Maria Sarte

Credible and seasoned Purchasing professional with more than 20 years of combined experience as a Purchaser in a manufacturing set-up. Proven ability to combine strong analytical skills and meeting deliverables in a timely manner. Positive attitude in facing challenges and enjoy working with people inside and outside the organization. Confident to make decisions and solve problems within the scope of authorization.

Areas of expertise include

• Materials Planning
• Inventory Management and Control (including sub-contractors management)
• Purchasing (New Product Introduction, Custom & Off-the-shelf Parts, Maintenance Repairs & Others)
• Product Costing
• Strategic Sourcing
• Negotiation with Suppliers, Contractors and Service Providers
• Claims for Non-conforming materials
• Competitive Bidding and Contract Management
• Vendor and Contract Management
• Freight and Logistics
• Buying from Asian, North American and European suppliers

User experience in ERP/MRP Systems including Dynamics P21, BAAN, SAP, Oracle, Syteline, R+ Replenishment system; Visual; Agile; Quote FX, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (1990)

Mapua Institute of Technology, Manila Philippines

TRAININGS

Supervisory Skills, (2003)

Basic of Supply Chain Management (2003) 

British Columbia Institute of Technology, Burnaby BC

Principle of Buying, (2004)

Simon Fraser University, Vancouver BC

Principles of Inventory & Operations Control, (2007)

Purchasing Association Management of Canada (PMAC), Burnaby BC

Competitive Bidding, Contract Preparation & Contract Management Workshop, (April 2017)

Supply Chain Management Association British Columbia

Negotiation Skills (2021)

British Columbia Institute of Technology, Burnaby BC

Microsoft Excel Comp 2364 (2022)

British Columbia Institute of Technology, Burnaby BC