Over ten (10) years of progressive experience within procurement management ranging from furniture industry to telecommunication industry. Proven ability to lead cross functional teams, negotiate contracts, develop long term commodity strategies, utilize e-sourcing tools, manage working capital, complete cost analysis and source from low cost suppliers. Exemplary relationship building and problem solving skills that foster vendor trust and dependability.

1. JULIAN LIUNG CHEK CHIN
Ampang, Kuala Lumpur • +60193306920 • julianchekchin@hotmail.com • Age:39
PROFILE
Over ten (10) years of progressive experience within procurement management ranging from furniture
industry to telecommunication industry. Proven ability to lead cross functional teams, negotiate contracts,
develop long term commodity strategies, utilize e-sourcing tools, manage working capital, complete cost
analysis and source from low cost suppliers. Exemplary relationship building and problem solving skills
that foster vendor trust and dependability.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NUFARM SERVICES (M) SDN. BHD. Sept 2015 – Present
 Global Category Lead- Indirect
 Developing and implementing indirect strategies, objectives and tactical plans for the defined
category and ensure effective communication of these plans through the organization with the
annual spend of USD 80M globally.
 Managing the performance of key suppliers and as a key advisor on travel.
 Constantly strive to find new and better products, sources of supply and better ways of meeting
the company’s requirement.
 Continuously manage costs/ service levels in order to obtain maximum value for the company’s
investment.
 Developing and implementing communication processes to ensure that the business units are
informed of changes and future trends in this space.
 Improving systems and processes to deliver efficiency and effectiveness of service to company
and internal customers.
 Seeking to develop and maintain long-term, ethical supplier relationships, while giving prime
consideration to Nufarm interests.
Key Achievement:
 Successfully established the P2P (Procure to Pay) Process for Indirect Expenses for the 5
regions (Europe, Australia & New Zealand, Asia Pacific, LATAM, USA) in Nufarm group.
 Successfully established 2016 Global Preferred Hotel for FIT (Free Independent Traveller)
booking for the Nufarm Group.
 Successfully established Supplier Performance Evaluation and Supplier Management Portfolio for
Hotel Category for ANZ (Australia & New Zealand) and USA Region.
 Participated in category mapping for indirect spend for the Nufarm Australia and the procurement
strategy for 2016~2017.

2. JULIAN LIUNG CHEK CHIN
Ampang, Kuala Lumpur • +6019-3306920• julianchekchin@hotmail.com
GLAXOSMITHKLINE MALAYSIA Dec 2013 – Aug 2015
 Sourcing Group Manager
 Managing a portfolio of goods and services that required by the company stakeholders
 Creating, executing and managing relatively simple sourcing and supply strategies that deliver
business requirements across assurance of supply, quality, service, cost and innovation
 Supporting more complex strategy creation, execution and management at regional level, where
required, under the supervision and direction of global and regional category leaders and
managers
 Creating effective contracts with suppliers to optimize commercial terms of supply for the
company
 Establishing and maintaining effective supplier relationships to ensure business requirements are
met
 Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to deliver business benefit
 Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders and business
customers
 Generating a good understanding of the relevant industry market places and supply base within
scope of responsibility
 Implementing source changes and supply improvement projects through forming and leading
cross functional business teams
 Ensure risk to the company is minimized by appropriate use of risk mitigation planning and
effective contracting
 Utilizing the company’s Procurement policies, procedures, processes, systems and
methodologies in the sourcing process
 Performing any transactional and Procurement Operations related activities as required by the
role
Key Achievement:
 Successfully established the supplier management portfolio for the Human Resources Category,
Below The Line (BTL) Category, Hotel Category and Event Management Category for both
Singapore and Malaysia.
 Conducted Frame Contract for the following project by using the Integrated Sourcing Process:
(i) 2015 Malaysia Multi Channel Marketing Outsourcing Project. Cost Down: 6% ; Cost Save:
GBP 21,00.00.
(ii) 2015 Malaysia RTD Payment Solution Outsourcing Project. Cost Save: GBP 7,500 and able to
simplify the entire payment solution for RTD event.
 Successfully established Benchmark for Consultancy Service and Below The Line Services.
 Participated in the Global Transient & Group Hotel Selection.
 Participated in Asia Pacific Learning & Development Selection.
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. June 2010 – Nov 2013
 Procurement Manager
 Organizing and participating in the selection and supplier management. Building long-term and
stable partnership with suppliers according to company’s procurement strategies, ensure

