
Sarah Chen
Procurement Engineer
Highly analytical and results-driven Procurement Engineer with 6 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization within the manufacturing sector. Proven ability to identify and implement innovative procurement strategies, resulting in significant cost reductions and improved supply chain efficiency. Adept at technical specification analysis, contract negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials. Successfully managed complex supplier portfolios and driven continuous improvement initiatives. Seeking to leverage expertise in a challenging role to drive operational excellence and contribute to organizational growth.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Master of Science (September 2017 to May 2019)
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Science (September 2013 to May 2017)
Apex Manufacturing Solutions - San Jose, CA
Procurement Engineer June 2021 to Present 5 years & 1 month
Led cross-functional teams in the evaluation and selection of new suppliers, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and delivery timelines.
Implemented a new vendor performance tracking system, improving on-time delivery rates by 15% and reducing material defects by 10%.
Collaborated with R&D and engineering teams to identify opportunities for value engineering and design-to-cost initiatives, saving an estimated $1.5M annually.
Global Tech Components - Santa Clara, CA
Junior Procurement Specialist July 2019 to May 2021 1 year & 11 months
Conducted comprehensive market research and spend analysis to identify potential cost-saving opportunities and new supplier sources, leading to 5 new strategic partnerships.
Assisted in contract review and negotiation, contributing to a 5% average cost saving on assigned categories.
Monitored supplier performance and resolved issues related to quality, delivery, and invoicing, maintaining a 98% supplier satisfaction rate.
Global Supplier Consolidation Initiative
Project Lead (March 2022 to September 2023)
Operational Excellence Award
Apex Manufacturing Solutions (November 2023 to Present)
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
Institute for Supply Management (ISM) (August 2020 to August 2025)
- https://www.instituteforsupplymanagement.org/
- SAP Ariba
- ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle)
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
- Contract Negotiation
- Cost Analysis & Reduction
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001)
- Technical Specification Review
- Data Analytics (Excel, Power BI)
- Project Management