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Evelline Lim

@evellinelim

Procurement manager across food, manufacturing and electronics who achieved 5–8% procurement cost optimisation through strategic sourcing.

Malaysia

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At Sushi King Sdn. Bhd., I managed procurement supporting nationwide restaurant operations, from sourcing food ingredients and equipment to supplier performance and logistics. I achieved approximately 98% OTIF supply performance and supported sourcing for new outlets, refurbishment and central kitchen projects.

Across manufacturing, industrial and electronics procurement, I managed international supplier portfolios and worked on ERP/MRP and inventory improvements. At NRI, I reduced inventory value by more than 5%, from RM7.14 million to RM6.78 million; at Trans Elite, I developed procurement and inventory dashboards and managed a 16-member procurement team.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Procurement Manager

Sushi King Sdn. Bhd.

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Led procurement activities supporting nationwide restaurant operations, covering direct and indirect purchasing, supplier management, inventory, logistics, CAPEX and procurement process improvement. Achieved approximately 98% OTIF supply performance across the nationwide restaurant network.

Sourcing Supplier Management Negotiation Inventory Management Capex Procurement ERP Supplier Performance Logistics Coordination Process Improvement

Purchasing Manager

Matrix Flavours & Fragrances

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 11 months)

Managed direct and indirect procurement supporting manufacturing, production planning, NPD, plant operations and customer requirements. Implemented MRP-based procurement planning improvements and introduced a 6-month rolling inventory review cycle.

Sourcing Supplier Management Negotiation ERP Inventory Planning Safety Stock Market Analysis Cross Functional Collaboration

Purchasing & Inventory Manager

Trans Elite

Jan 2014 - Dec 2018 (4 years 11 months)

Led procurement, inventory and supplier management supporting industrial machinery, engineering projects and customer operations. Managed and developed a 16-member procurement team and enhanced ERP/MRP procurement module.

Sourcing Supplier Management Negotiation Inventory Optimization ERP Tender Management Freight forwarding Customs Clearance Team Leadership Dashboarding

Purchasing Manager

NRI

Feb 2008 - Dec 2013 (5 years 10 months)

Managed sourcing, procurement planning, inventory management, supplier development, and tender activities supporting manufacturing operations. Reduced inventory value by more than 5% through sourcing and inventory optimisation initiatives.

Sourcing RFQ Inventory Planning Supplier Development Tender Evaluation Supplier Performance Procurement Controls

Senior Purchasing Executive

Sharp Electronics

Apr 2001 - Jan 2008 (6 years 9 months)

Supported global procurement operations for IC and semiconductor components within a shared service environment. Managed a procurement portfolio of USD 1.3M–1.6M monthly spend, consistently exceeding operational targets.

Global Sourcing Semiconductor Procurement Supplier Negotiation Supplier Performance KPI Tracking shared services

Purchasing Officer

Top Thermo Mfg

Jan 1999 - Mar 2001 (2 years 2 months)

Managed procurement of stainless steel mother coils for thermos flask production and collaborated with overseas suppliers. Managed end-to-end tender process and coordinated contract compliance.

Procurement Supplier Negotiation Tender Management Contract Compliance Import Of Raw Materials And Supplies