YUAN Yao

• Executed sourcing of interior parts, such as door panels and pillars from RFQ to nomination
• Negotiated with selected suppliers to obtain lowest unit cost. In 2024, completed 8 suppliers with 1280 RMB saving per var set by commercial negotiation and VAVE.
• Oversaw contract signing and management to uphold regulatory standards.
• Implemented strategies that resulted in annual price reductions for materials.
• Collaborated with quality assurance teams to ensure products met company and industry standards.
• Utilized ERP systems for purchase order processing, tracking, and payment.

• Procurement of core components: In the rapid project development atmosphere of a start-up enterprise, be responsible for the procurement of key components such as Lidar aluminum die-castings, seals, stamped parts, and motor assemblies. Through strict supplier screening and quality control, ensure that the quality and performance of the procured components meet the high standards of the company.
• Early project involvement: Deeply participate in the development of new projects starting from the early EDD stage. Actively develop high-quality suppliers for new projects, precisely manage and monitor prototype costs, and formulate a detailed and reasonable production cost BOM budget, laying a solid foundation for the smooth progress of the project.
• Project cost control: Take full leadership of the procurement work for new projects. Through effective cost control strategies and refined management, ensure that the material costs during production are strictly controlled within the budget, achieving the dual optimization of project cost and quality.
• Contract management and delivery assurance: Be proficient in negotiating and managing contracts. With excellent contract execution ability, ensure timely sample manufacturing and mass production. At the same time, closely collaborate with project managers, logistics, and factory teams to establish an efficient communication and coordination mechanism, ensuring the timely delivery of products and safeguarding the project schedule.

1.Work as Direct Material Buyer-Interior:

• Sourced interior parts by identifying low-cost suppliers for export projects.
• Established partnerships with APAC joint ventures to improve procurement and supplier management.
• Supported the development of global commodity strategies, enhancing APAC supplier engagement in sourcing.
• Achieved commercial savings targets, including LTC and VAVE technical savings for projects.
• Adjusted RM pricing quarterly based on market trends to ensure competitiveness.

2.Working as Executive Assistant to Supply Chain Director in GAC-FCA Changsha OEM Plant:

• Tracked key supply chain action plans, including monthly project management progress and open issues.
• Monitored monthly cost-saving activities and organized weekly departmental meetings.
• Assisted logistics pillar leader in executing World Class Manufacturing improvement plan and audit.