•Global Category Manager for Surveillance Cameras, Accessories, and Storage, leading a cross-regional team (6 in Taiwan, 1 in US, 1 in Germany) • Successfully convinced the largest-volume supplier to adopt a consignment business model, extending actual payment terms from 60 to 150 days. Generated Free Cash Flow gains of EUR 2.0 M in 2023, EUR 5.7 M in 2024, and projected EUR 6.0 M in 2025. •Develop and execute direct procurement strategies, driving cost reduction, free cash flow improvement, and supplier performance •Own negotiation strategies from preparation to execution, ensuring alignment with business priorities •Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and onboarding, including validation of supplier credentials •Collaborate with business units, finance, legal, and engineering to resolve critical issues •Partner with stakeholders to define procurement needs, survey potential suppliers with VDA 6.3 audit and select suppliers •Track savings performance against business plan targets •Drove supplier negotiations with short- and long-term strategies amid geopolitical risks. •Analyzed data, optimized supplier base, and led cost-reduction plans. •Managed procurement teams in Taipei & US; approved leave/travel requests. •Set buyer KPIs, reviewed performance, and finalized evaluations & salary decisions.