Rui Ye
About Rui Ye
Rui Ye is a Senior Procurement Manager at Convoy Inc, with over a decade of experience in procurement and supply chain operations at major tech companies. He has held various roles, including Senior Supply Chain Analyst at Qualcomm and Senior Category Sourcing Manager at Amazon Web Services, and possesses strong skills in business process management and data analysis.
Work at Convoy
Rui Ye has been serving as a Senior Procurement Manager at Convoy Inc since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships. His focus is on enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring that the procurement processes align with the company's objectives. Rui's expertise in data analysis supports his decision-making in sourcing and supply chain management.
Previous Experience at Qualcomm
Prior to his current position, Rui Ye worked at Qualcomm as a Senior Supply Chain Analyst from 2012 to 2013. In this role, he contributed to supply chain optimization efforts in the Greater San Diego Area. His responsibilities included analyzing supply chain processes and identifying areas for improvement, which laid the groundwork for his future roles in procurement and supply chain management.
Experience at Amazon Web Services
Rui Ye held the position of Senior Category Sourcing Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS) from 2014 to 2018. During his four years at AWS in the Greater Seattle Area, he focused on strategic sourcing and supplier management. His work involved collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes and enhance supply chain efficiency.
Educational Background
Rui Ye earned a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems from Wuhan University of Technology. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Ohio University, where he studied Capacity Planning, Scheduling, and Lean Manufacturing. This educational foundation supports his extensive experience in procurement and supply chain operations.
Career in Supply Chain Operations
With over a decade of experience in procurement and supply chain operations, Rui Ye has worked with major technology companies, including Intel and Micron. His career includes a significant role as Supply Chain Planning Lead at IM Flash Technologies from 2007 to 2012. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated leadership in managing mid- and large-scale projects, focusing on continuous improvement and problem-solving.