Mary Ann Paras
About Mary Ann Paras
Mary Ann Paras is a Procurement Specialist at Elenium Automation in Essendon Fields, Victoria, Australia, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in supply chain management and procurement across various industries, including rail and semiconductor manufacturing.
Work at Elenium
Mary Ann Paras has served as a Procurement Specialist at Elenium Automation since 2020. Located in Essendon Fields, Victoria, Australia, she has been instrumental in implementing effective sourcing strategies. Her role focuses on ensuring a cost-efficient and sustained supply of materials, particularly from product development through to volume production.
Previous Experience in Procurement and Supply Chain
Prior to her current position, Mary Ann worked at Siemens in various roles from 2010 to 2019. She started as a Purchasing Assistant and later advanced to Professional Buyer, Supplier Manager, and Commodity Manager. In these roles, she managed the Supply Lifecycle Management of vendors, overseeing processes from supplier selection to phasing out. Her experience spans multiple industries, including Rail, Manufacturing, and Semiconductor.
Background in Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mary Ann graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Bulacan State University in the Philippines. Her academic background laid the foundation for her career in engineering and procurement, particularly in the semiconductor sector.
Expertise in Procurement Tools and Applications
Mary Ann possesses expertise in various procurement and supply chain management tools, including SAP (Spiridon), Nexus, and Siemens Exchange. She is also proficient in Spend Data Warehouse (SDW) and C4S Supplier Management Tool, which enhance her ability to manage procurement processes effectively.
Experience in Semiconductor Design Engineering
Before relocating to Melbourne in 2007, Mary Ann worked for over five years as an IC Layout Design Engineer II at SANYO Semiconductor Manufacturing Philippines Corporation. This experience in semiconductor design engineering contributed to her comprehensive understanding of the technical aspects of procurement in related industries.