Jing Rong

Lead the company’s global ESG and sustainability strategy, driving measurable progress in responsible sourcing, ethical operations, and supply chain transparency. Established robust governance frameworks, updated the Supplier Code of Conduct, and introduced key performance metrics that improved sustainability reporting accuracy by 30%. Spearheaded the annual sustainability report, securing third-party certifications and strengthening stakeholder trust and brand credibility. Simultaneously transformed the supply chain into a Center of Excellence, standardizing best practices across seven portfolio companies and delivering a 12% improvement in cost efficiency while maintaining top-tier quality and compliance standards. Strengthened supplier partnerships to achieve 100% adherence to ethical and safety requirements and built a high-performing global team that fostered collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement to drive sustainable business growth and resilience.

Directed global sourcing and procurement initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites, delivering consistent year-over-year savings and establishing a best-in-class, site-led procurement organization recognized for operational excellence. Achieved a 7% annual reduction in direct material costs and elevated the company’s global supply chain ranking from 15th to top 3 through supplier collaboration and process improvement. Led a high-performing sourcing team that generated $550K in annual savings through low-cost region sourcing and strategic contract negotiations. Optimized Kanban operations to reduce raw material inventory by $1M within 10 months, improving inventory turns from 6.4 to 7.4, while driving supplier consolidation through localization, reverse auctions, and alignment with corporate preferred supplier programs.

Provided strategic leadership for a team of four buyers, overseeing all procurement operations across Production and MRO categories. Championed the design and implementation of purchasing processes, organizational restructuring, and talent strategies to build a high-performing procurement function. Defined and executed supplier quality frameworks, established departmental goals, and drove the adoption of advanced spend analysis technology to enable data-driven sourcing and long-term value creation.

Led strategic sourcing initiatives in partnership with the Automotive Business Unit to achieve committed material cost reduction goals. Provided monthly performance updates on Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and Cost Reduction (CR) metrics to senior management, ensuring transparency and alignment with corporate targets. Proactively identified cost-saving opportunities for existing products and managed the global implementation of Best Cost Sourcing strategies across multiple manufacturing sites.

Joined as a fast-track Material Management Trainee, gaining hands-on experience across purchasing, inventory control, and supplier coordination. Planned and managed MRP requirements for PCB, sheet metal, and passive electronic components, ensuring timely and cost-effective material availability. Proactively expedited purchase orders updated procurement policies and procedures, and supported the development and execution of cost reduction plans that improved operational efficiency and supply reliability.