Led category sourcing on plastic injection moldings by restructuring the global supply base. Expanded offshore contract manufacturing base while establishing an onshore supplier pool to anticipate dynamic changes in the global supply chain. Implemented tailored cost-reduction strategies per supplier to promote mutual growth and drive down the retail product price, guiding stakeholders with transparent paths to scale.

Restructured operations through cost modeling and make-or-buy analysis. Implemented changes such as rearranging the 3PL and initiating the vendor qualification process to bring the operational improvements identified through value-stream mapping.

Identified supplier risks with the existing supplier base, and initiated an offshore supplier base development program to offset the risks while improving TCO. Influenced NPI schedule and development process through supplier sourcing while establishing cost reduction milestones with the existing supplier base.

Responsible for developing and driving initial strategic sourcing strategies for clients that were seeking overseas expansion. Implemented sourcing process changes by identifying the key cost drivers and prioritizing to address the ones with maximum best-cost ratio while staying within the budget.

Responsible for solar panel component category sourcing to support the global sales, developed strategic sourcing strategies to penetrate and influence the supply base using limited spend. Implemented risk mitigation strategies to stabilize supply stream by engaging in alliances throughout the vertical value chain.

Developed and managed a contract manufacturing supply base in Southeast Asia to accommodate the high-precision mechanical hardware component demands of key clients. Achieved critical pricing and quality requirements such as an annual cost reduction of 3% and a defect rate below 0.01% for three consecutive years.