Laura Yan Lin Lee
Summary
Committed and solutions-driven procurement professional with extensive expertise in procurement and supply chain management, specifically in indirect categories like facility management and business travel. Proficient in supplier pre-qualification, supplier relationship management, RFX development, contract negotiation and administration, process optimization, operational consolidation, project agreement management, and active contribution to company-wide procurement digitization initiatives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
GLOBAL CATEGORY SPECIALIST (TRAVEL, EXPENSE & INDIRECT SERVICES)
Maxeon Solar Technologies Ltd
01.2023 - Current
- Lead, develop and operationalize Maxeon global travel sourcing plans and expense solutions
- Establish and maintain relationships with travel management company (TMC), airlines, hotels, fleet and ground transport providers, insurance broker, and emergency assistant providers to continuously improve travel programs
- Strategize and implement Business Travel Account (BTA), Corporate Card and Purchasing Card solutions
- Optimize travel costs and savings by pushing for advance booking, online adoption, and development of Maxeon city caps and preferred rates programs for corporate hotels and corporate airlines
- Provide end-to-end support, advice and training on travel policy and procedures
- Drive global travel policy review and implementation consisting of updated approval flow
- Drive Travel program optimization commercially and operationally including review of various travel apps to support cost savings
- Conduct RFQs, market engagements and negotiation to ensure travel services are effectively procured and contracted in line with Maxeon business objectives
- Manage contract and performance reviews to ensure SLAs are upheld and KPIs are met to ensure travelers good experience and the value is driven out of the Travel and expense programs
REGIONAL PROCUREMENT TRAVEL MANAGER (AMEA)
Lion Re:Sources Singapore, A Division of Publicis Groupe
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Ownership of Publicis Groupe Travel Program regionally to ensure it is consistent with Groupe priorities and compliance
- Responsible for the continued evolution of the program to ensure it meets the needs of the Groupe corporation and travelers balancing experience and cost
- Manage all travel-related matters including reviewing and approving out of travel policy bookings
- Provide leadership and direction to motivate team to accurately administer Groupe travel programs and manage growing business travel profiles across Publicis Groupe AMEA
- Constantly review processes and procedure to ensure travel activities and programs comply to Groupe travel policy and guidelines
- Integrate Groupe Travel Programs into newly acquired agencies and outstanding legacy agencies
- Negotiate and manage local airlines and local hotels contracts and programs
- Provide annual audit support for Travel program and corporate cards
- Key member of Global Crisis Management Team monitoring and responsible for our traveler's security
- Organize travel forums and cascade communications on travel updates and requirements
- Prepare quarterly and/or customized (on request) travel reports to agencies
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Lion Re: Sources Singapore, A Division of Publicis Groupe
02.2015 - 02.2019
- Collaborated closely with finance team and stakeholders to understand business requirements, align procurement activities, and implement cost-savings initiatives and operational improvements
- Conducted spend analysis, managed RFX activities, and handle contracts negotiation and administration
- Managed supplier relationships and led negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, and conditions, while mitigating risks and ensuring compliance with contractual agreements
- Establish and improvise key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure supplier performance, track cost savings, and drive accountability
- Act as a subject matter expert on procurement-related matters, offering insights and recommendations to senior management to support strategic decision-making
- Prepared sourcing project pipelines and procurement saving tracking reports to Group
CONTRACTS MANAGER
DTZ Facilities Engineering (s) Limited
08.2012 - 02.2015
- Spearheaded a team of four contracts executives to oversee the accurate and timely development of contracts and administration for facility management soft services
- Oversaw the entire lifecycle of sourcing and procuring services, conducting tender interviews, preparation of evaluation papers for approvals to negotiating and awarding of contracts to suppliers and subcontractors
- Ensured efficient vendor management focusing on achieving cost savings and maintaining high service standards while consistently seeking improvement opportunities
