Yuen Yee, Kitty Ng
Buying Manager
Düsseldorf,NW
Summary
Proactive Purchasing Manager helping businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing and value assessment to form best overall strategy for long-term gain. Manages purchasing budget to determine feasibility of contracts and exceed savings goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Buying Manager
ALDI International Services SE & Co. OHG
10.2023 - Current
- 1.5 year expatriation from Hong Kong to Germany ALDI international buying team which responsible for overseeing a portfolio of 180 products in Housewares categories.
- Perform similar job roles ( cost saving & efficiency, product expansion & innovation, supplier negotiations) as Hong Kong with additional project management for Global harmonization strategies.
- Spearhead an international harmonization imitative to align ALDI buying activities across multiple English speaking countries.
- Standardize product specifications to ensure consistency and compatibility across global markets.
- Negotiate with international stakeholders to secure cost-saving benefits through consolidated purchasing.
- Enhance operational efficiency and reduced procurement costs by optimizing processes and aligning supplier contracts globally.
Buying Manager
ALDI Services Asia Limited
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Evaluate vendor bids for best value, considering factors such as price, quality, delivery schedule for over 180 items annually.
- Collaborate with different national ALDI teams, i.e. Germany, Austria, UK & Ireland, USA and Australia to identify new product opportunities, at least 20 items annually, based on market trends and customer needs.
- Achieve cost savings target i.e. 0.8m annually and cost price volume 23.8m annually by negotiating with over 25 suppliers and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives by defining long term agreement to potential suppliers.
- Conducte market research by using Jungle Scout to stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor strategies.
- Manage a high-performing purchasing 6-people team, providing guidance and mentorship to achieve departmental goals.
- Generate commerical updates & reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
Buying Specialist
Aldi Services Asia Limited
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Mange central buying activities for national countries worldwide and conduct market and competitor analysis
- Review the layout of packaging materials, user manuals, and assembly instructions in accordance with the international brand style guides regulation and relevant guidelines until final approval
- Prepare international new product proposals for presentation to the national Buying department
- Prepare, maintain, and update the International Category Proposal, and product portfolios for their product area as well as the lists which serve as the basis for various evaluations
- Commission in-house testing of product samples and informs the different parties
- Maintain and update of new and existing supplier record
- Provide cover for the team members and supports the training of employees and trainees from other areas
Sourcing Specialist
Aldi Sourcing Asia Limited
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Perform general sourcing duties as required by the Manager
- Prepare tender to ensure all documents, samples, quality contracts to get the order
- Effectively communicate with Quality, CR, Admin and Logistics team members as well as ALDI International departments/national offices and other internal/external parties
- Follow through the production process with factories for all purchased products
- Perform new trial sourcing approach for the company
- Building and development the new Textile Team in Asian HK office
Buyer
Meshki
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Source, negotiate and buy with local oversea suppliers as well as local wholesale
- Mange supplier base and attend local and oversea fairs for sourcing purpose
- Ensure the whole production process is on track in timely basis until the delivery to warehouse
- Manage the colleagues and monitor their production tasks
- Communicate with different departments on the production related issue
- Plan strategical on buying activities, in terms on price point, launch timeline, product portfolio and QTY to meet the sales target
- Prepare monthly reports and analysis and forecast the sales
Merchandiser
OBI Group Sourcing HK Ltd
HONG KONG
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Source, negotiate and buy with local oversea suppliers
- Mange supplier base and attend local and oversea fairs for sourcing purpose
- Mange supplier base and attend local and oversea fairs for sourcing purpose
- Ensure the whole production process is on track in timely basis until the delivery to warehouse
Sourcing Developer
Gifi Asia Limited
08.2013 - 10.2016
- Responsible for constant sourcing activities including new products and supplier searching, quality and price comparison, sample comparison, price negotiation, etc
- Cooperate with headquarter and internal colleagues to complete the sourcing processing
- Ensure product compliance with the bill of specifications and regulatory requirements
- Attend local and oversea fairs for sourcing purpose by frequent travel for sourcing activities
- Set Up showroom for samples display
Project Coordinator
MEDION International (Far East) Ltd,
HONG KONG
01.2011 - 07.2013
Education
BA(Hons) - Marketing Management with Business Studies
Edinburgh Napier University
09.2009 - 08.2010
Associate of Business Administration - Marketing
City University of Hong Kong
09.2007 - 07.2009
Certificate of Fashion Retail Buyer - undefined
The University of Hong Kong SPACE
09.2021 - 11.2021
Executive Certificate - Big Data and Business Analytics
The University of Hong Kong SPACE
03.2020 - 05.2020
Diploma - Nail Technology
CMM Monita Academy
09.2020 - 04.2021
Skills
Supplier relationship / Stackholders management
Timeline
Buying Manager
ALDI International Services SE & Co. OHG
10.2023 - Current
Buying Manager
ALDI Services Asia Limited
04.2022 - 09.2023
Certificate of Fashion Retail Buyer - undefined
The University of Hong Kong SPACE
09.2021 - 11.2021
Buying Specialist
Aldi Services Asia Limited
06.2021 - 03.2022
Diploma - Nail Technology
CMM Monita Academy
09.2020 - 04.2021
Executive Certificate - Big Data and Business Analytics
The University of Hong Kong SPACE
03.2020 - 05.2020
Sourcing Specialist
Aldi Sourcing Asia Limited
10.2018 - 06.2021
Buyer
Meshki
08.2017 - 02.2018
Merchandiser
OBI Group Sourcing HK Ltd
02.2017 - 06.2017
Sourcing Developer
Gifi Asia Limited
08.2013 - 10.2016
Project Coordinator
MEDION International (Far East) Ltd,
01.2011 - 07.2013
BA(Hons) - Marketing Management with Business Studies
Edinburgh Napier University
09.2009 - 08.2010
Associate of Business Administration - Marketing
City University of Hong Kong
09.2007 - 07.2009
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