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XERXES F. PANGANIBAN
898 Bellevue Avenue
Daly City, CA 94014
Telephone:(415) 378-1001
E-Mail:xpanganiban@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE:
Proactive self-starter is seeking a growth position in the Procurement field where strong negotiation skills, sound business sense, and a clear understanding of ethical purchasing practices will contribute to tangible bottom-line savings
SUMMARY OF SKILLS:
· Specific skills include negotiation, cost analysis, project management, problem solving, and communication.
· Software proficiency includes PeopleSoft, Great Plains Dynamics, MAS 90, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
EXPERIENCE:
SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Xuma, Inc.
June 2000 - March 2001
· Negotiated the acquisition of enterprise level computer hardware, software licenses, and service contracts including bid solicitation, vendor selection, negotiation for favorable price, contract terms and conditions.
· Collaborated with Client Development, Product Marketing, Operations, and other teams within the organization in the preparation or revision of client proposals to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the proposal’s approach and inputs based on the particular circumstances or functionality requirements of each business opportunity.
· Advised clients on cost-saving strategies which fostered trust and goodwill, and served as an internal consultant to line management on pricing matters in order to achieve targeted profit margins on hardware and software sales.
· Actively participated in cross functional teams and provided input regarding pricing, reliability, and availability issues in the process of defining, selecting, or changing standard configurations for the Bill of Materials.
· Assisted Project Managers by expediting and coordinating the shipment and implementation of hardware and software for timely completion of client projects, and provided status reports on a weekly basis.
· Worked closely with Finance and Accounting to develop, streamline, and enforce purchasing policies/procedures which effectively eliminated all unauthorized purchases, and reduced the company’ client billing cycle in half.
· Audited and managed internal software licenses, upgrades, and maintenance contracts to ensure compliance.
· Trained and supervised two Procurement Specialists, which improved the purchasing department’s efficiency.
IT PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
QuadraMed Corporation
January 1998 - March 2000
· Successfully negotiated vendor agreements and contracts to leverage volume purchases and obtain the most aggressive pricing discounts (Ex: Saved an estimated $700K on PC and IT related equipment purchases in FY’99).
· Ensured that all purchased equipment is budgeted and coded to the appropriate cost centers for accurate reporting (i.e. expense, capitalize, or cost-of-goods-sold), and consistency with quarterly financial projections.
· Provided executive management with variance reports on a quarterly basis, or as directed, to resolve discrepancies between departmental budgets and actual purchases, and assist Accounts Payable in resolving invoicing issues.
· Obtained technical specifications from the Systems Engineers, or Product Line Managers, in order to provide the most cost-effective recommendations or alternatives given the clients’ functional requirements.
· Responsible for tracking, and maintaining inventory of Information Technology (IT) capital and non-capital equipment, including software licenses, to facilitate the efficient reallocation of assets throughout the company, prevent unnecessary purchases, and minimize lost equipment.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
Arthur Andersen LLP
February 1997 - October 1997
· Performed full-cycle accounts payable functions for six Andersen Consulting office locations including coding of invoices to the appropriate cost centers, employee expense reimbursement vouchering, weekly check-runs, check cancellations, rush checks, wire transfers, and 1099-statement distribution.
· Maintained the leased asset schedule, amortized prepaid accounts, and prepared inter-company journal entries, accruals and reversals for month, quarter, and year-end close in support of the staff accountants.
· Coordinated with the Purchasing department in order to help resolve payment issues with vendors and suppliers.
PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR
Parke Industries, Inc.
July 1994 - February 1997
· Managed the shipment of products and equipment for lighting retrofit projects around Northern California.
· Responsible for coordinating with vendors to ensure timely, and cost-effective shipment of materials.
· Supervised the proper documentation and disposal of hazardous waste (Ex: PCB ballast and fluorescent lamps) in compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
· Implemented inventory control procedures to hold Project Managers accountable for lost material & equipment.
SUBSISTENCE SUPPLY SPECIALIST
United States Marine Corps
June 1990 - June 1994
· Responsible for purchasing all perishable and non-perishable food for the mess hall at the Marine Corps Air Station in Tustin, and maintaining a constant flow of subsistence supplies to feed an average of 2000 meals daily.
· Conducted weekly or spot inventory checks in order to ensure safe levels of stock and discourage theft.
· Prepared monthly status report that was reviewed by the mess hall manager and officer-in-charge.
EDUCATION:
Major: Business Administration, emphasis in Finance
San Francisco State University