Jia Liu, PMP

• Developed sourcing strategy for project chamber to meet business objectives and gross margin targets. Conduct BOM supplier selection, commodities including assembles, BTP (built to print) machined parts, OEM, cables and harness, and special process, etc. • Negotiated contract for BMA module to achieve YOY cost saving, lead-time reductions, favorable payment terms, etc. • Achieved 16% material cost saving through make/buy analysis, DFC (design for cost) review with engineers. • Led the global service team to establish a region supplier for reflector plate to support $2.2 million after market revenue. Supported the supplier to set up nickel plating and optical plating line on site. • Mitigated impact on obsolete parts through identifying LTB (last time buy) and new replacement qualification plan. • Led a cross-functional team of design engineering, procurement to develop long lead time risk mitigation strategy; secured material availability for ramp readiness. • Aligned built plan with suppliers to secure supply continuity. • Achieved 4% cost saving by moving suppliers to low cost region, dual sourcing, negotiating volume discount, should costing. • Managed product transition from prototype built to mass production • Organized weekly project meeting and presented the deliverables to executive team for phase exit. • Cooperated closely with external suppliers and internal cross-functional stakeholders to meet business requirements and cost objectives.

• Brought up a second source ODM supplier for Mac mechanical enclosure to support expanding business. • Optimized capacity on production site through a designed automated template, which increased accuracy and efficiency by 2X. • Negotiated supplier contract to guarantee short-term engagements to meet performance standard and secure long-term supply continuity. • Identified potential 2% cost saving of enclosure through historical spend analysis. • Manage global supply chain disruptions in real time by providing on site team support. • Assessed risk in advance and provide mitigation plan to ensure success of production ramp readiness.

• Directed and implemented supplier-sourcing strategies to ensure high quality, on time delivery, cost competitiveness and corporate compliance regulations. • Integrated raw materials supply chain worldwide.

• Provided solutions and proposals for transmitters, sensors, gauges, valves to meet customers’ requirement and spec. • Utilized RFQ (Request for Quote) to identify, select, and engage with suppliers to ensure competitive market advantage for outsourced equipment. •Organized bidding of field instrument package for Novartis Project to acquire low cost procurement in accordance with the given technical specifications and developed project schedule. •Optimized and maintained customer relationships by communicating deviation and processing requires in a timely manner with related departments.