Ethan Pang

Procurement Manager at HP

Singapore

About

I am passionate about driving value and solving complex challenges in procurement, supply chain and digital transformation. My focus is on implementing effective strategies that ensure sustainable supply chains and foster strong partnerships with stakeholders. I am constantly seeking ways to leverage new technologies to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency. With experience across diverse cultural settings, business stages, and strategies, I am adaptable and comfortable navigating different environments. I am always open to new opportunities for learning and connecting with like-minded professionals.

Experience

  • HP (Singapore)
    • Operations Procurement Manager
      Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Lead procurement operations for HP’s Singapore and Malaysia inkjet supplies manufacturing sites, managing a team of 20 buyers while driving supply chain resilience, inventory performance, and cost optimization.

    • Procurement Operations Manager / Senior Buyer
      Sep 2021 - Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Managed the procurement activities for packaging and strategic inks, supporting Asia production of HP ink supplies. Lead for strategic procurement programs including procurement's business continuity planning Program manager for Asia procurement SAP S4 Hana migration.

  • Schneider Electric (Full-time · 3 yrs 3 mos)
    • Regional Category Manager / Strategic Supplier Leader - Global Electronics Category Procurement
      Mar 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Due to Covid 19, worked remotely in Singapore supporting European stakeholders Supplier leader for Schneider Electric's strategic global electronic suppliers. Manage supplier relationships with strong collaboration to drive business value and growth. Led negotiations, business reviews, quality claims discussions, business continuity planning, performance review, supplier innovation and contract management topics. Regional category manager for Schneider Electric's European plant's PCB procurement. Develop strategy and collaborate with Europe plants and offer creation teams to define supplier selection. Strong engagement with suppliers and Europe operation teams to achieve savings through negotiation and technical productivity projects. Supported in global coordination of electronic parts shortage management, collaborating with global business units, regional operation teams and suppliers to define critical shortages and priorities.

    • Digital Project Manager - China Regional Procurement
      Jun 2018 - May 2020 · 2 yrs

      A two year Energy Generation Program EGP-X (Graduate Program) - Posted to Shanghai - Schneider Electric’s China Region Procurement Effectiveness Team (Global Supply Chain). Deployment - Strategize and support the deployment of global digital supplier platform for China Procurement. Global platform facilitates supplier interactions and simplifies procurement processes. Project Manager - Manage local China digital project initiatives (web-based platforms) that aim at improving supplier development processes by increasing visibility on Cost, Delivery and Quality performance data. MySQL Database Developer - Supported the development of MySQL Database to drive effectiveness in the management of supplier management data. Developed Tableau dashboards and published to server to effectively visualize supplier performance data that results in timely actions taken.

  • Co-Founder at Chipd
    Jul 2017 - May 2018 · 11 mos

    Chipd is an e-commerce platform that offers home appliances with minor defects at major discounts. Through strategic partnerships with major home appliance brands and logistics providers, Chipd strives to be the online warehouse clearance platform for consumers to attain great deals. Led the business development, finance and supply chain operation functions of the startup.

  • Forensic Advisory Management Intern at KPMG Singapore
    May 2017 - Jul 2017 · 3 mos

    Project Manager - Performed project management duties for a multinational corporation fraud investigation case. Compiled expenses and time trackers of 80 team members spanning 4 countries, leading to the drafting of the monthly invoice submitted to the client. Reviewer - Examined general ledgers for unusual transactions and performed research on several suspicious transacting entities. Reviewed payment documents and service contracts to determine fund flow and key personnel involved.

  • Marketing and Sales Intern at Nano Dimension
    Jul 2016 - Jan 2017 · 7 mos

    Webpage Administrator - Designed and managed the company’s official web page through HubSpot - http://www.nano-di.com/ Social Media Administrator - Supported in the design and publishing of marketing materials on the company web page and social media platforms - Facebook and LinkedIn. System Administrator - Manage Salesforce CRM, customising key functions and setting system workflows/reports to provide critical customer information to sales team.