Danna Talania

Detail-oriented and results-driven Purchaser with proven 14 years of experience in end-to-end procurement, vendor management and cost control with corporate environments. Demonstrated success in achieving 8-15% cost savings, improved supplier on-time delivery to 95%+, and processing 100+ purchase orders monthly with accuracy and compliance. Strong background in supplier negotiation, price analysis, inventory coordination and cross-functional collaboration to support operational efficiency and budget optimization.

Purchaser at Cheng Ban Yek & Co., Inc. (2017-03 – Present)

• Oversees annual procurement budget of 10M ensuring quality and timely delivery of automotive parts, construction materials, machineries and equipment, marketing collaterals, services and consumables.
• Negotiated with 50+ suppliers, achieving an average of 10% cost reduction through volume discounts.
• Reduced procurement lead time from 15 days to 7 days, by optimizing vendor communication and purchase order tracking.
• Collaborated with production and logistics teams to maintain optimal inventory levels, decreasing stock-outs by 5%.
• Initiated competitive bidding strategies that generated P1M in annual savings.

Junior Purchasing Supervisor at Bounty Fresh Food Inc. (2011-02 – 2016-03)

• Streamlined supplier selection and evaluation process, improving on-time delivery from 80% to 95% and reducing operational delays by 10%.
• Analyzed market trends and recommended cost-effective alternatives, generating 5-12% savings without compromising product quality.
• Collaborated with warehouse and operations teams to monitor inventory levels, reducing stock-outs by 30% and minimizing excess inventory.
• Coordinated with Finance to ensure accurate documentation and 100% compliance with payment terms, procurement policies and audit requirements.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Financial Management – University of the East - Claro M. Recto, Manila (2004 – 2008)

Secondary – St. John's Academy (1993 – 2003)