Venus L. Francisco

Served as the primary procurement contact and purchasing lead for factory sites in New Zealand and multiple business units across Australia, ensuring seamless procurement operations and stakeholder support. Collaborated with internal teams (marketing & communications, factory managers, engineers, factory controllers, and factory planners) to align purchasing activities to operational and production requirements. Managed supplier communications for purchase orders, quotations, invoices, credit notes, payment inquiries, and invoice payment schedules to maintain strong supplier relationships. Prepared daily/weekly/monthly operational reviews, tracked KPIs and procurement performance, identified process gaps, and recommended improvements to enhance efficiency, compliance, and service delivery. Led and maintained SOPs, sourcing/purchasing/how-to guides, and AP-related documentation. Resolved parked and blocked invoices by investigating issues and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure tim

Served as the primary procurement contact and purchasing lead for factory sites across New Zealand and multiple business units in Australia, ensuring seamless procurement operations and stakeholder support. Collaborated with Marketing & Communications, factory managers, engineers, factory controllers, and factory planners to align purchasing activities with operational and production requirements. Managed end-to-end supplier communications for purchase orders, quotations, invoices, credit notes, payment inquiries, and invoice payment schedules to maintain strong supplier relationships. Prepared and presented daily, weekly, and monthly operational reviews tracking KPIs and procurement performance, identified process gaps, and recommended improvements for efficiency, compliance, and service delivery. Led and maintained comprehensive SOPs, process documentation, and how-to guides for sourcing, purchasing, and accounts payable activities. Resolved parked and blocked invoices by investigati

Validated and consolidated business purchasing requirements across Malaysia and Singapore prior to creating Purchase Requisitions and managed the full Purchase Order lifecycle from creation to closure. Executed goods receipt transactions in SAP through Goods Movement processes to ensure accurate recording and alignment with procurement documentation. Analyzed and resolved parked and blocked invoices by coordinating with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and finance teams to ensure timely invoice processing and payment execution. Led weekly and monthly governance meetings with cross-functional stakeholders to review procurement performance, address operational issues, and drive process improvements. Acted as primary point of contact for suppliers regarding invoice status, payment inquiries, and procurement-related concerns, supporting prompt issue resolution. Developed and maintained SOPs, conducted regular document health checks, and ensured process documentation remained accurate, com