Robert Cheng
Senior Manager of Procure to Pay (P2p) @BridgeBio
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Manager of Procure to Pay (P2p) @BridgeBio
Direct three departments in the P2P team: 3 procurement analysts, 2 supplier master specialists, 1 AP manager, and 5 AP specialists- Manage all procurement processes such as requisition approvals, PO hygiene activities, and comprehensive cost savings initiatives- Oversee supplier master data and contract management to ensure compliance and operational efficiency- Collaborate with the AP manager to ensure timely payments and discover automation opportunities- Establish and maintain credit/trade references and resolve aging invoice issues promptly- Conduct thorough GL/Project coding reviews and updates to support accurate financial reporting- Drive system implementations and testing (Coupa, SAP, and external platforms) in collaboration with other team leads- Create and implement custom AI chatbots for training/policy management to enhance team capabilities and process understanding- Support procurement/AP initiatives related to commercialization efforts- Champion continuous process improvements, including AI-driven automation, and provide expert system support.
EDUCATION
Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Data Science & Business Analytics // Leading Innovative Organizations
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Science (BS), Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
SKILLS
ABOUT ROBERT CHENG
Experienced manager in biotech/pharma procurement with a background in molecular biology. Supported both direct/indirect efforts for 2 FDA approved products, TrueTear (Oculeve/Allergan) and Attruby (BridgeBio). Able to work cross-functionally with departments including operations/G&A, finance, legal, R&D, clin ops, and facilities. Certified for Coupa implementation, system administration, and procurement management/reporting.
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