor of Commerce, International Business
