Swee Lan Tan

I am a person who likes changes and challenges. I am able to work well both in a team environment as well as using my own initiative. I am able to work well under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SENIOR PURCHASER – SING TEC DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD 

Jun 2019 – Oct 2022

• Oversee the Group Key Procurement Items (Rebar, Cow Grass, Precast Component, Steel etc…)
• Working with Project Teams on New Project in Tender Stage
• Liaise with Project Teams on Project Procurement Function
• Perform key task Strategic Procurement on Goods and Services in Local 
• Develop, Implement, Maintain, Control and to Review on Purchasing Strategies. As and when needed.
  • Make vs Buy
  • Product Standardization
  • Propose on Alternative
  • Cost Reduction Plan
  • On time delivery Plan
  • Quality Plan
  • Site Presentation on new implementation
  • Partnership - Sub Contractor, Vendor 
  • Vendor Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Risk Management
  • Quality Management
• Prepare RFQ, RFP, Quotation Evaluation for Management Approval
• To oversee the appointment of Nominated Suppliers on Subcontractor, so that any engagement of recommend supplier/sub-contractor does not compromise our Company interest.
• Review and Established New and Update the Purchasing Procedure and Policy
• Update ISO9001; ISO14001 & ISO45001

May 2013 –25 Apr 2019

• Assumed full responsibility for managing all Procurement & Administrative activities. (HR, Accounts, Store, Logistic, Procurement, Administration)
• To Develop and manage the organization Company Policies, Procedure and strategy of Company
• Create and implement regional procurement strategies that are innovative, cost-effective, and incorporate the growing complexities and challenges within industry
• Build long-term relationships with vendors in the industry
• Compare proposals for price and specifications
• Negotiate with vendors to reduce costs
• Review contract specifications on behalf of the company
• Communicate with vendors to ensure that the product arrives in a timely fashion
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with critical suppliers
• Lead transformational activities to build procurement organizational capabilities and improve procurement efficiency
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports
• Ensure adherence to all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations
• Keep abreast of changing industry trends
• Supervising day-to-day operations of the administrative department and staff members.
• Hiring, training, and evaluating employees, taking corrective action when necessary.
• Developing, reviewing, and improving administrative systems, policies, and procedures.
• Ensuring office is stocked with necessary supplies and all equipment is working and properly maintained.
• Working with accounting and management team to set budgets, monitor spending, and processing payroll and other expenses.
• Planning, scheduling, and promoting office events, including meetings, conferences, interviews, orientations, and training sessions.
• Identification of Opportunities for operational Improvement.
• To liaise with government authority on company application and government grant 
• Etc.

Sep 2007 – Feb 2013 

• Oversee the Group Key Procurement Items
• Working with Project Teams on New Project in Tender Stage
• Liaise with Project Teams on Project Procurement Function
• Perform key task Strategic Procurement on Goods and Services in Local and Oversea
• Develop, Implement, Maintain, Control and to Review on Purchasing Strategies. As and when needed.
  • Make vs Buy
  • Product Standardization
  • Propose on Alternative
  • Cost Reduction Plan
  • On time delivery Plan
  • Quality Plan
  • Site Presentation on new implementation
  • Partnership - Sub Contractor, Vendor 
  • Site Training to Store Man
  • Vendor Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Risk Management
  • Quality Management
• Prepare RFQ, RFP, Quotation Evaluation for Management Approval
• To oversee the appointment of Nominated Suppliers on Subcontractor, so that any engagement of recommend supplier/sub-contractor does not compromise our Company interest.
• Travel to Construction Site, Supplier Premise in Local and Overseas
  • Site Meeting
  • Supplier Survey
  • Visiting
  • Conduct Quality Inspection
• Review and Established New and Update the Purchasing Procedure and Policy
• Prepare and Compile Monthly/Yearly Report
• Material Market Trend
  • Project Material Purchasing Report
  • Actual Purchasing Against Budget
  • Yearly Top 10 Material Report
  • Yearly Top 10 Supplier Report
  • Actual Purchasing vs BCA Index/CPU 
  • Monthly Executive Summary Report
• Assisting Purchasing Manager 
• Planning, Develop and Assess Staff and Purchasing Department KPI
• Yearly Purchasing Presentation 
• Group Purchasing Plan
• Support the Subsidiary Company for Purchasing Support 

• To Plan, organize, direct materials, manage, evaluate and responsible for the budget. 
• To Source products and raw materials from oversea and local at quality and cost standards consistent with the organizations business objective.
• To Develop long-term relationship with strategic suppliers and negotiated on annual contract agreement.
• Perform supply chain cost analysis and implement cost efficient and effective purchasing strategies 
•  Identify and manage risks associated with supply chain •
•  Exercise good vendor management and monitor performance of suppliers to meet objectives in the area of quality, on-time delivery, inventory control and actively engages suppliers regarding quality and production complaints (supplier evaluation and supplier development) 
• Providing Pricing to the new project in Tender stage
• Managing Inventory 
• Contract management 
• Preparing Purchasing Report and Inventory Report
• Recommend and Proposed to Project on new or suitable material to use
• Handle Project Management for construction building material
• Commodities – Stainless Steel, Mild Steel, Aluminium; Glass, Plastic material …

Bachelor of Business Administration (Specialisation in Purchasing & Logistic Management) 

– Southern Cross University –

– Singapore Institute of Purchasing & Materials Management-

Advanced Diplomas (Purchasing & Materials Management)

– Singapore Institute of Purchasing & Materials Management-

Associate Member (AMSIPMM)

Diploma in Business Administration and Marketing

-Staffordshire University-

OTHERS 

Six Sigma Green Belt

-Tuv Sud PSB Learning Pte Ltd –

Effective Negotiation Skill

-Management Development Institute of Singapore-

ISO 9001:2015 Internal Quality Auditor Training

ISO 14001:2015 Internal Quality Auditor Training

-Guardian Independent Certification Pte Ltd-

Risk Management Course (BIZ Level2)

Basic Concept in Construction Productivity Enhancement (BCCPE)

-Building and Construction Authority-

Microsoft Access 2007 Basic to Intermediate

-Oaks Training –

Profession Masterclass in Web Development for Beginners

-Aventis Learning Group –

Mastering the Basic & Intermediate Concepts of GST Workshop

-Taxx Solutions Pte Ltd-

MYOB Accounting Training

-361 Degree Consultancy Pte Ltd-

The Employment Act & It’s Practical Applications

-HR Singapore-