Maricel Ceceron

Summary

- 10 years progressive experience in large industry operations in Supply Chain management: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Management, P2P process, Vendor Management, Category Management, Contracts Management and Negotiations.

- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint, ERP, Ariba, S4/Hana and Fieldglass.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Advisor

Suncor Energy

02.2017 - 10.2023

Mentored junior team members on best practices in procurement management, contributing to their professional growth within the organization.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement strategies in support of project requirements.
Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations.
Maintained internal inventory of supplies and equipment.
Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware and software needs.
Improved supplier performance by conducting regular reviews, providing feedback, and setting clear expectations.
Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
Managed supplier relationships, ensuring prompt delivery and maintaining high-quality goods and services.
Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations through diligent monitoring of procurement activities.
Facilitated smooth transition during mergers or acquisitions involving changes in vendor networks while minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations.
Established effective communication channels between suppliers and internal stakeholders to facilitate timely resolution of any issues or concerns.
Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.

Contracts Assistant/Invoice Coordinator

Suncor Energy Fort Hills Project

06.2013 - 02.2017

Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
Inventoried and ordered office supplies to maintain availability of products.
Tracked records, filed documents and maintained communication between clients to manage office activities.
Collaborated with EPC in providing procurement support for internal customers.
Provided assistance to Contracts Lead and Contracts Administrators in implementation of administration and coordination procedures for all contracts and service agreements from award completion to contract closeout.
Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.

Learning Administrator

Suncor Oilsands

09.2011 - 06.2013

Accepted dictated notes and produced professional documents with outlined information.
Answered and routed incoming calls and took messages when personnel were unavailable.
Delivered exceptional customer service when interacting with clients, addressing their needs promptly, and professionally.
Enhanced office efficiency by performing accurate data entry and document processing tasks.
Assisted in project completion by providing essential clerical support such as copying, scanning, and faxing documents.
Supported team members by managing multiple administrative tasks, including filing and scheduling appointments.
Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
Assisted in maintaining a clean and orderly office space, contributing to a productive work environment for all team members.
Ensured accuracy of records by consistently updating and maintaining databases with up-to-date information.
Improved overall productivity by efficiently prioritizing and completing assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Managed sensitive information by maintaining strict confidentiality, supporting the integrity of the organization.

Education

Supply Management Training Diploma - Supply Chain Management

University of Alberta Continuing Education

Edmonton, AB

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Major in Management

Central College of The Philippines

Manila Philippines

03.2001

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement
Logistics Management
Contract Management
E-procurement Systems
Supply Chain Management
Time Management
Inventory Control
Problem Solving
Supplier Relationship Management
Category Management

ERP Software
MS Office
Procurement Proposals
Price Negotiations
Supplier Relations
Bid Process Management
Attention to Detail
Vendor Sourcing
ERP Systems
Materials Management

Languages

English

Native or Bilingual

Timeline