Ken Chiu

IT Regional Procurement Representative(CAPEX)(Data Center Build-out) @ 臻鼎科技集團

About

Since 2018, I have served as a Strategic Sourcer in the PCB industry, specializing in process optimization and large-scale cost reduction programs. I thrive on transforming complex procurement challenges into measurable financial results, having successfully driven efficiency and significant savings for my organization.

Country

Taiwan

City

Taipei

Industry

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

Skill

IT Procurement, Data Center Infrastructure, Greenfield Projects, CAPEX Management, APAC Regional Management, MRO Management, Strategic Sourcing, Should-Cost Analysis, Cost Modeling, Total Cost of Ownership, Supplier Diversity, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Resiliency, Working Capital Management, Vendor Selection, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Operational Excellence, 供應鏈最佳化, 客戶管理, 契約談判

Experience

IT Regional Procurement Representative(CAPEX)(Data Center Build-out)

臻鼎科技集團

2023-8 - 2026-3 · 2 yrs 8 mos

台灣桃園市大園區

˙Achieved a 15% cost reduction across IT procurement (Hardware, Software, Services, Structured Cabling, etc.) by implementing strategic negotiation and Cost Analysis/Tiered Quotation models. ˙Managed 30 suppliers and led NPI initiatives to resolve factory bottlenecks and execute US-China trade dispute mitigation strategies. ˙Directed cross-border and cross-functional projects across 5 group subsidiaries, demonstrating exceptional communication. ˙Spearheaded factory construction projects (Taiwan/Thailand) and specialized in crisis management (e.g., pandemic, demand shifts), showcasing high resilience.

Indirect Procurement Representative(MRO)

金像電子 Gold Circuit Electronics

2018-6 - 2022-4 · 3 yrs 11 mos

台灣桃園市中壢區

˙Delivered a 10% reduction in indirect procurement costs (Equipment parts, Consumables, Services, Maintenance Engineering) and a 30% reduction by introducing new materials, simultaneously improving product yield. ˙Utilized Pivot Analysis for material screening and cost modeling to drive procurement optimization projects. ˙Managed 50 critical suppliers and 450 indirect material categories, consistently meeting production and operational demands. ˙Digitalized HSF documentation to streamline audit processes and systematized Safety Stock alerts to reduce material shortage risk. ˙Centralized negotiation for major contracts, including warranty, maintenance, and spare parts.