Wesley Lai
Taoyuan City,TAO
Summary
Strategic Sourcing Specialist with solid [Number]-year background in driving and coordinating sourcing efforts for material and service procurement. Focuses on cost savings and supplier development to support pre-procurement strategy and supply agreement negotiation. Collaborates with internal business units and supply chain stakeholders to achieve business goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Manager
Daimler Trucks Asia Taiwan Ltd.
08.2023 - Current
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions in the supply chain.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and timely delivery of goods.
- Conducted supplier audits to evaluate capabilities, assess risks, and identify areas for improvement.
- Developed and executed global sourcing strategies for optimal cost savings and value creation.
- Reduced procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
Sourcing Manager
Wistron NeWeb Corp.
07.2019 - 07.2023
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and timely delivery of goods.
- Reduced procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Conducted market research to stay informed about industry trends, ensuring competitive advantage in sourcing decisions.
- Established long-term supplier relationships, fostering trust and collaboration for continuous improvement.
Procurement Specialist
China Motor Corporation
09.2010 - 07.2019
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
- Developed and maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for accurate tracking and reporting purposes.
- Carefully read and interpreted requisition orders to understand specialized terms and requirements.
- Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages, and cutting costs.
Education
Master of Mechanical - Mechanical Engineering
National Formosa University
Yunlin, Taiwan07.2010
Bachelor of Mechanical - Mechanical Engineering
National Formosa University
Yunlin, Taiwan07.2005
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Procurement strategy
- Cost Analysis
- Oracle
- ERP Systems
- MS Office
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Sourcing Manager
Daimler Trucks Asia Taiwan Ltd.
08.2023 - Current
Sourcing Manager
Wistron NeWeb Corp.
07.2019 - 07.2023
Procurement Specialist
China Motor Corporation
09.2010 - 07.2019
Master of Mechanical - Mechanical Engineering
National Formosa University
Bachelor of Mechanical - Mechanical Engineering
National Formosa University
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