Vivian Y.
Global Sourcing Manager, Team Lead of six
Experience
Oct 2017 - Present
8 years 2 monthsMunich, 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 monthsBełchatów, 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 monthsShanghai, 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+, scaling annual spend from US$1M to US$35M through competitive bidding, contract negotiations, 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 LTA value.
- Resolved supply disruptions by securing supplier allocation and shipment priority, and drove quality improvements (e.g., broken bags, caking) 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 monthShanghai, China
Buying Consultant
Dragon Sourcing
- Owned category strategies and sourcing for key non-trade categories (marketing services, travel and expense, office services, 3PL logistics); ran end-to-end RFI/RFP, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and implementation to business units; key clients included Saint-Gobain Packaging, AstraZeneca, Ann Taylor, Ahold, Pernod Ricard, and Danone.
- Built RFx template and led packaging procurement bidding (corrugated cartons, dividers, honeycomb paper trays); consolidated 15 suppliers in China under a regional framework agreement (LTA), delivering €1.5M savings.
- Procured point-of-sales materials (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 monthsShanghai, China
Import/export Specialist
Import/export Specialist
- Led category strategy for solvents such as toluene/xylene, IPA, acetone/MEK, ethyl/butyl acetate, acetonitrile, DMF/DMSO.
- Coordinated ports and shipowners to arrange port warehousing for chemical solvents using parcel tanker/ISO tank and packed shipments (drums/IBC), 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.
Languages
Chinese
NativeEnglish
AdvancedGerman
ElementaryEducation
Sep 2013 - Jun 2015
Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
Master of Business Administration, MBA · 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 (CPSM)
Institute for Supply Management
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