Conrado Talavera

Purchasing and Supply Chain professional with over 3 years of procurement experience in a hospital setting and recent Canadian experience in inventory, warehouse, and logistics operations. Skilled in vendor negotiation, inventory control, cost analysis, and supply chain coordination, with a proven ability to improve procurement efficiency and support organizational goals.

Purchasing Officer at South Imus Specialist Hospital (2020-10 – 2023-07)

• Led procurement activities, including supplier canvassing, competitive bidding, and vendor evaluation to ensure cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Coordinated with suppliers and internal departments to fulfill requests, ensuring timely delivery of critical hospital supplies and equipment.
• Oversaw inspection and validation of goods against purchase orders, ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance with hospital standards.
• Maintained accurate purchase order records and reports, contributing to successful internal and external audits.
• Negotiated payment terms and pricing agreements, improving organizational cash flow and strengthening vendor relationships.
• Developed and maintained an updated supplier database, promoting transparency and efficiency in procurement processes.
• Collaborated with the Finance Department to monitor budget utilization and support cost control initiatives.
• Ensured compliance with hospital policies and government procurement regulations, upholding ethical purchasing standards.
• Implemented inventory management improvements using the Bizbox Material Management System, reducing stock shortages and minimizing over-purchasing.
• Trained and mentored newly hired purchasing staff on procurement processes, vendor coordination, and use of internal systems, ensuring smooth on boarding and operational efficiency.

Inventory Warehouse Associate at Motion Specialties (2024-01 – 2024-10)

• Managed inventory using Microsoft NAV system, overseeing stock control, replenishment, and procurement triggers.
• Processed and verified customer orders, ensuring accurate packaging, dispatch, and shipping.
• Supported procurement team by initiating replenishment requests and engaging in vendor communication.
• Maintained organized stockrooms and streamlined receiving, unloading, and documentation processes.

Logistical Coordinator at Dodd's Furniture & Mattress (2025-05 – 2026-06)

• Scheduled and sorted deliveries based on order priority and proximity to delivery locations.
• Planned delivery routes using nearest landmarks to improve efficiency.
• Generated delivery paperwork through Storis for outbound shipments and delivery.
• Managed pickup orders in Storis, confirming item readiness and closing orders upon completion.
• Checked item availability in the system and verified bin locations for accurate picking.
• Performed stock counts, restocking, and bin transfers to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Verified and received shipments against purchase orders, ensuring quality and quantity standards.
• Supported shipping operations, order assembly, and replenishment activities to meet delivery deadlines.
• Prepared all shipping paperwork for deliveries and customer pickups, including incoming sold transfers from multiple locations.
• Organized and updated documentation throughout the day, reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor and coordinating sold transfers with other location.
• Communicated bin locations for returned items from customer exchanges to management and customer service via email after closing transactions in Storis.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Operations Management – Lyceum of the Philippines (2019-06)

Diploma in Business Administration – University of Victoria (2025-10)