Oliver Tsao
Global Procurement & Transformation Leader | Trusted Business Partner
- Role
- Director, Sourcing Operations and Process Excellence at Linkedin
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Oliver Tsao
I am a Global Procurement Leader with more than 15 years of experience in leading category teams and sourcing initiatives across various industries, such as biotechnology, software, and manufacturing. I have delivered significant cost savings and process improvements for global organizations, including Atlassian, Accenture, Apple, and Genentech.My core competencies include strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor management, category management, and business partnering. I have a track record of developing and executing innovative procurement strategies that align with an organization\'s goals and vision, and establishing strong supplier relationships that drive value and performance. I have a global perspective and a deep understanding of emerging categories and markets that shape the procurement landscape. I have successfully navigated complex international environments and challenges, and brought scalable and sustainable procurement solutions to diverse business functions and stakeholders.I am passionate about transforming the procurement function into a strategic and trusted business partner that enables growth and innovation. I am always looking for opportunities to leverage my expertise and experience to contribute to the success of forward-thinking and dynamic organizations.
Experience
Director, Sourcing Operations and Process Excellence
Oct 2025 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US
Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Supply Chain Mgt, Japanese
Texas McCombs School of Business
MBA, Finance, Global Business
2006 — 2008
China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)
MBA
Skills
- Global Sourcing
- Contract Negotiation
- Demand Forecasting
- Manufacturing Operations Management
- Manage Client Relationships
- Program Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Vendor Management
- Category Management
- Outsourcing
- Supply Management
- Cost Savings Strategies
- Global Strategy Development
- Pricing
- Indirect Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Contract Management
- Business Development
- Management
- Management Consulting
- Asia Pacific
- Project Management
- Procurement
- Crm
- Business Case Design
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