3. JULIAN LIUNG CHEK CHIN
Ampang, Kuala Lumpur • +6019-3306920• julianchekchin@hotmail.com
consistent supply, reduce the synthetically cost of procurement and create competitive advantage
in procurement area.
 Analyzing procurement demand in the market, to achieve procurement objectives of cost control
and lower general cost of procurement.
 Gather and analyze industrial markets, clients, research and development information according
to the category of services and materials, sourcing for potential suppliers to ensure validity of
procurement strategies.
 Indentifying risks from the on-changing global procurement environment, set up and
implementing anti-risk system to ensure sustainable and consistently of supply.
 Institutionalize the Supplier Performance Evaluation System to ensure continuous improvement
programs are developed with all the key suppliers.
 Organizing periodically communications session with supplier according to the categorization
management and to establish good relationship with suppliers.
 Setting up and managing bid request for independently sourced items. Working with internal
customers to identify the purchasing needs.
 Reviewing the local country market needs and establish the procurement strategies to align with
company’s development.
Key Achievement:
 Voted as Quarterly Star after 3 months joined Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
 Voted as the 2010 Excellent Procurement Service Award.
 Voted as the 2012 Excellent Project Procurement Manager Award.
 Conducted Frame Contract for the following projects:-
(i) Singapore Representative Office 2011/13 In Building Coverage (IBC) Frame Contract. Cost
Down: 22.52%. Cost Save: USD 699,436.00
(ii) Malaysia Representative Office 2011/13 Network Product (Core, RNC/BSC, Datacom and
Application & Software ) Frame Contract. Cost Down: 24.07%. Cost Save: USD 355,045.00
(iii) Malaysia Representative Office 2011/12 Optical Frame Contract. Cost Down: 18.25%. Cost
Save: USD 907,339.00
(iv) Malaysia Representative Office 2013/14 Wireless and Microwave Frame Contract. Cost
Down: 12.48%. Cost Save: USD 2,426,112.00
UNILOFT (M) SDN. BHD. May 2006 – May 2010
 Asia Sourcing Manager
Key responsibilities include:
 Assisted in sourcing and merchandising of furniture sold in US military, university hospitality for
University Loft Company located in Indianapolis, USA with yearly export exceeding USD$30
million.
 Followed up customer’s request as well as analyzed customer requirement and sourced
merchandise from most the most competitive supplier to maximize company’s profit margin.
 Developed and implemented SOP to ensure the work flow smoothly and consistent operation of
all system within the company.
 Developed and implemented a product sourcing strategy in the assigned categories appropriate
for each source region considering such factors as country competencies, supplies capabilities,

4. JULIAN LIUNG CHEK CHIN
Ampang, Kuala Lumpur • +6019-3306920• julianchekchin@hotmail.com
capacities and growth plans. Maximize profitability and minimize risk in the aspect of country and
vendor risk.
 Worked with Product Development Team in US during the development process to identify
source markets and suppliers for requested materials, finishes and products in the assigned
product categories. Directed the sampling process by indentifying markets and suppliers to cost
and sample.
 Created vendor and country database to monitor vendor’s performance from the cast saving,
performance, product lead-time, etc. Identified potential product in the assigned categories that
present opportunities in new markets and workout problem solving plan.
 Assisted purchasing team in monitoring order placement to ensure on time delivery and claim
settlement.
 Provided buyer with regular update on market trends and sourced a new merchandise. Sourced
for new supplies for future product development.
 Prepared monthly shipping forecast and yearly sales budgeting. Negotiated annual shipping
service contract.
 Assisted in managing and reviewed factory production to include training in the sourcing/
production operating procedures, production and sourcing policies, technical, negotiation,
strategic thought and product quality.
Key Achievement:
 Managed to standardize the price of Hot Press Laminated (HPL) board with supplier (Wilsonart
and Maica) to supply to our business partner for cost control purpose.
 Managed to develop the sanitary collection for Lowes and Menard, annual sales of US 2million/
annum.
 Managed to develop the office chair collection for Wal-Mart with the annual sales of US 9 million/
annum.
 Managed to set up the sourcing team in China Representative Office located in Dongguan China.
 Expanded the vendor base to Vietnam and Thailand instead in Malaysia and China.
William E Connor & Associates (M) Sdn. Bhd. 2003 – 2006
 Senior Merchandiser Jan 2006 – April 2006
Key responsibilities include:
 Coordinated daily operational activities in screening new product development samples, pre-
production samples.
 Negotiated with vendors on price, discount delivery and working terms.
 Tracked and reviewed pre-production samples, specs and colour swatches to ensure samples
match with required specifications and qualify standard.
 Communicated order and new sampling details and requirements to factories and all parties
concerned.
 Monitored production process properly to meet quantity, quality, order specification and delivery
dates.
 Diagnosed production problems and work with factories to present alternatives to both buyers
and management.
 Worked with vendors to improve on-time delivery /vendor score card.
 Maintained vendor profile records.
 Managed client/ vendor relationship inclusive of disputes and claim issues.

