Frank Zhao
About Frank Zhao
Frank Zhao serves as the China Purchasing Excellence Digital Manager at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in purchasing and engineering, with previous roles at Faurecia, Otis Elevator Company, and Wittur Group.
Current Role as China Purchasing Excellence Digital Manager
Frank Zhao currently serves as the China Purchasing Excellence Digital Manager at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing the digital transformation strategy for the China Purchasing Department. His focus is on achieving automated purchasing data systems to enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, he oversees the risk assessment of suppliers, ensuring that the department's processes align with Faurecia's European operations.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Frank Zhao has held multiple roles at Faurecia. He worked as the China Purchasing VAVE Leader from 2018 to 2019, where he championed the implementation of Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives in the West RBU at Faurecia Clean Mobility. Prior to that, he served as a China serial buyer from 2016 to 2018, contributing to the purchasing operations in Shanghai City.
Experience at Otis Elevator Company
Before joining Faurecia, Frank Zhao worked at Otis Elevator Company as a Purchasing Engineer from 2014 to 2016 in Chongqing, China. In this role, he was involved in the procurement processes, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of purchasing operations within the organization.
Background in Engineering Education
Frank Zhao earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and Automation from Jiamusi University, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various purchasing and engineering roles.
Early Career at Wittur Group
Frank Zhao began his career as an R&D Engineer at Wittur Group, where he worked for 11 months in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, from 2013 to 2014. This early experience in research and development equipped him with valuable skills that he later applied in his purchasing roles.