1. KARINA C. VALDEZ
Flat 301 Nasser Rashid Bin Lootah Bldg 129, Port Saeed, Deira
Landline / Mobile Number: 04-250-1570 / +971-506-924727
Email Address: kai14.valdez@yahoo.com
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CAREER GOAL
To achieve the best quality products at lowest rates, using industrial insights and experience to maximize profit for the
firm.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
 10 years experience in Purchasing/Procurement functions such as buyer, specialists, in logistics and warehouse
field, coordinator and supervisor local and overseas in manufacturing / assembly plant.
 2 years experience in Global purchasing/ shared service company
 7 years, experience in Logistics and Warehousing control. Ensure effective and timely implementation of all
Logistics daily operational goal inclusive of shipping functions and Inventory Management. Develop and initiate
monthly reports having required project timelines, corporate metrics and productivity measurements.
 7 years experience in people management, handling conflicts and meritocracy.
 Proficiency in System Application Process, EPICOR, Meta frame , Global web of Panasonic
 Knowledgeable and conducted EMS audit for Suppliers accreditation at China and Thailand.
 Purchasing and Development activities acquired in Panasonic Japan.
 Trained at South Africa for Procurement transition to Manila.
 An organized, detail oriented, and conscientious self-starter, able to strategize and prioritize effectively to
accomplish multiple tasks and stay calm under pressure.
 Flexible and analytical with a keen eye for details; skilled at synthesizing and editing information to achieve
overall objectives.
 An effective leader, skilled in enlisting the support of all team members in aligning with projects and
organizational goals.
 The ability and willingness to relocated permanently or semi-permanently.
 Comfort working with foreign cultures.
 Willingness to do intense travel for long periods.
WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2014 – March 10,2016 ------Senior Buyer
Company Name: Entel HK Philippines
Address : 112 West Main Avenue, LTI Annex, Binan, Laguna
Job Description:
 Controlled for Mechanical Items /MRO/ Consumables
 Ensured and monitored shipment/ delivery schedule for the materials handled to sustain the production
requirement and avoid line stop.
 Collaborated with planning and warehouse to check deliveries and inventory in the warehouse to be able to get
commitment for outstanding deliveries and close a PO.

2.  Executed material incoming discrepancy and quality issue raise to Purchasing
 Negotiated contracts related to Purchasing.
 Developed localization activity for cost savings (Local /Import).
 Established and manage relations with warehouse, ocean carriers , custom broker , drayage providers.
 Support inventory management consisting of reconciling and maintaining critical items stock.
 Analyze and log purchase orders commensurate to existing stock availability and reduce shipping cost.
 Reconciled with Finance Department for the monthly SOA and any discrepancies in invoice( price, qty and
others).
Achievements:
 Established local forwarder for Domestic shipment/in-land delivery
 Achievement of $48K cost reduction through localization
 Developed Local Suppliers / Competitive Suppliers to support cost reduction
July 2012 to May 2014 ------Purchasing Specialists
Company Name: Veyance Technologies-GBU (Goodyear Engineered Products)
Address : Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.
Job Summary:
 Converted PR to PO and manages until the approval process.
 Manual ordering at South Africa and North America market for engineered products (conveyor belts(light &
heavy), hydraulics, industrial hoses, power transmission products).
 Conceptualized with Plant Purchasing Manager/ Stakeholders to plan and prioritize purchasing activities.
 Monitored order acknowledgement, prepares and communicates shortage and backlog reports, and provides
visibility of potential interruptions to internal customers until the issue is close.
 Monitored incoming delivery and help in resolving Logistic issues that involves shipment and stocking at
warehouse.
 Led with finance and logistics staff in resolving receipt and invoice discrepancies.
 Identified opportunities and implemented actions to achieved efficiencies.
 Contributed to consolidation, reduction and rationalization of the local supplier base.
Achievements:
 Effective transition of Purchasing functions from South Africa to Philippines.
 Settled aging past due invoices through review of price analysis and quantity variances from their purchase
history.
 Executed cost savings from the freight cost that Supplier billed wrong amount in invoices by tracking their
shipment history.
September 2011 to July 2012 -----Procurement Development Supervisor
Company Name: Panasonic System Networks Philippines Corporation
Address : Laguna Technopark Sta Rosa Laguna
Job Summary:
 Planned and projected the Tooling Business Plan
 Summary and reporting the New Model Items Development
 Led the team on activities for New Model Development
 Generated activities / item list for Cost reduction of New Model Development
 Supervised on the subordinate task for the improvement of Supplier & Quality
 Assigned certain duties to the employee, explaining how those duties are to be done and communicate how the
successful performance of duties will be measured.
 Ensuring the employee is familiar with the format of the appraisal form we are using and is clear about the
evaluation process.

