Tess C.
Global Supply Chain at SpaceX| Ross Alumni | Ex-AWS, Applied Material
- Role
- Sourcing Manager at SpaceX
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tess C.
With 10 years of international supply chain management experience across the cloud, semiconductor, and FMCG industries, I specialize in supplier engagement and sourcing strategies that drive significant cost savings, improve product quality, and mitigate supply chain risks.Throughout my career, I have led high-impact sourcing initiatives that have optimized supplier relationships, reduced costs by millions of dollars, and ensured the timely delivery of quality materials. I have successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams to negotiate favorable contract terms, analyze supplier performance, and introduce process improvements that enhance operational efficiency.I am passionate about building strong supplier partnerships, managing risk across global supply chains, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that ensure sustainable, high-performing supply chains. My experience includes sourcing for new product introductions (NPI), negotiating with tiered suppliers, and leading activities that deliver both short- and long-term value to the business.Key Skills:Supplier Engagement & Sourcing: Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, supplier performance optimizationCost Savings & Risk Mitigation: Cost reduction strategies, supply chain risk assessment, quality improvement initiativesSupply Chain Management: NPI Material Planning, Demand & Supply Planning, Inventory Management, Logistics OptimizationData Analysis: Excel (Pivot Table/Solver), Power BI, basic Python, basic R, SQLBilingual: English, Mandarin Chinese
Experience
Sourcing Manager
Apr 2025 — Present · WA, US
Starlink aviation - Sourcing for PCBA, EE component, Intellectual Property fasteners.Supplier management of EASA Design Organization Approval holder (DOA).
Education
National Taipei University
Bachelor's degree, Finance and cooperative management
ESCE International Business School
Exchange Program, International Business
2015 — 2016
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Master of Science - MS, Supply Chain Management
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