Elmer Neri

A results driven, hardworking and capable Procurement Manager / Head with a track record of significantly reducing costs, improving a company’s processes and corporate purchasing programs. Having a proven ability to ensure that a company enjoys a competitive edge when compared to their competitors by securing the best quality, price and terms from suppliers. Always delivering results against strategic objectives, whilst working within the organization’s core values, principles and beliefs.

An Engineering graduate (Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering) with specialization in Materials Management covering Supply Chain, Procurement, Warehouse / Stores Management, Logistics, Inventory Planning & Control, ERP Purchasing Systems and Strategic Planning and Sourcing.

Has obtained certifications accredited by American Purchasing Society such as Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) and Certified International Purchasing Consultant (CIPC).

Extensive exposure in local and international purchasing and materials management with more than 24 continuous years of experience in various trade & industries such as oil & gas, energy/power, construction, ship building and repair, petrochemical, manufacturing, FMCG, hospitality, marketing and distribution, heavy equipment such as dredging and drilling rigs equipment (small and medium sized) for oil, water and minerals, earthmoving, vibratory machines and equipment, automotive and aviation spare parts, property development, electronics, mining and food

With extensive exposure in various Materials Management Software / ERP System such as – ORACLE, SAP, MAXIMO, ORION, HORIZON, GENSYS, FIDELIO among others

With admirable people skills and with ability to conduct seminars and training with various computerized Materials Management modules (procurement, stores, inventory planning) as topics. A team player and has valuable experience in a multicultural and multinational working environment