Hongbi Kim
About Hongbi Kim
Hongbi Kim is the Manager of Sourcing Analytics at Bristol Myers Squibb in Tampa, Florida, with a background in procurement operations and business management.
Professional Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Hongbi Kim is currently serving as the Manager of Sourcing Analytics at Bristol Myers Squibb in Tampa, Florida, United States. In this role, Hongbi focuses on various critical sourcing analytics functions. Hongbi's responsibilities include collaborating with internal and external business partners to enhance operational KPIs through Tableau dashboards, leading improvements in procurement processes, and supporting ERP integrations. Additionally, Hongbi has played a pivotal role in implementing the Procure-to-Pay Hypercare support model to ensure the seamless transition of over 4,000 requisitioners and approvers.
Previous Experience in Procurement Operations
From 2020 to 2022, Hongbi worked at Bristol Myers Squibb as an Analyst in Procurement Operations in Tampa, Florida. In this role, Hongbi actively contributed to the review of monthly SLA exceptions of an external business partner and supported the Requisition-to-Purchase Order process improvements in systems such as SAP and Ariba. One of the highlights of Hongbi's tenure was assisting the procurement Service Desk Senior Analyst with escalations and resolutions, which contributed to smoother procurement operations.
Supply Chain and Business Operations Background
Hongbi's professional journey began with a role as a Business Operations Manager at Jungjin Aerospace in Cheonan, South Korea, from 2015 to 2019. Hongbi then transitioned to the University of South Florida, where Hongbi worked as a Supply Chain Center Graduate Assistant from 2019 to 2020. These positions honed Hongbi's skills in business operations and supply chain management, providing a solid foundation for the subsequent roles in procurement and analytics.
Educational Background
Hongbi Kim holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Process and Project Management from the University of South Florida, earned in 2020. Hongbi also participated in a Study Abroad Program at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, focusing on International Business in 2016. Additionally, Hongbi achieved a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Sangmyung University in 2014. This diverse educational background has equipped Hongbi with a comprehensive understanding of international business operations and process management.
Notable Projects and Initiatives
Throughout Hongbi's career, several notable projects and initiatives stand out. Among them is the operational KPIs Tableau dashboard project at Bristol Myers Squibb, which involved extensive collaboration with business partners. Hongbi also proposed and implemented a Procure-to-Pay Hypercare support model for ERP integration, ensuring a seamless transition for over 4,000 users. Additionally, Hongbi prepared and presented quarterly user satisfaction survey reports for the Buy@BMS Service Desk to senior leadership, resulting in a 12% improvement in user satisfaction in Q2 2021 compared to Q2 2020. Hongbi's voluntary role as a PAN Communication Lead at the NACC in Tampa also showcased leadership in cultural initiatives.