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Chris Tsai

Torrance

Summary

Dynamic Procurement Specialist with proven success at Birdi Systems, Inc., excelling in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. Expert in cost management and asset oversight, driving efficiency in large-scale projects. Adept at collaborating with stakeholders to enhance procurement processes, ensuring timely delivery and quality control.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Specialist

Birdi Systems, Inc.
South Pasadena
05.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Security Systems Engineering Consulting and Contracting Firm
  • Procurement of camera and computer hardware.
  • Asset Tag Management.
  • Manage end-to-end sourcing/purchasing/delivery for large projects (LAWA, FDA, LAUSD)
  • Manage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Project Managers and Construction.
  • Process urgent orders, RMAs, and sourcing.
  • Develop/execute long-term procurement plans (ISO, inventory, fleet, equipment certification, cost management)
  • Onboarding vendors, contract management (W-9, supplier qualification, credit application)
  • Vendor management and negotiation.
  • Quality control and inventory management.
  • Cost analysis and budgeting.
  • Delivery Coordination.
  • Procurement process collaboration of Improvements.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

CSU Fullerton
Fullerton
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Classroom management
  • Instructional support
  • Academic tutoring
  • Research assistance
  • Grading/reviewing

After School Teacher

Professor Egghead Science Academy
Rancho Palos Verdes
08.2022 - 12.2023

Teacher, Champions Program

KinderCare Learning Centers
Daly City
06.2021 - 12.2021

Sales Associate

Marshalls
Torrance
06.2018 - 06.2021
  • Sales performance tracking.
  • Inventory control/analysis.
  • Communication/Collaboration

Teacher

TASSEL
01.2016 - 12.2020

Education

B.S. - Psychology

Cal State Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
06-2023

Skills

  • Asset management
  • Supply chain analytics
  • Procurement analysis
  • QuickBooks
  • Cost management
  • Hardware/software procurement
  • Supplier onboarding
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Purchasing processes

Additional Information

active lifestyle, movie/show buff, dog lover (cats too), fashion enthusiast

Timeline

Procurement Specialist

Birdi Systems, Inc.
05.2024 - Current

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

CSU Fullerton
01.2024 - 06.2024

After School Teacher

Professor Egghead Science Academy
08.2022 - 12.2023

Teacher, Champions Program

KinderCare Learning Centers
06.2021 - 12.2021

Sales Associate

Marshalls
06.2018 - 06.2021

Teacher

TASSEL
01.2016 - 12.2020

B.S. - Psychology

Cal State Fullerton

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