Cristelus Garay

• Identified potential suppliers and vendors to fulfill service requirements effectively.
• Prepared and issued comprehensive Requests for Quotation (RFQs) outlining specific product and service
requirements.
• Managed Purchase Orders (POs) within the ERP system, ensuring prompt payments and on-time deliveries.
• Maintained and updated supplier records, including delivery schedules, product portfolios, and pricing structures.
• Researched, evaluated, and qualified prospective suppliers to ensure alignment with company standards and
requirements.
• Prepared detailed cost analysis reports to support budgeting and procurement strategies.
• Verified and confirmed the delivery of goods and completion of services in accordance with contractual agreements.
• Managed vendor selection processes and contributed to customer service standards by establishing expenditure
benchmarks.
• Provided strategic pricing recommendations in the ERP system to support sales operations and revenue goals.
• Supported seamless internal operations by coordinating procurement services across multiple departments.
• Performed additional tasks and special assignments as directed by the direct manager

• Prepare comprehensive Request for Quotations with detailed Bill of Quantities and Specifications for various suppliers (Quality/Material Testing, Concrete Ready Mix, Asphalt and, etc.)
• Prepare Invitation to Bid Package with detailed information for various suppliers (Bridge Scaffoldings and Formworks, Waterproofing, Architectural Landscape, Irrigation Network and, etc.)
• Provide identical information to all potential suppliers to ensure equal opportunity for quotations to meet desired requirements.
• Evaluate competitive price quotations received from suppliers.
• Prepare schedule of comparison/price analysis sheet and present it to Project Manager and Procurement Manager
• Coordinate and participate in meetings between suppliers and company personnel, facilitating standardization and economical procurement.
• Collaborate with Technical Department and suppliers to finalize quantity and quality specifications.
• Collate and review Company Profile and Pre-Qualification Documentation from suppliers/subcontractors in collaboration with the Quality Department and for consultant approval.
• Prepare and review the Material Submittal from the supplier to ensure it meets the specified project requirements, in collaboration with the Quality Department and for consultant approval.
• Monitoring and expediting shipments/delivery materials.
• Conduct a pre-inspection of delivered materials in collaboration with the Material Engineer to ensure compliance with standards before the consultant's inspection.
• Conduct a plant visit and pre-audit for the supplier to ensure compliance with the standards.

Project: Link of Taif Road to Qiddiya Project (SAR 800+ Million)
Location: Al Taif Street, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Client: Royal Commission for Riyadh City

• Managed end-to-end eSourcing activity, covering supplier engagement, data analysis, documentation, issue resolution, supplier training, bid reporting, and online award facilitation.
• Collaborate closely with Commodity Managers, delivering thorough monthly updates on supported commodities.
• Facilitate monthly global project updates with stakeholders and the global team.
• Drive ECM based contract drafting and revision, clause and term recommendations and coordinating approval processes.
• Maintain and manage business systems with meticulous detail and execute modifications to improve quality and efficiency.
• Expertly collect and analyze supply chain data, producing precise reports.
• Support Electro-mechanical commodities by identifying alternate suppliers to expedite shipment and mitigate shortages.
• Develop and maintain Documented Information-related documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements, collaborating with leaders for effective changes.

Projects:

» Led the consolidation of five analytical reports into the Global Supplier Performance and Quality Engineering Dashboard, providing real-time trend and historical data, resulting in 175 person-hour savings annually.
» Implemented an efficient Collection Plan Request Ticketing System using MS Power Platform to streamline the process of requesting collection plan creation, modifications, request tracking, troubleshooting, and issue resolutions.
»Successfully spearheaded the enhancement of the Supplier Business Review Calendar functionalities.
» Quality Alert Notification system for Non-Conformance, ensuring timely communication to affected manufacturing sites.

• Conducted diagnostics and troubleshooting for inkjet printers, resolving technical issues efficiently.
• Carried out precise calibration of new products to ensure optimal performance.
• Identified and resolved software and hardware problems through effective solutions.
• Escalated unresolved matters to the appropriate department for timely resolution.
• Configured modem/router settings to ensure seamless wireless printer compatibility.
• Successfully promoted and sold various products to end-users, including warranty protection, ink cartridges, printer parts, and new hardware.

• Developed and executed strategic marketing activities and assessed their effectiveness.
• Managed inventory depletion plans, disposal, and overstock in-store.
• Collaborated with division merchandise managers and buyers on commission rates, price changes, stock levels, and new item applications.
• Coordinated closely with product promoters to address price changes, new items, and stock levels.
• Generated monthly sales reports and conducted sales analysis, recommending categorization of fast-moving, slow-moving, and non-moving products.
• Assisted the Marketing Manager in formulating promotional strategies using sales and pricing data.
• Oversaw stock replenishment to maintain the desired inventory-to-sales ratio and maximize sales potential.
• Ensured accurate and up-to-date information for many SKUs, including prices and categories.
• Performed additional administrative tasks to achieve monthly goals.