Le Jian
Palo Alto,USA
Summary
Strategic sourcing and supply chain professional with 5+ years of expertise in vendor management, contract negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration across healthcare and manufacturing sectors. Proven track record in new product evaluation, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization with demonstrated savings. Strong background in manufacturing supply chain operations with extensive international supplier coordination experience across multiple time zones. Skilled in fast-paced environments supporting product development from concept to implementation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Value Based Management Specialist/Sourcing Specialist
Stanford Health Care
Palo Alto, CA
08.2020 - Current
- Lead end-to-end sourcing strategy for new product evaluations and implementations across General Surgery and Endoscopy service lines, managing supplier relationships from qualification through contract execution
- Drive cross-functional collaboration between clinical stakeholders, supply chain, and vendors to support strategic product selections in fast-paced healthcare environment
- Negotiate vendor contracts and pricing result in cost savings while maintaining quality standards and clinical requirements
- Conduct comprehensive market analysis including spend analysis, benchmarking, and supplier performance evaluation to drive evidence-based sourcing decisions
- Manage supplier onboarding and qualification processes, serving as primary liaison between internal teams and external vendors for new product implementations
- Support standardization initiatives working with clinical leaders to reduce product variation while optimizing costs and maintaining operational efficiency
- Collaborate with category managers on contract lifecycle management, RFP development, and implementation of value-based selection criteria
Pricing Analyst II
Gilead Sciences
Foster City, CA
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed vendor pricing and contract compliance through systematic review of sales data and invoice accuracy across multiple product lines
- Served as key liaison between internal departments and external suppliers to resolve pricing discrepancies and ensure accurate contract terms
- Developed and implemented SOPs for pricing processes, improving operational efficiency and accuracy in vendor payment systems
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex pricing issues and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Supply Chain Analyst
Nypro, A Jabil Company
San Jose, CA
04.2014 - 08.2016
- Executed strategic sourcing initiatives generating comprehensive spend analysis and forecasting reports to identify cost-saving opportunities across manufacturing operations
- Managed international supplier relationships monitoring pricing against market indices and tracking supplier KPIs across multiple global facilities
- Coordinated international supply chain operations across multiple time zones, facilitating communication and collaboration with regional suppliers
- Supported new product development providing supplier quotations and strategic sourcing recommendations to manufacturing facilities
- Maintained regulatory compliance for manufacturing materials and coordinated supplier qualification processes
- Facilitated supplier-plant communication ensuring alignment on specifications, delivery schedules, and quality requirements
Education
Master of Information and Technology -
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
Worcester, MAMaster of Science - Operations Design and Leadership, Supply Chain Management Focus
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
Worcester, MABachelor of Management - Logistics Management
Inner Mongolia Finance & Economics University
ChinaSkills
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Contract Negotiation & Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- New Product Introduction (NPI) Support
- Cost Analysis & Market Benchmarking
- Supplier Qualification & Onboarding
- International Supply Chain Operations
- Spend Analysis & Forecasting
- Microsoft Office
- Vizient
- Lumere
- Workday
- AI Tools
Certification
Certified Materials & Resources Professional (CMRP)
Timeline
Senior Value Based Management Specialist/Sourcing Specialist
Stanford Health Care
08.2020 - Current
Pricing Analyst II
Gilead Sciences
02.2019 - 07.2020
Supply Chain Analyst
Nypro, A Jabil Company
04.2014 - 08.2016
Master of Information and Technology -
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
Master of Science - Operations Design and Leadership, Supply Chain Management Focus
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
Bachelor of Management - Logistics Management
Inner Mongolia Finance & Economics University
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