Albert Xubin Sun

Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Advisor. Solar & Energy Storage, Consumer Electronics. Helping U.S. Startups & SMEs Build Resilient Domestic and Global Supply Chain.

Role
Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager at Gaf Energy
Location
Redmond, WA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Albert Xubin Sun

Experienced Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Consultant — Clean Tech, Consumer Electronics.With over 30 years of leadership experience in global sourcing and supply chain management, I help startups and growing companies build resilient, diversified supply chains and improve supplier performance.I specialize in:• Supplier research, vetting, and contract negotiation• Supply chain resilience planning and risk mitigation• Nearshoring and alternative supplier development (Middle East, Mexico, SE Asia, USA)• Cost-down project and supplier auditBased in Greater Seattle, WA | Bilingual: English & Mandarin | Remote/fractional availabilityI bring a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach — whether you\'re expanding your supplier base, seeking better pricing terms, or transitioning manufacturing closer to home.Let’s connect — I’d love to help move your supply chain forward!

Experience

  1. Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager

    Gaf Energy

    May 2025 — Present · Georgetown, TX, US

    Developed 2 new solar cell suppliers with 20%+ cost down. Drove strategic relationships.* Built resilient solar and energy storage supply chain domestically and globally.* Negotiated the Master Supply Agreement. Achieved 10% module cost down.

Education

  • Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  • HKUST Business School

    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations

  • University of Illinois Chicago

    Master of Science - MS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Skills

  • Global Sourcing
  • Cross-Cultural
  • Cost Analysis
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Photovoltaics
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Inventory Control
  • Environmental, Health and Safety (Ehs)
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Strategy
  • Vendor Managed Inventory
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Sourcing

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