Andrea Tan
Milpitas,CA
Summary
Senior buyer with 6 years of experience in printers/IC/switches and NIC. Successfully negotiated unit cost down by 20% which exceeded PM expectations by saving the company money and driving successful project outcomes. Great in consolidating reports, reducing analyzing time down to 1/3. Volunteered to sell excess inventory for the team, resulting in 10% less of aging inventory.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer/ Product Manager
Supermicro Inc.
01.2020 - Current
- Sources reliable vendors to meet the product specifications and prices that requested by RD team
- Identifies trustable sources to purchase upside/EOL components in open market and overseeing new contracts
- Negotiates and maintains special price programs with vendors and monitor the rebates are accurately applied and granted
- Schedules and facilitates meetings between engineers and vendors to develop new business opportunities that bring the best interests of the company
- Maintains relationship with major IC vendors/distributors and manage their performance to ensure contractual obligations are met
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams, such as production, PMs, and other buyer teams, to ensure the deadlines are met
- Collects and analyzes historical data and future trends to place orders for long lead time items
- Ensures compliance with company policies and relevant laws when practicing procurement
- Manages the entire procurement cycle, including the pricing negotiation, order placement, delivery and RMA.
Senior Buyer
Synnex Corp.
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Oversaw and managed an account with 23 million dollars of inventory
- Developed new relations and acted as a liaison between departments and vendors
- Managed inventory investments to remain at, or below, targeted budget levels, while also monitoring aged and excess inventory
- Provided buy-in sheet for manager and PMs to access the benefits of purchase for the company
- Forecasted container SKUs with 16 weeks lead time, generating reports for monthly direct ship meeting and hosting the meeting with vendors and PMs
- Increased 3% of sales by maintaining appropriate inventory across 8 locations, ensuring immediately fulfill customers’ orders right away.
Purchasing
Sparkle Power Inc.
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Screened and monitored between sales orders and inventory before processing orders to avoid repeat excess orders
- Analyzed historical data and collaborated with the sales teams to ensure optimal stock in warehouse
- Generated and organized weekly, monthly, and aging inventory reports from SAP into spreadsheet for purchasing & sales meeting
- Maintained open lines of communication with contract manufactures, sales teams and warehouse personnel to expedite product orders, distribution, and resolve issues
- Researched and negotiated for components and supplies for both office and warehouse.
Sales Assistant/Graphic Designer/Office Assistant
C.H.K. Manufacture Company
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Assisted customers with sales decision by providing real-time services and support
- Provided and supported product and pricing information by clarifying and responding to customers’ requests
- Resolved order and inventory issues by investigating data and history
- Created designed agriculture bags by using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Developed and maintained Excel spreadsheet for inventory to improve accuracy
- Scheduled shipping service through various freight companies to secure the best price.
Education
IT certificate -
Google
01.2022
Medical Assisting - undefined
Heald College
Milpitas, CA05.2011
Bachelor of Art in Graphic Design - undefined
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05.2008
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Negotiations & Relationship Management
- Cost Reduction Strategies
- Contract/price Negotiation
- Supply Chain/Risk Management
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint expertise
Timeline
Senior Buyer/ Product Manager
Supermicro Inc.
01.2020 - Current
Senior Buyer
Synnex Corp.
08.2016 - 01.2020
Purchasing
Sparkle Power Inc.
07.2014 - 05.2016
Sales Assistant/Graphic Designer/Office Assistant
C.H.K. Manufacture Company
08.2012 - 06.2014
IT certificate -
Google
Medical Assisting - undefined
Heald College
Bachelor of Art in Graphic Design - undefined
San Jose State University
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