3.  Recommend performance awards and/or merit increases when appropriate. Help employees address and resolve
a wide variety of concerns and complaints.
 Negotiate quarterly cost down, delivery and other matter related to Purchasing.
 Initiate activities and suggest improvement plans for the section
 Help in the section's decision making process; analyze problem and suggest possible solution and
recommendation.
 Ensure that all Development Team activities are in accordance with our KPI to achieve the quarterly target.
Achievements:
 Achievement of $3.9M cost down / localization with cooperation of PSN
 Achieved 100% and zero delay of new model introduction with cost improvement
 Lead on the progress of at least 10 New models development for mass production
 Provided and guided the training for Suppliers Accreditation of Environmental Management System.
 Build a team for Suppliers Audit (Existing/New Suppliers) –EMS
 Introduce at least 2 Local Suppliers every Quarter for the success of Itakona and Cost Management activities
 Achieving Tooling Investment Plan vs Target every quarter.
 Processed Material flow for New Model development.
 Established mold cost comparison and monitoring.
 Innovation of Suppliers Quality & Procedure (API / BIG PHILS)
November 14, 2005 up to August 2011-----Proc Dev’t Coordinator
Company Name: Panasonic System Networks Philippines Corporation
Address : Laguna Technopark Sta Rosa Laguna
Job Summary:
 Create and issue PO via R3 SAP system.
 Negotiation for cancel PO due to EOL, price change, delivery schedule, inventory control and other related
Purchasing contracts.
 Facilitate ROHS and Quality Audit for Suppliers.
 Facilitate the requirements of opening account for New Suppliers to be the legal business partner with Panasonic
included the E-PRO & Global code application registration.
 Source out common product and alternative suppliers which have highest quality goods and services at the
lowest possible cost for our company.
 Established and manage relations with warehouse, ocean carriers , custom broker , drayage providers.
 Support inventory management consisting of reconciling and maintaining consignment stocks (VMI items)
 Oversee and monitor availability of stock to reduce shortage.
 Analyze and log purchase orders commensurate to existing stock availability and reduce shipping cost.
 Ensuring the new product meets the product specification and meets production cost.
 Capable to understand Technical drawings of material for potential supplier’s on the Quotation request.
Achievements:
 Developed additional 20% of localization from Import suppliers.
 ITAKONA member, an organization in PANASONIC which supports activity to reduce the model cost of the
company.
 Managed the VMI system on the material & cost control and monthly stock checking.
 Clean-up Mater error parts that cause sudden material shortage.
 Developed several local Suppliers
 Zero Production line stop due to Material shortage
 Zero delay of New model Introduction

4. November 2004 – June 2005 ---------- Receptionist
Company Name: Orient Semiconductor Electronics Company, Inc.
Job Summary:
 Receives telephone calls and visitors and refers them to the appropriate individual or department.
 Provides general information about the organization to outside callers (applicants, vendors).
 Provides light clerical support to other departments as directed (faxing, sorting & routing mail, maintaining
mailing lists and performing other tasks).
 Performs other related duties as necessary.
TRAINING ATTENDED : Entrepreneurship Development ,Management and Technology , Career Competencies
Seminar, Code of Conduct / Ethics , Negotiation Skills Seminar, Personality Development and Leadership Training
Program, Warehouse & Inventory Management, Supplier Audit Course & Supplier Audit Technique, Time and Stress
Management.
CERTIFICATION:
Warehouse & Inventory Management
Quality Plus Management Consulting Co.
Aug 22-23, 2008
Supplier Audit Course & Supplier Audit Technique
Global Competitiveness, Inc.
Sept 15-16, 2008
Negotiation Skills Seminar – Level 2
Panasonic Communications Philippines Corporation PCP)
Aug 10& 14 , 2006
Coaching and Counselling Seminar
Panasonic System Networks Philippines Corporation (PSNP)
Aug 10, 2011
Disciplinary Management
Panasonic System Networks Philippines Corporation (PSNP)
Feb 28, 2011
Supplier Relationship Management
Blue Ocean Academy
April 9, 2016
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS : Bachelor of Science Major in Management at Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba
REFERENCES : Available upon request