Lee Hau Chuen Rex

• Oversaw suppliers and contract manufacturers (CMs) in China, Vietnam, and Thailand to ensure supply continuity.
• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Directly report to the US HQ, from CTO, COO to Senior VP Sales as the last reporting line
• Interfaced with Supply Chain Management (SCM), Engineering, and Project Management teams in both Asia and the US.
• Identified and engaged competitive new suppliers to enhance business capabilities.
• Implemented a preferred supplier program and reviewed supplier/CM performance quarterly.
• Negotiated and managed costs to meet New Product Introduction (NPI) targets.
• Drove cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, supplier consolidation, business leveraging, and implementing dual-source strategies.
• Acted as the company's representative to report factory conditions to the head office

Reason for leaving: The position was made redundant due to company restructuring.

• Oversaw multiple commodities, including PCBs, LCDs, Batteries, ICs, Connectors, and Cables.
• Utilized comprehensive knowledge of these commodities to identify competitive suppliers and drive business expansion.
• Engaged in price and terms negotiations with suppliers and CMs.
• Formulated and executed commodity strategies to optimize sourcing.
• Led contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions.
• Supported new product development projects by identifying suitable suppliers, evaluating their capabilities, and obtaining samples for testing purposes.
• Conducted regular supplier performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and driving continuous process enhancements.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on market trends affecting raw material prices or availability thus proactively addressing potential impacts on operations.

Reason for leaving: Was attracted by the job opportunity at Turtlebeach.

• Formulating strategies and implementing sourcing and purchasing plans.
• Developed requests for proposal and issued requests for quotes to support sourcing efforts.
• Managed and developed relationships with suppliers to attain maximum cost efficiency and leverage buying power.
• Negotiating purchasing agreements and monitoring performance
• Translate the company strategy into tasks for the team
• Lead a team in conducting quarterly cost reduction activities
• Consolidate suppliers and establish a strategic relationship with key suppliers.
• Lead a team to conduct cost analysis by commodity.

• Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality and cost-efficiency.
• Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities.
• Negotiated contracts and pricing with suppliers to secure the best deals.
• Monitored supplier performance and implemented improvement plans when necessary.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Managed the sourcing process for new product development and existing product enhancements
• Coordinated logistics activities, ensuring timely delivery of products from suppliers to distribution centers or customers directly.

• Coordinated the procurement of materials and supplies to meet production schedules.
• Evaluated and selected suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Negotiated purchase agreements and terms with suppliers to ensure favorable conditions.
• Implemented robust supplier performance evaluation systems, resulting in improved service levels and reduced lead times.
• Managed a team of junior buyers, providing guidance on best practices while overseeing daily operations within the department.

• Managed the procurement of components and materials for manufacturing operations.
• Evaluated vendor performance using scorecards and metrics, leading to improved quality assurance across all purchased materials.
• Managed cross-functional teams to achieve on-time delivery of critical components for high-profile projects.
• Developed and maintained supplier relationships to ensure reliable supply chains.
• Conducted cost analysis and implemented cost-reduction initiatives.

• Oversaw the procurement of materials and components for engineering projects
• Identified and qualified new suppliers to expand the supplier base.
• Negotiated terms and conditions with suppliers to achieve cost savings
• Evaluated vendor performance using scorecards and metrics, leading to improved quality assurance across all purchased materials.