LTLeona Tang
@leonatang
Strategic Thinker | Process Design | Data Analysis
JapanWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven supply chain and procurement professional with 16 years of experience in multinational manufacturing environments, combining business acumen and technical foundations in material sciences.
I have led purchasing teams, managed global suppliers, and executed centralized procurement strategies to optimize cost, mitigate supply risk, and ensure timely delivery for factories across APAC.
My background includes end-to-end sourcing, supplier development, contract management, SAP/ERP operations, and leading cross-functional projects such as ERP deployments and NPI initiatives.
I am trilingual (Chinese native, business English, business Japanese) and emphasize pragmatic collaboration, process standardization, and proactive risk management to drive continuous improvement and measurable savings.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Purchasing Manager
Mane (Shanghai) Fragrances and Flavours Co. Ltd
Jun 2017 - Jan 2024 (6 years 7 months)
Managed the China purchasing department (8 people) handling direct and indirect procurement, centralized shipments to APAC hubs, and led supplier development and global bidding to reduce total cost of ownership and mitigate supply risks.
HCSupported APAC raw material procurement for Huntsman factories, led RFQs, supplier evaluation, and sourcing for tolling projects while maintaining supplier relationships to balance cost savings and supply continuity.
Purchasing Assistant Manager
Mane (Shanghai) Fragrances and Flavours Co. Ltd
Sep 2007 - Mar 2012 (4 years 6 months)
Led a 3-person purchasing team for raw materials and equipment, drove localization and continuous cost reductions, and coordinated import processes and cross-functional procurement activities.
Assistant to BU Manager
Heraeus Materials Technology Shanghai Co. Ltd
Jun 2006 - Aug 2007 (1 year 2 months)
Provided business and customer service support for the Target Materials BU, handled quotations and invoicing, coordinated logistics and supplier sourcing to ensure on-time delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IIInternational Institute for Management Development (IMD)
Advanced Leadership Acceleration Program, Organizational Leadership
2020 - 2021
Completed the Advanced Leadership Acceleration Program focusing on organizational leadership and executive management development.
ZUZhejiang University
Master of Management, Enterprise Management
2017 - 2020
Master of Management in Enterprise Management with coursework and projects in business administration and organizational processes.
SSShanghai University of Engineering Science
Bachelor of Chemistry, Polymer Material and Engineering
2002 - 2006
Bachelor program in Polymer Material and Engineering with foundation in chemistry and materials science relevant to polymer applications.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
JapanAuthorized to work in
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