Jennifer Chen
About Jennifer Chen
Jennifer Chen is a Senior Procurement Manager with over a decade of experience in the IT and mobile phone industries. She leads a team at Acer in Taiwan, focusing on global procurement strategies and supplier relationships.
Work at Acer
Jennifer Chen has been employed at Acer since 2009, where she currently holds the position of Senior Procurement Manager. In this role, she leads a team responsible for procuring essential components, including batteries, adapters, WiFi modules, and camera modules. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing global procurement strategies that ensure cost competitiveness and supply stability. Chen has worked in this capacity for 15 years in Taiwan, contributing significantly to Acer's procurement processes.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Before joining Acer, Jennifer Chen held several procurement roles in the technology sector. She worked at GIGABYTE as a Senior Procurement Specialist from 2003 to 2006, where she gained valuable experience in component sourcing. Prior to that, she was a Senior Procurement Specialist at HTC from 1999 to 2002 in Taiwan. Additionally, she served as a Project Manager at Supertech Optoelectronics from 2006 to 2009, further enhancing her expertise in procurement and project management.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Chen studied at the University of Warwick, where she earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in procurement and project management, particularly in the IT and mobile phone industries. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in building and maintaining strategic relationships with key and local component suppliers.
Industry Experience
Jennifer Chen has over ten years of experience in both the IT and mobile phone industries. Her focus has been on procurement and project management, where she has developed a strong understanding of market dynamics and supplier relationships. This experience has equipped her with the skills necessary to navigate complex procurement challenges and implement effective strategies for component sourcing.