Ts. Arham Sufi Yaakob

Experience

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  GFB Automotive Sdn Bhd & Proreka (M) Sdn Bhd

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2021

  MANAGE AND HANDLE PROJECTS:1) Sunvisor Assy project for Toyota Vios & Yaris with UMW Toyota Malaysia. ● Project initiated in year 2017, completed in year 2018. ● Overall project value RM 28.30 million. ● Assigned as project leader and costing.2) Sunvisor Assy project for Honda BRV with Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd. ● Project initiated in year 2016, completed in year 2017. ● Overall project value RM 1.80 million. ● Assigned as project leader.3) Unmet amortization claim to Proton Malaysia Berhad. ● Claim made in year 2015, completed in year 2016. ● Total approved amount RM 3.61 million. ● Assigned as claim coordinator. Show less RESPONSIBILITIES:● Assigned as an account manager for major local and foreign car manufacturers.● Responsible for RFQ activities, unmet claims, parts development and mass production stages.● Coordinate and monitor claims, project budgets, project timescales and specifications.● Develop annual company budget and business plan.● Handling all relevant administrative aspects of sales, such as filing in order forms.● Following up on all prospective leads, by contacting them and staying in touch.● Works closely together with cross functional teams to gain overall customer satisfaction.● Build strong customer based in customer facing role, provide prompt and excellent service to guarantee customer satisfaction, securing on-going projects and in coming projects. Show less

  • Senior Engineer - Purchasing, Costing, Sales

    Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Senior Engineer - Purchasing

    Dec 2017 - Dec 2019

  • Senior Engineer - Sales

    Jan 2016 - Nov 2017

  • Engineer - Sales

    Sept 2014 - Dec 2015
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  Körber Technologies

  Dec 2021 - Nov 2022

  Strategic Buyer - Procurement

  RESPONSIBILITIES:● Attached under Procurement Department.● Create, control, and lead respective material category and supplier assigned to achieve best commercial terms and profit benefit from the purchasing volume.● Drive cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives.● Lead material localization projects and commercial negotiation for direct material (including product transfer projects).● Source for new suppliers to bridge supply gaps in respective material categories.● Execute total cost of ownership and cost structure analysis.● Identify and conduct risk assessment on supplier's business performance, which include but not limited to insolvency risks, market and country risks; as preventive measure to potential risks to business (damages, delivery failures, natural disasters, etc.).MANAGE AND HANDLE PROJECT:1) Localization of cigarette making machine. ● Project initiated in year 2022. ● Project value RM 1.50 million. ● Total cost saving achieved RM 860k . Show less

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  Proton

  Nov 2022 - Oct 2023

  Senior Executive - Group Technical Procurement

  RESPONSIBILITIES:● Attached under Group Technical Procurement Department.● Perform data mining and coordinate extracted data for internal use and inter department.● Review material shortage for daily requirement from Back Order report.● Coordinate with vendors to adjust vendor’s production and delivery schedule as necessary.● Coordinate with PPC for the phase-in of new parts and phase-out of material to ensure proper disposition are achieved.● Support on Cross Functional Team (CFT) for improvement of vendor’s capacity, quality, and supply condition.● Perform field expediting & desk expediting for reports and records keeping.MANAGE AND HANDLE PROJECT:1) Effective supply chain & supplier relationship management. ● Project initiated in year 2023. ● Target to resolve 10% Back Order and 50% outstanding PO. ● Managed to resolve 44% of Back Order and 86% of outstanding PO. ● Achieved 100% target in just 4 months. Show less

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  Stellantis

  Nov 2023 - Oct 2024

  Industrial Purchasing Manager

  RESPONSIBILITIES:● Attached under Global Purchasing & Supply Chain.● Assigned as the Purchase Project Manager for Peugeot EV model and Jeep EV model.● Spearheaded strategic sourcing initiatives, effectively reducing procurement costs through rigorous vendor negotiations and contract management.● Led cross-functional teams in the evaluation and selection of suppliers, ensuring alignment with quality standards, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery.● Conducted thorough market research to identify potential suppliers, staying abreast of industry trends and fostering strategic partnerships.● Implemented cost-down activities, identifying areas for savings and negotiating favorable terms.● Implemented Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis methodologies to assess the true cost implications of procurement decisions, enabling informed and strategic choices.● Collaborated with internal stakeholders, including engineering, finance, operations, and project management teams, to align procurement strategies with overall organizational goals.● Stayed informed about market trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practices to proactively adapt procurement strategies and maintain a competitive advantage. Show less

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  PRASARANA MALAYSIA BERHAD

  Nov 2024 - now

  Vice President II, Group Procurement