IT & Facility categories leader across 13 countries in APAC.Lead IT strategic procurement, including hardware, software, and services.Spearhead strategic negotiations for critical spend areas like data centers and hardware.Manage facility procurement, including workplace decommissioning, new office outfitting, renovation, improvement, and facility management.Drive procurement process improvements.

Strategic SourcingOverseeing End-to-End Strategic Sourcing Initiatives Across APACComplex Project Management: Led complex regional sourcing projects from market analysis to vendor selection, negotiations, and supplier relationship management.Category Management: Managed a portfolio of categories including IT , BPO, Supplies Employee Services, Consulting, and Transportation, annual spend over USD $35M.

Procurement Transformation - Data, Process, Tools, People Procurement Excellence and DigitalisationProcurement Process: Developed and optimized procurement policies, savings strategies, sourcing guides, templates, and best practices.Transformation: Implementation of Coupa e-sourcing across APAC,including processes, templates, guidelines development , and training to APAC procurement team on eSourcing, define team eSourcing KPIs.

VMI Program Management in APAC Asia VMI Supplier DevelopmentDeveloped Asia-based VMI (Consignment) suppliers for manufacturing centers, handling end-to-end processes from supplier identification, tracking, to agreement signing, training, system import, and performance evaluation.Implemented robust KPI monitoring and compliance strategies, conducting regular supplier performance evaluations and formulating action plans for continuous improvement.Led the transition from Oracle ERP to SAP, serving as the UAT representative for Ariba, and providing extensive training to team members.

Supply Management (CMP) | Team Development Supplier Management Across APACManaged a diverse portfolio of 20+ suppliers across the Asia-Pacific region, overseeing various commodities in China, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore. Commodity expertise included sheet metal, pneumatic components, OEM, ceramics, cables, and load ports, supply over for Asia plastics suppliers. Played a key role in the recruitment, training, and mentorship of new team members, cultivating their expertise in supply management.Developed localized templates and best practices to streamline operations and enhance efficiency within the team.

Purchasing SpecialistProduction Purchasing for Singapore and AustinPurchasing Expertise: Proficiently managed suppliers across the US and Asia, skillfully executing purchase orders while adeptly negotiating pricing, delivery terms, and addressing any supplier-related concerns.Supplier Performance Optimization: Collaborated closely with suppliers to meet production and NPI demands, diligently reviewed supplier performance, and proactively identified risks and issues. Developed effective strategies to enhance supplier performance, expand capacity, and uncover cost-cutting opportunities.Team Coordination: Acted as the focal point for Teams E&Z and GIS, overseeing aspects like surplus and zero-demand parts receipt, ensuring seamless team operations.