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Tzen-Yik Yong

Interim Management and Digital Procurement

Tzen-Yik Yong
Ostfildern, Germany

Experience

Nov 2024 - Present
1 year 4 months

Interim Management and Digital Procurement

Ebbo Yong Consulting

  • Setting up Ebbo Yong Consulting as an independent company
  • Training and certification as Project Management Professional through PMI
  • Training and certification as IT Solution Architect
May 2023 - Oct 2024
1 year 6 months
Göppingen, Germany

Division Project Procurement Manager Battery

Schuler Pressen GmbH

  • Responsible for budget, quality, and timely execution of all procurement projects in the new "Battery" division
  • Analysis, modeling, and design of procurement processes (Source-to-Pay) as part of the SAP S/4 Hana and Ariba implementation
  • End-to-end optimization of the supply chain and customizing digital process flows
  • Procurement of complex machines and trades for the new division
  • Procurement volume: EUR 27 million
Feb 2019 - Apr 2023
4 years 3 months
Wendlingen, Germany

Project Management/ Strategic Purchasing Electrical/Electronics and Semiconductors

Festool GmbH

  • Leading the task force for at-risk and supply-critical purchased parts in project and series production
  • Negotiation and conclusion of delivery, terms, and framework agreements with manufacturers and distributors
  • Building a price database and capacity planning tool (Power BI)
  • Managing the lifecycle data management during the SAP S/4HANA system integration
  • Developing and implementing global component strategies and risk management concepts
  • Procurement volume: EUR 70 million per year
Apr 2018 - Jan 2019
10 months
Stuttgart, Germany

Master's thesis student in Supplier Management

P3 automotive GmbH

  • Supplier management at Liebherr GmbH in a project to secure material supply
Apr 2015 - Aug 2016
1 year 5 months
Weissach, Germany

Intern and working student in the Electrical/Electronics and Interior Procurement department

Porsche AG

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing (5.5 years), Automotive (2 years), Information Technology (1.5 years), Professional Services (1.5 years), and Energy (1.5 years).

Manufacturing
Automotive
Information Technology
Professional Services
Energy

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Procurement (8.5 years), Project Management (7 years), Supply Chain Management (2 years), and Information Technology (1.5 years).

Procurement
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
Information Technology

Skills

  • Sap S4 Hana And Ariba – Very Good User Skills
  • Sap R/3 – Very Good User Skills
  • Microsoft Visio – Good User Skills

Languages

English
Native
Malay
Native
German
Advanced
Chinese
Elementary

Education

Apr 2017 - Jan 2019

Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, focus on Electrical Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany · 1.8

Oct 2012 - Sep 2016

Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, focus on Electrical Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany · 2.3

Aug 2010 - Dec 2011

KBU International College

Australian Matriculation (equivalent to A-level / Abitur), Western Australian Certificate of Education · Malaysia

Certifications & licenses

IT Solution Architect

Project Management Professional

PMI

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Where is Tzen-Yik based?

Tzen-Yik is based in Ostfildern, Germany.

What languages does Tzen-Yik speak?

Tzen-Yik speaks the following languages: English (Native), Malay (Native), German (Advanced), Chinese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Tzen-Yik have?

Tzen-Yik has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Tzen-Yik has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Tzen-Yik may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Tzen-Yik be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Tzen-Yik would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Management and Digital Procurement, Division Project Procurement Manager Battery, Project Management/ Strategic Purchasing Electrical/Electronics and Semiconductors.

What is Tzen-Yik's latest experience?

Tzen-Yik's most recent position is Interim Management and Digital Procurement at Ebbo Yong Consulting.

What companies has Tzen-Yik worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tzen-Yik has worked for Ebbo Yong Consulting, Schuler Pressen GmbH, and Festool GmbH.

Which industries is Tzen-Yik most experienced in?

Tzen-Yik is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Energy. Tzen-Yik also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Tzen-Yik most experienced in?

Tzen-Yik is most experienced in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management. Tzen-Yik also has some experience in Information Technology (IT).

Which industries has Tzen-Yik worked in recently?

Tzen-Yik has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Tzen-Yik worked in recently?

Tzen-Yik has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Tzen-Yik's education?

Tzen-Yik holds a Master in Industrial Engineering from Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Does Tzen-Yik have any certificates?

Tzen-Yik has 2 certificates. These include: IT Solution Architect and Project Management Professional.

What is the availability of Tzen-Yik?

Tzen-Yik is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Tzen-Yik?

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