Arvin Castro

Almost 20 years of continuous work experience in Procurement in Manufacturing, Oil & Gas & Construction, Retail Business. Also, Performed as a Liaison Officer, Contract Administrator in previous employments. Detail-oriented Senior Purchasing Specialist with extensive expertise in procurement planning, supplier negotiation, and supply chain management. Proven ability to optimize processes and ensure timely delivery and quality compliance in dynamic business environments.

Associate FAS & Procurement Manager - CARD Indogrosir Inc. - San Pablo

(2023-10)

• Lead the full procurement cycle including supplier pre-qualification, contract negotiation, and tender management to optimize costs and compliance.
• Develop and implement procurement policies consistent with company ethics and ISO standards, ensuring full departmental adherence.
• Oversee inventory control, logistics, and distribution processes to maintain timely supply chain operations and minimize disruptions.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive procurement database tracking vendor performance, pricing, and technical specifications for decision support.
• Coordinate with multiple departments to forecast material requirements and control major purchases according to approved budgets and purchasing guidelines.
• Manage relationships with reliable suppliers and identify contingency sources to guarantee uninterrupted supply for project sites and operations.
• Spearhead cross-functional teams to evaluate supplier performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced procurement efficiency and cost savings.
• Analyze market trends and procurement data to develop strategic sourcing initiatives aligning with organizational goals and driving competitive advantage.
• Implement risk management strategies in procurement processes to mitigate supply chain disruptions and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Assistant Purchasing Manager - PHPC Co., Ltd. Inc. - Kandenko

(2022-06 - 2023-09)

• Manage the entire process in planning of procurement & supply chain activities, inventory control, logistics & distribution, ensure effectively functioning processes to avoid cost delays & lost opportunities.
• Plan, direct, organize & control the work of Purchasing Department.
• Perform all procurement activities, including pre-qualification, negotiation of supplier agreements, preparation of contracts & tender management.
• Ensure full compliance of procurement implementation of policies & activities with Company ethic rules & ISO.
• Thoroughly understand the required material specifications & service needs of the Company & may delegate responsibilities to staff for routing purchases under strict guidance.
• Control all purchases of equipment, materials, construction & administrative services based on the approved request by different Departments.
• In charge to control major purchases & make certain that the procurement o materials & services comply strictly with the Purchasing Guidelines.
• Establish & manage procurement database, including information of vendors/suppliers, price records, evaluation rate, technical information & all other necessary information needed.
• Establishes reliable supply sources & back-ups to ensure uninterrupted project sites & departmental work activities.
• Formulate control procedure as necessary in order to ensure that purchase of goods & services for the best interest of the Company as well as formulate back-up procedure/s to avoid disruption of construction works at site.
• Responsible for introducing improvements in the supply chain & identify new vendor/suppliers w/o jeopardizing compliance to Company rules & procedures.
• Manage & supervise the operation (inventory, safekeeping & issuance) of equipment & materials in the main warehouse area.
• Evaluate inventory at the warehouse & recommend disposal of scrap materials as needed.
• Reports to Management any material movement of prices & significant movement in the market affecting the operations of the Company.
• Oversees the updates with new materials & techniques; recommend more cost-effective measures to Engineering, Project Sites & other Departments.
• Search for competitive bids & award contracts based on Company's profitability, emphasizing quality & availability to deliver accordingly.
• Perform other related work as required.

Procurement Officer - Al Rushaid Construction Company Limited - Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

(2013-07 - 2022-07)

• Canvass from qualified suppliers/subcontractors for local and or foreign materials and services needed for various projects.
• Prepares canvass/tabulation sheet to determine the best combination of price, quality and service.
• Evaluates commercial details of quotations to determine the most economical and acceptable offer, after obtaining technical acceptance from the requestor / end user.
• Monitor & Expedites Booked orders.

Procurement Supervisor - EPC and I Corporation

(2011-06 - 2013-06)

• Reviewing/Approving quotation from prospective suppliers.
• Reviewing/Approving Canvass Sheet/Tabulations.
• Reviewing/Approving of Purchase Orders.
• Meeting with Client and End User regarding materials needed at site.
• Negotiate, monitor and follow up deliveries with suppliers.

Procurement Officer - DuPont Far East Incorporated (Crop Protection Division)

(2003-12 - 2011-04)

• Gather quotations from different suppliers for direct & indirect materials.
• Assess suppliers and their requirements if they have the capability before purchasing.
• Generates monthly and yearly spending & saving report.
• Meet with suppliers and evaluate their products and service performance.
• Communicates with all different departments, regarding issues relating to material status, delivery and supplier problem, quality issues and document issues.
• Monitor all Contracts and ensure its renewal before its expiry.
• Monitor shipments to and from the company warehouse for its timely arrival.
• Prepare Purchase Order and ensure the same is routed and approved by the Project Manager, Engineering Manager and accordingly transmitted to the supplier.
• Recommends alternative supplier to generate Cost Savings and improve service to the company.

Architechtural Drafting & Design - SAN PABLO CITY NATIONAL SCHOOL OF ARTS & TRADES, San Pablo City (1994 - 1996)

Bachelor of Science - Business Management - DALUBHASAAN NG LUNGSOD NG SAN PABLO, San Pablo City