LayLing Ang

A highly motivated problem solver in Purchasing and Product Management with experience of Procurement, Product and Contract Management while dealing with local and international organisations in Wholesale, Retail and Manufacturing. Strong negotiator who excels in fast-moving, aggressive markets. excellent communication, management and relationship skills both internal and external to the company. Keen commercial awareness, resilience, good self-management, teamwork, willingness to learn and multi-language speaker.

In addition to my extensive experience in purchasing/planning from design to production stage, indirect procurement and project management, my credentials include using multi-lingual skills to translate drawings, plans, as well as work and negotiation directly with global suppliers.

I am known for being outgoing and personable in my approach. I am confident in my communication skills and ability to learn tasks quickly. I have an excellent rapport with colleagues and believe they would describe me as both open and honest. I feel the “trust factor” would also be rated very high and believe that my employers and colleagues are happy to seek my advice on sensitive matters.

•  Provide leadership in the area of responsibility.
•  Develop operational relationships within the internal and external supply chain.
•  Evaluate information on the supplier chain. 
•  Propose and Introduce improvements to the supply chain. 
•  Select suppliers and negotiate for the supplies.
•  Devise specifications for suppliers. 
•  Schedule the placing of orders and the flow of supplies through the supply chain. 
•  Identify key issues and take initiative to sort out defined tasks. 
•  Numerate and having attention to details, good eye for accuracy and working to tight deadlines.

Chartered Institute in Purchasing & Supply - NVQ Level 4 (MCIPS)