Anthony K.

About Anthony K.

A strategic and results-driven supply chain and contract management leader with 30 years of experience, 24+ years at Intel Corporation—delivering transformative business impact through negotiation excellence, strategic sourcing, and cross-functional leadership. My expertise spans the full supply chain lifecycle, from early-stage research and development to new product introduction (NPI) to high-volume manufacturing and end-of-life supplier or technology transitions.I am a proven people leader, having managed direct reports and mentored an extended team of 50+ professionals across global supply chain organizations. I thrive on developing high-performing teams, fostering an inclusive and psychologically safe environment, and driving career growth through mentorship and leadership pipeline planning. My passion for continuous learning led me to found Intel’s Negotiation Dojo, a thriving community of 460+ members dedicated to mastering negotiation skills.Key Achievements• Negotiated and closed a $2B outsourced manufacturing deal in 1H\'24, optimizing operational efficiency and scalability.• Expanded a supplier’s footprint tenfold (2018–2021), through hands-on supplier development to improve their operation, enabling advancements in silicon backside power delivery, wafer-level assembly, and silicon photonic packaging.• Led negotiations that resulted in a $1B cost avoidance for a critical technology CapEx plan.Leadership & InnovationAs Intel’s Principal Contract Manager and co-leader of the global Contract Management (CoM) program, I guided the team in enhancing governance, accelerating contract velocity, setting up KPI, and optimizing risk management. My leadership streamlined processes, ensured compliance, and drove operational efficiency across global supply chains. I am passionate about mentoring and developing talent, helping individuals and teams achieve excellence in contract management, negotiation, and supplier relations.Digital Transformation & AIChampioning digital transformation, I spearheaded the adoption of AI-driven contract audits, reducing costs by 90% while outperforming human accuracy—demonstrating how cutting-edge technology reshapes supply chain efficiency.I am fluent in English and Chinese (Cantonese and conversational Mandarin) and have extensive experience across US, European, and Asian markets. I welcome discussions with professionals and organizations looking to optimize supply chain operations, contract management, and negotiation strategies. Let’s connect!

Experience

1. Sr New Product Lead - Tech

   Amazon Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics

   Aug 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

Education

• Harvard Law School Executive Education

  Program on Negotiation Master Class, Negotiation

  2017 — 2017

• University of Arizona

  BS, Chemical Engineering

  1989 — 1994

• University of Phoenix

  MBA, Technology Management

  1999 — 2001

Skills

• Technology Development
• Fmea
• Negotiation
• Engineering Management
• Sql
• Management
• Linux
• Planning
• Process Engineering
• Advanced Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Oracle Sql Server
• Supply Management
• Software Documentation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Strategy
• Supplier Management
• Tableau
• Process Improvement
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Cost Reduction
• Procurement
• Mrp
• Product Development
• Testing
• New Business Development
• Electrical Engineering
• Microsoft Access & Advanced Excel
• Matlab
• Lean Manufacturing
• Security
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Engineering
• Supply Chain
• Manufacturing Operations