Valentine Borgis

Manage $8M+ annual procurement budget across 25+ suppliers; negotiated contracts yielding 11% COGS reduction ($880K annually). Led team of 3 procurement specialists responsible for vendor relationship management, purchase orders, compliance, and spend analysis. Reduced raw material costs by 12% ($1M) through supplier consolidation, competitive tendering, and strategic sourcing initiatives. Reduced exigency/urgent purchases from 8% to 3% through strategic sourcing; managed 550 MT material volume while minimising expedited freight costs. Achieved zero quality claims through rigorous raw material testing protocols (base oils, additives); improved supplier scorecards by 35%. Delivered materials for 120+ projects without schedule delays; maintained 98% on-time delivery performance. Managed procurement of diverse materials: lubricating base oils, additives, packaging (drums, pails, cartons), ensuring compliance with HSSE and contract standards. Led procurement strategy optimisation for lubricants/grease industry; pioneered supplier consolidation reducing vendor base from 15 to 8 while improving service levels.

Specialized in end-to-end procurement for pre-engineered steel buildings across Middle East, Africa, and Asia; managed $54M annual portfolio. Built and managed vendor network across 7+ countries for structural steel, welding consumables, paints, and construction materials. Decreased urgent/expedited purchases from 9% to 1.5% (600 MT reduction) by implementing demand forecasting and longer-term supplier agreements. Expertise in ASTM and AISC standards for steel structures (ASTM A572, A653, A792, A500); ensured specification compliance across all projects. Full project lifecycle management: engineering → procurement → construction → commissioning → handover (Camp Arifjan, Causeway Bridge, Meridian Factory, etc.). Negotiated and administered complex contracts, procurement packages, and supplier agreements; conducted spend analysis and risk mitigation strategies. Led tendering activities: RFI, RFQ, RFT, RFP; managed competitive bidding processes ensuring cost optimisation and quality standards. Ensured procurement compliance with regulations, supplier performance monitoring, and contract auditing; participated in internal/external audit processes. Managed procurement of diverse materials: structural steel plates/sheets, hollow sections, welding consumables, paints, MRO (CapEx/OpEx) items.

• Developed and implemented procurement strategies for formwork, falsework, and structural steel, enhancing project efficiency.
• Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of materials for tunnels, bridges, dams, and ports.
• Managed supplier relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize costs and quality of materials.
• Analyzed market trends to identify potential suppliers and improve procurement processes.
• Streamlined inventory management, reducing lead times and minimizing waste.
• Conducted risk assessments to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in procurement.
• Leveraged strong communication skills to coordinate between project teams and suppliers, ensuring alignment on project goals.