Vivian Yue - Global Sourcing Manager, Team Lead of Six

Linz, Austria

Experience

Oct 2017 - Present

8 years 4 months

Munich, Germany

Global Sourcing Manager, Team Lead of Six

Corsair (Fanatec)

Lead strategic sourcing for BMW GT3/GT4, Bentley GT3, Porsche 911 GT3, and McLaren GT3 racing/steering wheels and quick-release systems; own end-to-end COGS and raw-material spend across electronics and mechanical BOMs; oversee €65M annual spend and 20-25 programs per year.
Directly responsible for procurement of servo motor and structural parts (CNC, die-cast, injection, extrusion, stamping, anodizing) managing €30M annual spend.
Collaborate with internal R&D teams and PMO to identify and analyze project requirements; run early ability to analyze bills of materials and technical drawings/schematics to align material strategy before RFQ.
Lead all procurement-related functions within the project, including supplier sourcing, negotiation, contract management, supplier documentation management, and material management for assigned projects.
Ensure supply continuity during project execution via dual-sourcing, lead-time/buffer planning, and escalation routines with suppliers and operations.
Monitor change activities during the transition from sample to production-ready (EVT/DVT -> PVT -> MP) with engineering and suppliers to protect the company from potential supplier claims (scope, tooling, obsolescence) and keep commercial terms under control.
Quickly and accurately identify problems and report on status and required actions to stakeholders (senior and C-level); drive root-cause actions with clear owners and timelines until closure.

Jul 2015 - Oct 2016

1 year 4 months

Bełchatów, Poland

Product Manager

Sempertrans

Partnered with Engineering and Sales to translate technical specifications of conveyor belt (mining) into cost targets and sourcing requirements, bridging product and procurement functions.
Developed VBA-driven cost-engineering and should-cost models to simulate pricing scenarios and improve RFQ evaluation accuracy, enabling data-based supplier negotiations.

Apr 2010 - Jul 2013

3 years 4 months

Shanghai, China

Senior Procurement Manager

Omnia Group (Omnia Fertilizer, BME, Protea Chemicals)

Led end-to-end sourcing for fertilizer, mining chemicals, food/feed additives, detergents/surfactants, and water-treatment reagents across Omnia Fertilizer, BME, and Protea Chemicals, covering APAC supplier markets and Sub-Saharan Africa routes.
Expanded APAC supplier base to 150+; scaled annual spend from US$1M to US$35M through competitive bidding, contract negotiations, and establishment of compliant supply contracts, while ensuring quality conformance and reliable delivery.
Authored and published a 300-page global market-intelligence report synthesizing product, supply-demand, and pricing insights, enabling stakeholders to align enterprise-level purchasing strategy.
Built strong supplier relationships to capture early signals (lead-time, capacity, allocation, price drivers) and translate them into optimal inventory levels and order timing while implementing supplier safety measures and continuous improvements with the business.
Maintained tight engagement with on-site procurement teams across Omnia entities to create group synergies by consolidating volumes, harmonizing specs, and maximizing long-term agreement value.
Resolved supply disruptions by securing supplier allocation and shipment priority, and drove quality improvements via packaging spec upgrades (bag/liner GSM, palletization), humidity controls, and anti-caking measures.
Representative categories (selected): ammonia/urea, phosphates, caustic soda, soda ash, chlorine, coagulants/flocculants (e.g., polyacrylamide), STPP, citric acid, vitamin C/amino acids.

Apr 2008 - Apr 2010

2 years 1 month

Shanghai, China

Buying Consultant

Dragon Sourcing

Owned category strategies and sourcing for key non-trade categories (marketing services, travel & expense, office services, 3PL logistics); ran end-to-end RFI/RFP, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and implementation to business units; key clients including Saint-Gobain Packaging, AstraZeneca, Ann Taylor, Ahold, Pernod Ricard, Danone.
Built RFx template; led packaging procurement bidding (corrugated cartons, dividers, honeycomb paper trays); consolidated 15 suppliers in China under a regional framework agreement, delivering €1.5M savings.
Procured point-of-sale items (gift bags, packaging boxes, coffee tableware sets, wine labels); set procurement standards and built digital dashboards, shortening the RFx-to-contract cycle by 25%.
Managed end-to-end 3PL sourcing (warehousing, fulfillment, outbound transport), running a 50-supplier tender that achieved 3% annual freight savings and higher service levels.
Optimized the travel-and-expense program by contracting directly with airlines and hotels, reducing T&E spend by 20% and improving employee satisfaction.

Jul 2006 - Dec 2007

1 year 6 months

Shanghai, China

Import/Export Specialist

Nexthem

Led category strategy for solvents (toluene/xylene, IPA, acetone/MEK, ethyl/butyl acetate, acetonitrile, DMF/DMSO).
Coordinated ports and shipowners to arrange port warehousing for chemical solvents – parcel tanker / ISO tank, plus packed shipments (drums/IBCs) – ensuring on-time sailing and preventing port overstay charges, demurrage/detention, and charter fees.

Summary

Project purchaser with 8 years at Fanatec/Corsair owning sourcing for electronics (MCUs, PCBAs, motors, sensors) and structural parts (CNC, die-cast, plastics) from concept to SOP; managed ~€65M spend and 20-25 programs/year. MBA (Toronto), CPSM. Strong in supplier scouting/development, strategic pricing, and tough negotiations; solid SAP/MM-PP user. A trusted interface to R&D, Quality, PMO, and factories-driving clear cross-functional alignment, risk control, and OTIF launches for mechatronics-driven products in fast-paced environments.

Skills

Proficient In Ms Office Products Such As Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Sharepoint, Powerbi
Good Sap User Skills In The Mm/sd/pp Modules

Languages

Chinese

Native

English

Advanced

German

Elementary

Education

Sep 2013 - Jun 2015

Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · Toronto, Canada

Sep 2002 - Jun 2006

East China University of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Engineering · Material Science and Engineering · Shanghai, China

Certifications & licenses

Certified Professional In Supply Management

Institute for Supply Management

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Experience

Global Sourcing Manager, Team Lead of Six

Corsair (Fanatec)

Product Manager

Sempertrans

Senior Procurement Manager

Omnia Group (Omnia Fertilizer, BME, Protea Chemicals)

Buying Consultant

Dragon Sourcing

Import/Export Specialist

Nexthem

Summary

Skills

Languages

Education

Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · Toronto, Canada

East China University of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Engineering · Material Science and Engineering · Shanghai, China

Certifications & licenses

Certified Professional In Supply Management

Institute for Supply Management

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