Christine Javier Gestiada
@christinejaviergesti
Purchasing Assistant applying demand forecasting, vendor management, and contract negotiation to streamline procurement.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Purchasing Assistant focused on using demand forecasting, vendor management, and contract negotiation to streamline procurement operations and help ensure timely delivery of goods—strengthening the company’s bottom line.
In my current role, I create purchase orders, support vendor accreditation, and monitor delivery schedules. I also partner with reliable vendors, develop negotiation strategies to secure optimal terms, and forecast price and market trends to spot changes in the buyer–supplier balance.
Previously, I supported purchasing and accounting workflows at a hotel by contacting suppliers for item and price quotes, maintaining supplier files, and handling records like purchase details, inventory, and delivery information. I’ve also managed tasks across accounts payable/receivable areas, including verifying invoices and purchase orders, maintaining outstanding payables, preparing bills and bank deposits, and supporting timely disbursement through careful tracking and follow-ups.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Purchasing Assistant
EHS Lens Philippines, Inc.
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Created purchase orders and supported vendor accreditation while partnering with suppliers to maintain delivery schedules. Produced reports on aged inventory, out-of-stocks, and shortages, and forecast demand, price, and market trends to plan quantities and delivery timing.
Purchasing Assistant
Bravo Tanauan Hotel
May 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Coordinated purchasing functions with suppliers and other departments by requesting quotes, maintaining supplier files, and generating purchase orders. Managed records and reports, verified invoices against purchase orders and received goods/services, and supported accounts payable processes including voucher/disbursement encoding and invoice reminders.
Education
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La Consolacion College Tanauan (LCCT)
Bachelor of Secondary Education, Filipino
2018 - 2022
Earned a Bachelor of Secondary Education with a major in Filipino at La Consolacion College Tanauan.
First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities
Accountancy Business Management
2016 - 2018
Studied Accountancy and Business Management at First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities.
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