ZIYI LI 李姿仪

Under this role of commodity manager, I started to manage different commodities of Aluminum Alloy, Plastic Resin/components, Steel, Stamping, Rubber components, Die-casting &Machining, Chemical , Media material, Fasteners etc with a team of 5 buyers for 5 plants in China covering around 280 regular suppliers. In 2024, was appointed in addition on my China Purchasing Manger role as Global Commodity Manger for all Aluminum material products to cover over 11,000tons of Aluminum raw material plus 6mil Euro Aluminum pipes and connectors supporting EMEA, APAC & Americas.

• Developed and maintained supplier relationships through strategic contract negotiations, ensuring favorable pricing and terms.
• Monitored and assessed market trends to strategically adjust purchasing approaches and ensure efficient inventory control.
• Analyzed existing procurement processes and established policies to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
• Facilitated effective communication with suppliers to uphold quality compliance and achieve timely delivery schedules.

In this role, I am fully responsible for all the categories of Indirect Material, including equipment/tooling/fixtures (Capex), MRO, consumables, EHS, R&D testing, facility management, HR& Admin services, Corporate Service, IT, as well as packaging material, warehouse & transportation. With the direct report to Asia Pacific Purchasing & Supply Chain Director, the annual volume of purchasing amount managed under my role is around 40m Euro and maintained average 5-7.7% annual savings of Capex spend while 2-3% of Opex spend.

• Led cross-functional teams in evaluating supplier performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy, ensuring timely delivery of materials to production facilities.
• Ensured compliance with corporate policies and applicable regulations governing procurement activities, mitigating company risks.
• Conducted regular spend analysis reviews to identify opportunities for cost optimization within various categories.

In 2018, I completed the entire APAC HQ office renovation project (2000sqm) within 2 months and within budget by myself and was awarded the Special APAC COO Reward. In 2019 May, I have done the Chongqing new factory office renovation project (2600sqm) as the project leader and was involved as the key organizer for the Chongqing Opening Event on 6th June 2019. (ref: https://www.shine.cn/biz/company/1906106347/)

• Managed executive calendars and scheduled complex meetings to optimize time management.
• Prepared detailed reports and presentations for senior leadership, enhancing decision-making processes.
• Fostered communication between departments, facilitating collaboration on cross-functional projects.
• Maintained confidential information, ensuring adherence to privacy standards and protocols.
• Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
• Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.

In this one year, i was assisting CEO to provide strategic and operational leadership and pro-actively driving new business opportunities for a Start-up company, helping him to set up a systematic company with necessary facilities and departments in order for them to operate in a profitable way.

Served as the Global Indirect Buyer mainly for Manufacturing Consumables in Rolls- Royce Singapore 2 Factories (Fan blade production & Engine Assembly), also supported other categories such as Machines Services, Logistics & Travel, Facility Managements, IT and Corporate Services; as well as remotely handled all the indirect purchasing for Greater China. Administratively reported to Regional Supplier Manager and functional reported to Global Category Manager (GCM) in US/UK. With a management of annual spend value about GBP18M. Help GCM developed & deployed the global strategy and managed the above 300 suppliers globally focusing on Quality, Delivery and Cost. The Saving Performance Key Measurement for the year 2012 to 2015 is:

CY2012 - Achieved 3% Cost Reduction

CY2013 - Achieved 4.5% Cost Reduction

CY2014 - Achieved 5.5% Cost Reduction

CY2015 - Achieved 7% Cost Reduction

In 2016 before I left the company, I was awarded the Rolls-Royce Excellence Award. In 2012 I was awarded for the Long Service Award

Beside the regular secretarial assisting to CEO on the normal routine work, for the role of Office Manager, i also supervised the local administration team (8 admin persons) that supports office management activities: e.g. focused on developing and implementing office policies, fostering a productive work environment for all staff. Oversaw budget management, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines and resource allocation. Manage office cost from planning/budgeting to control on spending including vendor invoice approvals, employee expense reimbursement approvals, regularly review and presentation of financial reports to other BU managers as well as coordination of office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.

While the four years of managing EVP schedule and providing a full range of secretarial and administrative support to EVP of Purchasing & Supply Chain, which we had successfully build up a full regional SCM& PUR team from 20 personnel to 200 personnel cross countries. At his role, I am also started the purchasing jobs of scouting and sourcing on facility management, HR& Admin services and corporate services under the guidance of direct report of EVP.

• Coordinated executive schedules and managed calendar appointments to optimize time management.
• Assisted in project management tasks, tracking progress and reporting on deliverables to senior leadership.
• Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
• Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
• Negotiated with vendors for cost savings, securing high-quality services at reduced rates.

HK based PR/ advertising agency specializing in luxury cosmetics industry, clients including L’Oreal, Lancôme, Armani, and MAC etc. Served as the assistant to General Manger and Creative Director as well as Account Executive for foreigner client. (E.G. Giorgio Armani Press release podium launch in Shanghai Isedan Westgate Mall)