Caroline Liu
About Caroline Liu
Caroline Liu is a Principal Preclinical Sourcing Specialist at Boston Scientific with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and project management across various industries.
Title and Role at Boston Scientific
Caroline Liu serves as the Principal Preclinical Sourcing Specialist at Boston Scientific. She began this role in 2023, where she works in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As Principal Preclinical Sourcing Specialist, she brings her extensive expertise in sourcing and procurement to Boston Scientific, contributing to the company's objective of advancing medical solutions.
Previous Experience at ICU Medical
From 2019 to 2023, Caroline Liu worked as a Sourcing Manager, New Product Introduction, at ICU Medical. During her four-year tenure in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she focused on managing sourcing strategies for new products, ensuring the efficient and effective procurement of materials and components necessary for new medical products.
Strategic Sourcing Manager Positions
Caroline Liu has held several strategic sourcing roles, including at Sleep Number Corporation and Cummins Inc. She was a Strategic Sourcing Manager at Sleep Number Corporation from 2017 to 2019 and at Cummins Inc. from 2013 to 2016. At Cummins Inc., she also served as the Special Projects Manager to the President from 2011 to 2012. These roles in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area established her as an expert in strategic sourcing and project management.
Early Career and International Experience
Caroline Liu’s early career includes roles at Bosch Security Systems as a Planning Analyst (2010-2011) and at Brocade as Office Manager, Asia Operations (2005-2008) in Shenzhen, China. She also worked at Adidas Group as a Product Developer Apparel from 2003 to 2005 in Guangzhou, China. Her international experience has given her a global perspective and the ability to manage diverse teams and projects.
Education and Qualifications
Caroline Liu holds an MBA in Business Management from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, obtained between 2008 and 2010. She also earned a BA in Advertising from Shanghai International Studies University. Additionally, she is trained in Six Sigma Green Belt and Sponsor methodologies, signifying her capability in process improvement and quality management. Her bilingual skills in Chinese and English further enhance her ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.