Malou Chua
@malouchua
Procurement and supply chain leader driving cost-effective sourcing for energy and manufacturing.
PhilippinesWhat I'm looking for
I am a procurement and supply chain professional with over 15 years of experience across manufacturing, aerospace supply chains, and energy & infrastructure projects. I specialize in strategic sourcing, tender management, supplier negotiation, and end-to-end procurement lifecycle management.
I have led procurement for EPC/EPCM projects and global manufacturing programs, coordinating closely with engineering, project management, and commercial teams to deliver cost-effective solutions and ensure supplier performance. Notable achievements include negotiating and awarding a ₱600M substation package and managing procurement for multi-million dollar renewable energy projects.
I bring expertise in supplier qualification, contract administration support, ERP/MRP systems, and cross-functional project collaboration, and I focus on aligning procurement activities with project schedules and commercial objectives to drive on-time delivery and value.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Procurement Specialist
Acciona M&E
Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Manage procurement for renewable energy and infrastructure EPC projects, preparing RFQs, evaluating bids, and coordinating supplier delivery to align with project schedules across multi‑million AUD packages.
Deputy Procurement Manager
AFRY Philippines Inc.
Jan 2020 - Mar 2024 (4 years 2 months)
Led procurement and contract administration for EPCM power and renewable projects, ran competitive bidding and commercial evaluations, and negotiated major package awards including a ₱600M substation package.
Global NPI Buyer
Moog Controls Corporation
Apr 2008 - Nov 2019 (11 years 7 months)
Managed global sourcing and supplier qualification for aerospace and commercial manufacturing programs, negotiated long‑term agreements and supported supplier audits and prototype ramp‑ups.
Production Supervisor
Uni‑President Philippines Corporation
May 2003 - Apr 2008 (4 years 11 months)
Supervised manufacturing operations to optimize output, manpower planning, and quality compliance across production lines.
Buyer
American Power Conversion
May 2000 - Mar 2002 (1 year 10 months)
Managed procurement of production materials using JIT and supplier‑managed inventory, negotiated pricing and supported cost‑reduction initiatives.
Junior Buyer
Isuzu Autoparts Manufacturing Corporation
Oct 1997 - May 2000 (2 years 7 months)
Managed procurement of production and indirect materials, negotiated supplier pricing and contributed to cost‑reduction efforts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of the Philippines Diliman
Graduate credits toward M.S. Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering
Completed graduate-level coursework toward a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering.
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering.
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