- Participated in both internal and external audits including company emergency response activities
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Dascom AP Pte Ltd (Previously known as Tally Genicom Pte Ltd)
04.2007 - 07.2012
- Oversaw the team in managing customer orders from reception of purchase orders to consolidation and delivery of shipments
- Played an instrumental role in sourcing third party products to integrate with company products, offering comprehensive product solutions
- Managed forecast from customer to align suppliers with demands, resolving backlogs, customer warranty disputes or claims, and addressing customers queries and complaints
- Coordinated with appointed forwarders and relevant entities to ensure shipments met inspection criteria, shipping requirements and delivery schedules
- Identified and developed initiatives aimed at driving cost reductions, improving service delivery, enhancing process efficiencies, mitigating risks, and promoting standardization
SALES SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Applied Materials Southeast Asia Pte Ltd
11.2003 - 03.2007
- Perform order bookings in Oracle to facilitate order deliveries and ensure receipt of payments
- Served as key liaison between sales team and factory to optimize order loading and monitor backlog orders, providing delivery dates for wafer fab customers
- Screened new customers and handled annual renewal of nuclear certification letters
- Collaborate with corporate branding and marketing teams to develop quarterly newsletters and strategize and execute SEA marketing campaigns and activities
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Agilent Technologies Singapore Pte Ltd
10.2000 - 10.2003
- Perform sourcing, negotiation, and supplier audits to access and qualify new and existing suppliers
- Provide support and actively participate in integrating legacy systems into the ERP system, specifically Ariba and oracle
- Streamline procurement processes across various Agilent Asia Pacific countries where legacy systems are in operations, centralizing operations to our Hub in Singapore for increased efficiency and consistency
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Rotary Engineering Ltd
03.1999 - 10.2000
- Engaged in sourcing and procuring of materials to ensure adequate stock availability for project needs
- Ensured that provisions outlined in contractual and sub-contractual agreements were followed in compliance
- Supported in preparation of project documentation, including progressive reports, claims, material reconciliations, and other tasks essential for project hand-over
Education
Real Estate Salesperson License -
Council For Estate Agencies Singapore
Singapore01-2012
Certificate - International Trade and Shipping
Singapore Institute of Materials Mgmt.
Singapore01-2005
BEng Hons - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
University of Aberdeen
United Kingdom01-1998
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Singapore Polytechnic
Singapore01-1995
Skills
- Strategic Category Management
- Data-Driven Trend Analysis
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Supplier relationship management
- Procurement processes optimization
- End-to-End Procurement RFX Management
- Strategic sourcing
- Cost reduction strategies
- Contracts management
- Policy Evaluation
- Global cross-Functional Teamwork
- Negotiation Expertise
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication
- E-procurement and travel booking systems
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
GLOBAL CATEGORY SPECIALIST (TRAVEL, EXPENSE & INDIRECT SERVICES)
Maxeon Solar Technologies Ltd
01.2023 - Current
REGIONAL PROCUREMENT TRAVEL MANAGER (AMEA)
Lion Re:Sources Singapore, A Division of Publicis Groupe
03.2019 - 08.2022
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Lion Re: Sources Singapore, A Division of Publicis Groupe
02.2015 - 02.2019
CONTRACTS MANAGER
DTZ Facilities Engineering (s) Limited
08.2012 - 02.2015
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Dascom AP Pte Ltd (Previously known as Tally Genicom Pte Ltd)
04.2007 - 07.2012
SALES SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Applied Materials Southeast Asia Pte Ltd
11.2003 - 03.2007
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Agilent Technologies Singapore Pte Ltd
10.2000 - 10.2003
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Rotary Engineering Ltd
03.1999 - 10.2000
Real Estate Salesperson License -
Council For Estate Agencies Singapore
Certificate - International Trade and Shipping
Singapore Institute of Materials Mgmt.
BEng Hons - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
University of Aberdeen
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Singapore Polytechnic
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