Jennifer Chang
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Professional Profile
Experienced procurement professional skilled in managing materials and
equipment needs for Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology industry. Proven
ability to develop and oversee operating budgets, and communicate with
other departments, vendors, and executive management to ensure
procurement goals are met. Experienced with sourcing suppliers and
negotiating contracts including blanket agreements and bulk commodity
pricing agreements.
Experience
2010-Present PacifiCord Biotech Company Irvine, CA
Purchasing
. Responsible for all materials and equipment needs for the
USA branch including managing purchasing, controlling
inventory, and overseeing operation budget.
. Sourced and negotiated for 200 items with an annual
purchased vale of $300K including establishing blanket
purchase agreements and bulk commodity pricing agreements.
. Developed strategic supplier and negotiated contract
agreement s to reduce the number of vendor from 100+ to 30
core partners resulting in cost saving due to reduced
administrative costs as well as quantity price breaks.
. Interacted with all departments in the company, Chairman,
COO, international branches, and parent company.
. Reduced operational cost by 20% by establishing preferred
vendors, improving tracking and scheduling processes, and
implementing a purchasing log.
2007-2010 Anchen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Irvine, CA
Assistant Buyer
. Sourcing & vendor selection/qualification for R&D
department purchasing in compliance with our stringent
purchasing guidelines.
. Took independent decision to avoid delays in project time
line and ensure timely delivery for material and supplies.
. Tasked with a trainer role of training purchasing
department, developing purchasing hand book and revised
SOP.
. Promoted from Office Assistant to Assistant Buyer in less
than 2 years.
. Well knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices
(GMP) regulations.
Education
2007 University of California, Irvine Irvine, CA
. B.A., Economics and Minor in Management
Computer Skill
. Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & outlook)
. QAD, QuickBooks, and ERP
. Sales Force (CRM)
Language
. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese (speaking, reading, and typing)