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Aliso Viejo, California, Us

Responsible for strategically managing the sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of goods and services to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery. Cultivate strong supplier relationships, optimize supply chain processes, and align procurement strategies with organizational goals to contribute to overall business success.•Established and led a high-performing Global Procurement team for both direct and indirect purchases, achieving an impressive 5%+ cost savings year-over-year.•Formulated and implemented procurement strategies to sustain a global enterprise with a consistent annual growth rate of 15-17%.•Optimized inventory management by skillfully negotiating delivery schedules, resulting in efficient material flow for production and resolution of shortage issues.•Developed and managed supplier relationships, negotiating improved terms, lead times, capacity increases, Kanban volume, and more efficient processes, leading to significant cost reductions.•Created and implemented robust Procedures, Policies, and Guidelines aligning with company procurement best practices to meet Quality, Regulatory, and Financial SOX audit requirements.•Initiated and led process improvement projects, consistently increasing efficiency within the procurement function.•Developed, implemented, managed, and maintained Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure both team and supplier performance.•Built and transformed a localized procurement team of 2 buyers into a global team of 21, utilizing transformational leadership strategies.•Created new positions (Principal Buyer, Commodity Manager, Contract Specialist & Procurement Analyst) and successfully restructured the department while meeting budget constraints.•Led the team to consistently achieve business goals related to cost savings, inventory targets, quality, and service level improvements.

Foothill Ranch, California, Us

Responsible for developing and implementing effective strategies and procedures for sourcing and procuring good and services, optimizing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effectiveness. Perform market analysis, vendor evaluation, and sourcing plans to meet organizational objectives while maintaining quality and efficiency.•Led culture change and turned a new Sourcing Strategy role into a critical business requirement to support R&D and business growth.•Introduced & implemented Design for Manufacturability (DFM/DFX) in R&D along with several improvement projects.•Developed Supplier delivery-quality performance rating and risk reduction strategies.•Established strategies for cost saving, improve supply chain, solved shortage issues, and strengthen supplier relationship.•Created SOP for contract (NDA, exclusive, purchase agreement) administration and management with key suppliers.•Led negotiations and influenced key suppliers for desired results. Achieved $5M in cost saving during the Great Recession.•Filled in the role of a buyer & planner during company downsizing to maintain business continuity while still successfully leading sourcing activities.

Palo Alto, California, Us

Responsible for sourcing and negotiating the purchase of quality raw materials that align with the specifications and innovation requirements of the new products. Ensure timely and cost-effective purchases while collaborating closely with suppliers to maintain a steady and reliable supply chain for successful product development.•Led organizational change by establishing a Global Preferred Supplier Program to foster partnership with strategic suppliers.•Within a year, established direct contact and good relationship with over 155 manufacturers to facilitate purchases, contract/price negotiation and expedite for on time delivery of parts.•Negotiated purchasing contract terms and preferred vendor alliance contracts to save company money and allow cash back rebates from vendors.•Established a Corrective Action Request process to track and monitor discrepancies from vendors.•Implemented and Coordinated Quarterly Business Review with suppliers.•Successfully played the role of sourcing, negotiator, and expeditor for Broadcom customers and CEM overseas when there were shortages or crisis.•Supported engineers with alternative component sourcing, part qualifications, parts documentation, and volume pricing for BOM forecast. Responsible of components purchase for prototype build, reference design and evaluation boards production.

• Responsible for improving profit margin up to 10-20% by establishing a reliable and efficient purchasing team and working on cost reduction strategies and planning• Help the company survive recession and increase their productivity by 40% in a slow market• Lower RMA rates by 30% by finding and pre-qualifying new dependable suppliers• Help recover 95% of money for pass unresolved RMA issues• Increased the company cash flow by 25% by getting terms from suppliers all over the world Led organizational change by putting together a purchasing department from ground up. Hired, trained, and managed 3 buyers. Developed business and trading with international suppliers by pre-qualifying them and building strong relationship. Put in place escrow terms and transactions to augment business oversea. Created and maintained ISO and training documentations. Performed contract review and negotiation. Monitored buyer’s performance and sourcing capabilities.

Owings Mills, Md, Us

• Led company change by implementing a computer peripheral purchases group Managed inventory replenishment for OEM and contract manufacturer’s MRP and BOM. Responsible for outsourcing hard-to-find part, negotiating price and administer purchase order. Maintained and enhanced supplier relationship through business communications and strategic contract administration. Created metrics to measure supplier performance (i.e., on-time delivery, cost reduction, cost avoidance, etc.).

Purchased electronic components and managed buyers

Executive Mba

B.S. Business Management, Business Administration, Management And Operations