kenneth gonora, Procurement Engineer

kenneth gonora

Procurement Engineer

STFA Construction Group

Location
Kuwait
Education
Diploma, Primavera 6 (Project Management)
Experience
23 years, 7 Months

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Total years of experience :23 years, 7 Months

Procurement Engineer at STFA Construction Group
  • Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
  • My current job since December 2013

Analyze and evaluate supplier capability in order to select the most suitable vendor and service provider who are able to deliver high quality products and services at competitive pricing.
Negotiate commercial issues, delivery terms and lead-time, quality requirements with suppliers to obtain the maximum benefit for the company
Coordinate technical review of product specification with related departments by giving technical data sheets, product catalog and other related documents for compliance
Liaise with suppliers on delivery schedule to ensure on-time deliveries of final product and collaborates with other functions, or departments within the organization.
Follow-up logistics for project items and materials procured outside the country.
Ensure commercial and technical requirements are achieve in all the procurement transactions
Maintains list of approved and qualified suppliers approved by the project and/or department.
Train Procurement team on effective procurement processes, strategy, SAP procedures, and coordinate with vendor on continuous quality improvement.
Ensure proper and organized filing of all Project related correspondences for Internal and Client audit.

Planning Engineer at GS Engineering & Construction Corp.
  • Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
  • December 2011 to December 2013

Review and verification of subcontractor’s work summary, progress data, and other documents submitted for monthly invoice processing and payment
Preparation of Contractors daily progress reports for submission to client (KNPC) Projects Dept.

Work with Construction Project Planning Team in preparing Invitation to Bid documents for subcontracting works
Drafting of contractual related correspondence associated to daily construction concerns and issues to Client and Subcontractors
Review & update sub-contractors manpower and equipment mobilization plan against actual mobilization at site.
Collaborate with project teams in preparing weekly and monthly progress reports for management and team leaders
Reviewing subcontractor’s compliance and non-compliance with Subcontract Agreement to ensure proper execution of agreed contract terms & conditions, including insurance requirements
Preparation of site progress photos, coordinating and supporting Planning & Cost Control team on daily basis as needed

Production Engineer at ALUSOL ROLLING SHUTTER INDUSTRIES
  • Kuwait
  • August 2009 to December 2011

Planning and scheduling workflow of factory operations from raw materials to end products
Coordinates between related departments to ensure that production schedule is in accordance with work orders and meet respective delivery deadlines
Plan and developed procedures for periodic maintenance schedules to ensure optimal equipment operation, and effectively minimize costly downtimes
Continually improved manufacturing methods/systems and process/ product improvements to optimize product performance and reduce manufacturing costs
Identify and evaluate opportunities for improvement and make specific recommendations to management for adoption
Analyzed production reports, perform cost analysis and mathematical calculations to determine both nonessential and necessary resources required
Conducts daily production meeting with supervisors and workers to discuss daily production targets and identify challenges
Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports to management and as needed

Supervisor at M.H. ALSHAYA W.L.L.
  • Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
  • July 2004 to August 2009

· Oversee daily store operations and ensure that company policies & procedures are followed.
· Analyzes store performance in terms of profit and loss and give necessary actions or feedback.
· Training and evaluating of employee performance to ensure job competence and effectiveness
· Handles weekly/monthly consumption reports & stock take inventories

Industrial/Process Engineer at Metro Wear Phils., Inc.
  • Philippines
  • December 2002 to May 2004

• Lead multiple production lines of 30-40 production staff each in terms of quality measures and product output.
• Monitor and analyze workflow processes, procedures, conducts time and motion studies, line-balancing & line-mapping to identify areas of improvement, decrease cycle times, resolving bottlenecks to maximize production efficiency.
• Evaluated downtimes and methods to maintain Right-The-First-Time target levels and minimize work returns
• Responsible in implementing company policies and standards necessary to achieve production targets with the right quality, and meet respective production deadlines.
• Motivates production staff to maximize production output and efficiency of each individual.

Business Development Assistant at Prime Asia Pawn & Jewelry Shop, Inc.
  • Philippines
  • March 2001 to October 2002

• Responsible in planning and developing areas potential for business growth and development, and conduct feasibility study of identified areas for possible expansion.
• Facilitates negotiations of contracts and other specifications, canvass and purchase requisition of all office materials & supplies, fixtures & equipment required for branch construction & operations.
• Responsible in the procurement of business permits and other requirements needed for business operations.
• Oversee building construction & maintenance of existing branches nationwide
• Partake in the implementation of ISO-9001 project

Industrial Engineering Intern at Pepsi Cola Products Phils.,Inc.
  • Philippines
  • August 1998 to March 1999

• Identified opportunities for improvement by reviewing methods and analyzing potential methods and changes.
• Evaluate downtimes and methods to increase efficiency
• Facilitates requisition of supplies required for production operation and maintenance
• Monitor production status and perform clerical tasks and duties, and conducts weekly/monthly inventories

Education

Diploma, Primavera 6 (Project Management)
  • at Stanford IT Learning (CIM)
  • September 2010

-Complete a 3 day workshop how to utilize the use Primavera in Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling projects

Diploma, Computer Hardware Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  • at International Computer Science Academy, Kuwait City
  • March 2010
Diploma, Aided Design-Auto Cad 2D/3D
  • at International Computer Science Academy
  • December 2008
Bachelor's degree, B.S. Industrial Engineering
  • at West Negros University
  • March 1999

Graduate

Specialties & Skills

Primavera
MS Office tools
Scheduling
Planning
AutoCAD
MS Office
Primavera literate
Autocad 2D/3D
Computer Hardware repair & Maintenance

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

yes (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2001
Valid Until:
July 2001