David Zhang

Category Manager @ HARMAN International

About

Over 17 years procurement experience in the electronic field of multinational enterprises in different Industries, including: automotive, semiconductor, EMS. Extensive experience in global electronic components sourcing, price negotiation, supply chain management and strategy formulation. Strong sense of responsibility, continuous goal-oriented and self-driven. Strong analysis & problem solving ability.

Country

China

City

Shanghai

Industry

Automotive

Skill

战略采购, NPI Management, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), SAP Materials Management (SAP MM), Supplier Sourcing, Supplier Development, Supplier Audits, Global Sourcing, Pricing Negotiations, Strategy Formulation, VAVE, Contract Negotiation, Strategy, Communication, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Risk Management

Experience

Category Manager

HARMAN International

2016-3 - Present · 10 yrs 7 mos

Shanghai, China

Manage and execute global sourcing strategy and saving objectives for inductor category in PASSIVES. Take lead all activities related to global supply base including contracts, commercial/pricing, supply assurance, innovation and conflict resolution.

Senior Buyer

Lear Corporation

2012-8 - 2016-2 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Shanghai, China

Take lead Asia Electronics Components purchasing, responsible for developing sourcing strategy of semiconductor, relay and passive category. Aim to achieve yearly price reduction target, optimize supply chain.

Purchasing Engineer

Sandisk

2010-3 - 2012 · 1 yr

Shanghai, China

Supply chain management and sourcing direct raw material of flash memory product. Engaged in sourcing strategy optimization, risk mitigation, price negotiation, driving valued engineering, supplier audit.

Senior Buyer

Jabil

2005 - 2010-3 · 5 yrs

Shanghai, China

Responsible for purchasing electronic and mechanical components in VERIFONE, NEC and NETAPP project in Jabil SHA. Take lead supply chain development, system setup, NPI, RFQ, and price negotiation.