How ePLDT – the ICT subsidiary of Philippines telco PLDT – is helping the local economy with its ambitious IT projects
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How ePLDT – the ICT subsidiary of Philippines telco PLDT – is helping the local economy with its ambitious IT projects
EPLDT is the ICT subsidiary of PLDT , which at almost 100 years old is the largest and oldest telco in the Philippines . The man who leads its procurement function was almost literally born to the role .
Rai De Jesus , the Chief Procurement Officer of ePLDT , has a familial heritage deeply intertwined with the principles of logistics , entrepreneurship , and fiscal responsibility . His father , a logistics manager for the Philippines ’ largest brewery , instilled in him the importance of supply chain management from an early age . Not only did his father impart knowledge and skills in this domain , but he also took his expertise a step further by establishing his own thirdparty logistics company upon retirement , which significantly aided De Jesus through his college years .
De Jesus also credits his mother for shaping his approach to financial management and budgeting which he says “ fits the profile of a procurement professional ”. He adds : “ She taught us to live within our means , and I carried that over into my adult life .”
This laid a solid foundation of his professional life , particularly in his role overseeing procurement for ePLDT . These values have influenced De Jesus ’ s perspective on strategic sourcing , vendor management , and cost optimisation within the organisation .
110 May 2024