5. JULIAN LIUNG CHEK CHIN
Ampang, Kuala Lumpur • +6019-3306920• julianchekchin@hotmail.com
 Sourced vendors identified product opportunities and followed up vendor/ factory evaluation.
 Prepared and conducted market presentation to client.
 Worked with Divisional Merchandise Manager in formulating/implementing strategy to grow
business.
 Trained and supervised subordinates
Key Achievement:
 Established first Pottery Barn Teen business in Malaysia worth USD 1.3M.
 Managed to expand the sales volume from USD 8M to USD 12M.
 Merchandiser Jan 2004 – Dec 2005
Key responsibilities include:
 Maintained daily operations with clients, including communication between vendor & clients.
Accompanied client during the market visit.
 Coordinated with vendors, forwarders and clients on product development, production, shipment
and after shipment follow-ups.
 Followed up sample approval process, including checking sample before sending it to client for
approval sign back, re-develop instructions to vendor shall there any modification request from
client.
 Followed up Purchase Orders (POs), to check the content, issued confirmation of purchase,
signing back from vendor. Supported pre-production meeting such as Pilot run test.
 Arranged necessary trims such as label, tag and etc with clients and provided periodical reports
and updates.
 Monitored and raised if there any possible issue to client.
 Prepared quote sheet and performed negotiation to get best price for client.
 Maintained and Controlled short shipment & accepting Contract Of Purchase (COP).
 Prepared welcome packs/ itineraries/ vendor product development as per current needs and
making all files record with past PO record and etc during buyer visit.
 Maintained a strong production & packaging tracker which is followed up on weekly basis and
following up the WIPs.
 Facilitated and conducted Pre-production Meetings between vendor & Quality Assurance
Inspector (QAI), made the Pre-production Meeting notes at vendors facility.
Key Achievement:
 Managed to develop and expand the Thomas Collection of Pottery Barn Kids from 8 SKUs to 35
SKUs.
 Managed to bring down the price by changed the raw material of the product without affecting the
quality of the product.
 Managed to expand the Dining Chair collection in leather series to Suede/ Micro-fibre material to
increase to order from 4 containers/ month to 12 containers/ month.
 Associates Merchandiser Jan 2003 – Dec 2003
 Assisted Merchandiser on the daily operational communication with vendors.
 Assisted Merchandiser to prepare the Welcome Pack/ itineraries during the buyer visit.
 Assisted Merchandiser to follow up on the sampling status and production status.
Key Achievement:
 Promoted from Associates Merchandiser to Merchandiser.

6. JULIAN LIUNG CHEK CHIN
Ampang, Kuala Lumpur • +6019-3306920• julianchekchin@hotmail.com
Ekowood (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. September 2002 – Jan 2003
 Marketing Executive
 Followed up with the sales enquiries and meeting up with client.
 Provided client with the updated trend for the timber flooring.
 Performed site survey and prepared quotation to client base on the given floor plan.
Key Achievement:
 Able to achieve sales target given by the management which every month need to have MYR
10,000.00 sales.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
 University Putra Malaysia 1999 – 2002
Bachelor Science of Forestry (Major in Wood Industry)
* Second Upper Class
 Institute of Teknologi Cybernectics 1998 – 1999
Diploma Computer Science (UPM Franchise)
* Promoted in UPM main campus after 2 semester.
 TAR College 1996 – 1997
Sijil Tinggi Pendidikan Malaysia (STPM)
* Partial Pass
 Sekolah Menengah Confucian 1989 – 1995
Siji Pendidikan Malaysia (SPM)
COURSES/TRAINING ATTENDED
 Retail.com Workshop System Training 2004
Hong Kong, William E Connor (Headquarters)
 Made 2 Manage Workshop System Training 2006
Indianapolis, USA, University Loft Company (Headquarters)
 Wal-mart Retail Link Workshop System Training 2006
Arkansas, USA, Wal-mart
 Project Management Profession Workshop Training 2013
Kuala Lumpur,
Yet to attend the examination
 “Who Killed The Contract” Workshop Training 2013
Kuala Lumpur

7. JULIAN LIUNG CHEK CHIN
Ampang, Kuala Lumpur • +6019-3306920• julianchekchin@hotmail.com
 International Procure Conference 2014
Singapore
 CERP (SAP System) Training 2015
Singapore
 Effective Contracting Training 2015
Singapore
OTHERS INFORMATION
SKILLS
 Language: Fluent in English, Malay, Mandarin and Cantonese (written and spoken)
 Computer knowledge: Microsoft office, expose as an end user of Oracle
 Driving License : Class D
HOBBIES
 Reading motivational books and general knowledge, travelling to experience different cultures,
physical fitness, and bowling.
* Reference is available upon request.