Eddie Lim Email & Phone Number

Jakarta, Id

Central Jakarta, Special Capital Region Of Jakarta, Id

Reporting to the CEO and Executive Board members, Strategic Procurement oversees Category Management, Procurement Operations, Regional Procurement, and Mill Purchasing, managing approximately $4.0 billion in annual addressable spending across both direct and indirect commodities, with a team of around 300 full-time employeesAs CPO of APP Group, I transform the procurement organization that utilizes digital tools and GenAI to unlock financial efficiency, builds data accuracy, and decision-making

Strategy: Help shape the company’s long-term plansGovernance: Ensure the company follows laws and regulationsPerformance: Monitor and evaluate the executive team’s performanceRisk: Identify and manage potential risks to the companyFinance: Review and approve budgets and financial statementsAudit: Oversee internal and external audits for financial accuracyCompensation: Set and review pay for top executivesStakeholders: Represent the interests of shareholders and other key partiesEthics: Promote high ethical standards and social responsibility

Leading the Sourcing and Procurement practice at Praxidigm, I specialize in driving business transformation through the integration of advanced AI solutions. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as predictive analytics, intelligent automation, and machine learning, I enhance procurement efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making. Grounded in extensive hands-on industry experience, I streamline operations, achieve significant cost reductions, and guide cross-functional teams in implementing data-driven procurement strategies. My approach aligns procurement objectives with broader organizational goals, ensuring measurable impact and sustained value creation.

Düsseldorf, De

The world is facing tremendous environmental and social challenges where we in Procurement have a critical role to contribute, to steer and to develop responsible supply chains. The Sustainable Procurement Pledge addresses all procurement professionals, academics and students who want to become a SPP Ambassador and drive a Responsible Procurement agenda through personal engagement. By personally committing yourself to the statements below, you pledge to foster a common understanding of responsible, inclusive and cooperative Procurement behavior while including them in your day-to-day business conduct.

Beaverton, Or, Us

Report to the Nike Chief Procurement OfficerAs the Head of Procurement for Nike’s Greater China and Asia-Pacific Latin-America Geography, I’ve spearheaded transformative initiatives, consistently achieving tangible results and driving significant value. Our procurement team has become an organisational exemplar, setting the standard for excellence in the retail industryKey Achievements:1. Strategic Excellence:• Transformed procurement by aligning strategies with business objectives, including a 20% reduction in supply chain risks through supplier diversification and a 10% decrease in procurement costs for key raw materials using strategic costing2. Innovative Practices:• Implemented predictive analytics, resulting in a 15% reduction in excess inventory and $5 million in cost savings3. Operational Efficiency:• Reduced processing time by 30% and saved $2 million annually through an automated procurement system• Integrated risk and compliance management, leading to a 25% reduction in supply chain disruptions and improved compliance with industry standards4. Collaborative Partnerships:• Enhanced product quality and reduced time-to-market by 20% through joint innovation projects with key suppliers• Established vested relationships, resulting in a 15% improvement in supply chain reliability and a 20% reduction in lead times5. Continuous Improvement:• Committed to continuous improvement through rigorous monitoring and feedback, using AI with Coupa to optimise procurement processes, enabling supplier monitoring, automated contract management, real-time market intelligence, and spend analysisQuantifiable Results:• Generated over $100 million in additional capacity year-on-year, resulting in a significant increase in revenue• Managed procurement expenditures totalling $2.93 billionMy leadership has led to day-to-day operations for indirect and service procurement across diverse categories within the retail industry

Singapore, Singapore, Sg

Good Service MedalPolice Long Service Medal

Stockholm, Se

In my capacity, I’ve spearheaded a dynamic team of over 95 professionals spanning key Asian countries—China, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and India—reshaping the procurement landscape at Electrolux Major Appliances APAC. Our relentless drive has fueled remarkable advancements, contributing significantly to cost reduction goals across four major appliance sectors in six businesses.Responsible for overseeing SEK25.5b in COGS and non-COGS, primarily focusing on EU, NA, and LA. Managed IMS, overseeing annual expenditures of SEK1.0b, with direct control over SEK0.8b.Taking charge of all regional transportation and logistics activities, supported by adept managers across AUS, TH, and CN, we’ve initiated pivotal projects such as APAC Truck Load and Less than Truck Load consolidation. These initiatives streamline operations, reducing trucking service providers from 112 to a mere six, while establishing competitive pricing structures and optimizing Tier 1 lane RFPs for air and sea.Employing cost modelling like “should cost,” we’ve crafted robust cost reduction strategies, driving efficiency and maximizing value. Our Supplier Optimization Program has yielded a remarkable 50% improvement, while initiatives focused on working capital have delivered tangible enhancements in trades payables and inventory management.Dedicated to excellence, we’ve championed quality improvement, slashing non-conformance rates by an impressive 30%. Collaborating closely with our Supplier Improvement Productivity team, we’ve identified and seized opportunities for enhancement with key suppliers, achieving a remarkable 8% productivity improvement.Embracing the benefits of LCC sourcing, particularly in China and Eastern Europe, we’ve accelerated our strategies, driving cost savings and enhancing competitiveness on a global scale.As a member of the Electrolux Group Purchasing Leadership, I remain committed shaping the future of procurement in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

