Joe Steven

Strategic OFCI Procurement | Procurement & Contracts Manager leveraging Mandarin, APAC Vendor Expediting, and Data-Driven Cost Modeling to drive delivery across Mission-Critical & Data Centre Projects.

Sourcing & Procurement Manager (Contract) at Pt. Weco Bina Utama (FMCG Distributor) (2023-03 – Present)

• Managed complex procurement plans for a multi-factory network by leading RFx processes, commercial evaluations, and pre-bid meetings with 20+ global and local vendors; implemented stringent contract controls and compliance measures, driving a 11% quarterly revenue increase.
• Expedited critical delivery schedules across multi-modal logistics networks (sea and trucking) by tracking vendor capacity and coordinating with cross-functional teams; utilized predictive analytics (Power BI) to maintain 98% on-time delivery and 100% order accuracy for high-stakes projects.
• Drove continuous improvement in procurement reporting by automating spend analysis and contract tracking using Power Query; reduced reporting time by 87% (6 hours to 45 minutes), enabling rapid stakeholder decision-making and price benchmarking.

Data Analyst (Project Based) at Facilities Management, University of Canterbury (2025-11 – 2026-02)

• Enabled data-backed asset management for a 760,000 m² facility by developing Python models and Power BI dashboards; achieved 95% accuracy in forecasting, aligning maintenance and procurement timelines for critical infrastructure.

Procurement & Export Manager at Datang International (Hongkong) Limited (Fortune Global 500) (2014-02 – 2022-12)

• Led contract negotiation and vendor management for a $10M/month high-value commodity and equipment portfolio across 10+ APAC markets; conducted comprehensive price analysis and benchmarking, securing an 8% annual cost reduction and $240K+ in annual savings through strategic contract terms.
• Acted as primary expediter for long-lead items (large-scale machinery, mining equipment) by coordinating factory schedules, customs clearance, and vessel logistics; conducted rigorous supplier capacity reviews, reducing stockouts by 15% and improving delivery reliability by 25% across 100+ B2B clients.
• Administered complex contracts and managed change orders, RFIs, and compliance documentation by forging high-level relationships with overseas agents (Itochu) and banks (ANZ, HSBC); achieved 100% documentation accuracy while mitigating critical supply chain risks.

Fleet & Procurement Coordinator (3PL Management) at Pipit Group (Energy and Logistics Provider) (2012-03 – 2014-01)

• Managed procurement plans for 3PL infrastructure by analysing fleet utilization and optimizing route planning for 7 tug-and-barge units; negotiated vendor rates and implemented lean practices, reducing logistics spend by $120K annually.
• Coordinated factory inspections and vendor performance reviews to ensure equipment compliance and quality, driving a 13% quarterly revenue increase through superior service delivery.

Master of Data Science in Data Science – University of Canterbury (2024-02 – 2026-02)