Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

My name is Liya Zhu, from China. I have more than 10 years of professional experience in the automotive industry, both with suppliers and OEMs. I can help you with product management, product development, and product marketing.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

Chinese
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
German
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Wolfsburg (up to 50km)

Volkswagen AG,
Value Engineer, Purchasing
October 2023 - November 2024 (1 year and 1 month)
 Development and implementation of cross-site cost reduction strategies to identify savings potentials.  Strategic consulting of internal departments regarding cost optimization and purchasing processes.  Conducting contract and price negotiations in close cooperation with purchasing departments.  Management of international projects, especially considering the requirements of the Chinese market.
Siemens Mobility,
Cost and Value Engineering, Purchasing
February 2019 - September 2023 (4 years and 7 months)
 Responsibility for strategic procurement activities and analysis of production processes to optimize the supply chain.  Leading Design-to-Cost workshops and benchmarking to identify innovative savings potentials.  Support in supplier selection and contract negotiations with global partners.  Building and maintaining business relationships with key suppliers to optimize the value chain.  Support in make-or-buy decisions and preparation of management presentations.  Responsibility for supplier evaluation, escalation management, and continuous improvements
Active Tools Europe GmbH,
Head of Product Marketing
March 2015 - January 2016 (10 months)
 Development of pricing strategies and market analyses to optimize product positioning.  Strategic responsibility for product management in Europe and Asia.