Reported to EVP, BG Consumer Luminaries and Member of the BG Management Team In this role, I’ve led a team of procurement professionals in transforming the role procurement play at BG Consumer Luminaries. From Source to Pay, under my leadership the team has become a trusted partner to our stakeholders, delivering savings by managing supplier, analysing supply market dynamics, built negotiation tactics and overall commodity strategies. Prior to my arrival, procurement was viewed as purely transactional, and in six months my commodity team participates in budget meetings, category discussions and initiative that lead to concept savings.•Led procurement organization of 74 people, both at BG headquarters and in the operation site•Total scope of annualised spending in excess of €586 million•Worked closely with business leaders to assist with their business line revenue in meeting their margin target•Achieved cost savings for Direct Material €4.68 million, Supplier On-Time-Delivery (15% improvement), Supplier Optimisation program (35% improvement)

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

Accountable for approx. €150million (annual spend) BOM related Supply Management activities for the BU Diagnostic X-Ray and Woman’s Healthcare with 100+ suppliers across 19 countries of originTransform DXR FTE 6 position to the greenfield hub in Suzhou, ChinaCollaborated with suppliers to increase local production of supply and build infrastructure for emerging markets. Implemented five-year strategic demand and supplier capacity planning.Applied Hoshin Kanri method to aligning the goals of the BG Imaging Systems (Strategy) with the plans of BU DXR/WHC management from Germany (Tactics) and the work performed by all employees at Suzhou (Operations).Stretched (July 2012) to Commodity Cluster Leader, being ultimately responsible for the fast and consistent scale-up of high impact BOM productivity in close cooperation with growth markets business leaders.Hired and manage commodity managers, product cost engineer and supplier value engineer offering value sourcing to multimodality i.e. DXR, IXR, MR, CT/NM, GTC and UltrasoundMember of the Imaging Systems Procurement Management Team and BU Management Team

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

Category manage (assigned) multiple commodities to deliver savings and create value with annualized spends €300millionManage the supplier relationship and collaborate with suppliers to achieve Business Units current and future demands. Achieved in excess of €2.0million in cost reductions negotiating with suppliers at President/VP/GM level. Exceeded annual financial goals for two successive years.Implemented copper price hedging, resulting in 10% cost reduction and improved budget accuracy by 15%.Achieved major improvements in supplier performance metrics – technology, quality (-30% ppm), price (-16%) and delivery (98%).Led DTV projects achieved a 15% cost reduction, increased consumer satisfaction by 20%, reduced time-to-market by 30% and generated 25% more innovative ideas.Managed VAVE program as VE Experts, achieved 30% reduction in costs while maintaining/enhanced product quality.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

As Chief of Staff to the VP/GM Supplier Quality, assisting in various aspects of managing the supplier quality function.Director (MBB for Lean Six Sigma) supplier improvements. Manage 4 BlackBelts to develop suppliers.Established Supplier Development (Kaizen) team in 2006.Led two kaizen teams that achieved 30% improvements, which reduced order-to-cash lead-time by four weeks and reduced new-hire fulfillment by 50 days at Supplier base. Facilitated six others.Achieved €105million savings over eleven months by Lean activities on the shopfloor at supplier base.Improved supplier quality performance through implementation of metric monitoring, Lean training and on-site engagement at three global and two Chinese domestic suppliers, which achieved 25% lead-time improvement and improved quality to less than 1,000 ppm.Led the PMO overseeing the DTV and VE teams, ensuring that products and services are designed to maximise consumer value while optimise costs.Redesigned Advanced Quality Plan (AQP) integrating Six Sigma workbench tools with APQP frameworks to drive for quality deployment within Philips Global Purchasing.Achieve EFQM Excellence Award 2006.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Managed procurement for new mobile device creations.Achieved annual savings of up to $75 million through Six Sigma projects.Sourced and negotiated pricing for 574 items, totaling $163 million annually.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

PHILIPS CONSUMER COMMUNICATIONS, L.P. (PCC) was a $2.5 billion joint venture of Lucent Technologies and Royal Philips Electronics formed on October 7, 1997.Manages project organisation and oversees quality, time, cost, information, and coordination.Identifies project risks and devises strategies to mitigate them, covering specifications, costs, and planning.Procures CapEx over €12m, specialising in plastic injection mould, stamping tool & die, and backend subassemblies; collaborates with Projects & Development leaders to ensure effective knowledge transfer and project completion. Successfully launched projects such as Genie, Voice Dial, Spark, Diga, Cobalt, and Jacana.

Singapore, Singapore, Sg

Benton Harbor, Michigan, Us

Lead basic project design objectives and the selection of design approaches. Coordinate design, documentation, and transition to production activities related to new product design and development.Led project design objectives and selected design approaches, coordinating design, documentation, and transition to production for new product development.Utilised Pro/Engineer systems to develop design concepts, applying Design for Manufacture and Assembly principles.Worked on part, assembly, and product levels, ensuring technological feasibility and applying industry best practices for modelling techniques.Provided status reports, attended design reviews, and participated in pre-production activities.Conducted tolerance analysis and created/maintained Master Assemblies, collaborating with internal and external partners to optimise designs and assemblie

Singapore, Singapore, Sg

Singapore Police Force Volleyball TeamOverseas Service Medal

Master'S Degree, Technology Management

Executive Leadership Program

Bachelor Of Engineering Management