Sinan Li
Shenzhen
Summary
Professional Summary
Results-driven Bilingual Buyer & Sourcing Specialist with hands-on experience in upstream procurement, vendor development, and international supply chain coordination. Proven ability to reduce costs, improve vendor performance, and manage cross-border sourcing across China, and Europe. Equipped with strong analytical skills and ERP/Excel proficiency to support informed purchasing decisions.
With a passion for figure skating and animal welfare, I bring the same discipline, attention to detail, and sense of purpose to my professional life. I actively support stray animal spay/neuter programs and adoption campaigns, reflecting my commitment to long-term impact and community care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreign Affairs & Admin Officer
Princenton International Education School
06.2025 - Current
- Responsible for the recruitment and onboarding of foreign teaching staff, including work visa application and administrative support.
- Supported procurement of dormitory essentials and staff living supplies, ensuring budget control and timely delivery.
- Coordinated with logistics suppliers for cost-effective delivery and compliance with local customs regulations.
- Maintained accurate records, ensuring timely processing of invoices, payments, and financial reports.
Sourcing
B.U.T Sourcing Ltd. (European Furniture Company)
01.2023 - 06.2025
- -Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked closely with Quality Assurance (QA) and Product Design teams to ensure supplier materials met EU standards (EN/IEC), reducing defect rates by 12% through proactive quality audits.
- -Supplier On-Site Audits: Conducted quarterly factory visits (China & Vietnam) to assess production capacity, labor conditions, and compliance, ensuring alignment with corporate sustainability policies.
- -Trade Show Participation: Attended 2025 Canton Fair (Guangzhou) to source new lighting suppliers, negotiated MOQ & lead times with 5 potential vendors, expanding the supplier database.
- -Cost Optimization & Negotiation: Achieved 15% cost reduction through competitive bidding and volume discounts, while maintaining long-term supplier relationships.
- -Supply Chain Coordination: Monitored 50+ purchase orders via DDS procurement system, resolving 12+ delivery exceptions to maintain 98% on-time delivery for Swiss client (Conforama).
- -Data-Driven Sourcing: Developed Excel dashboards (PivotTables, Power Query) to analyze material costs (wood, metal, fabric), supporting strategic procurement decisions.
ERP Implementation Assistant & Procurement Coordinator
Kingdee International Software Co. Ltd.
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in implementing Kingdee Cloud ERP for CMG merger project, configured procurement modules (PO, inventory tracking), and trained 10+ end-users.
- Automated 3 manual reporting processes through ERP, reducing data entry time by 30%.
- Built Excel dashboards (PivotTables, VLOOKUP) to track spending trends, identifying 3 over-budget categories for cost adjustment.
- Collaborated with finance team to align procurement plans with quarterly budgets.
- Managed end-to-end procurement of office supplies (IT设备/家具/耗材), including supplier screening (5 vendors), price negotiation, and contract execution, achieving 12% cost savings.
- Developed a supplier scorecard (quality, delivery time, cost) to optimize vendor selection.
- Maintained 99% inventory accuracy by reconciling ERP data with physical stock weekly.
Education
Honors of Bachelors of Economics -
University of Ottawa
01.2025
Skills
- Sourcing & Procurement: RFQ/RFI, supplier vetting, contract negotiation, vendor scorecards
- Supply Chain Tools: DDS Procurement System ERP (Kingdee Cloud) Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Power Query)
- Industry Knowledge: Furniture Materials (Wood, Metal, Upholstery) Global Trade (Incoterms, Customs)
International Logistics & Freight:
- Ocean & Air Freight, Incoterms, container cost benchmarking (esp Europe–Southeast Asia routes)
- Familiar with packing and consolidation methods in factory and third-party warehouses
- Coordination of shipment booking, customs clearance, and port documentation
Timeline
Foreign Affairs & Admin Officer
Princenton International Education School
06.2025 - Current
ERP Implementation Assistant & Procurement Coordinator
Kingdee International Software Co. Ltd.
05.2023 - 08.2023
Sourcing
B.U.T Sourcing Ltd. (European Furniture Company)
01.2023 - 06.2025
Honors of Bachelors of Economics -
University of Ottawa
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