Wenjie Li
About Wenjie Li
Wenjie Li is a Program Purchasing Manager with extensive experience in procurement and quality engineering. He has worked for notable companies such as Michelin and Faurecia, where he has successfully managed supplier negotiations and contributed to significant cost savings.
Current Role at Faurecia
Wenjie Li currently serves as the Program Purchasing Manager at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees purchasing strategies for various programs, ensuring alignment with company objectives and market demands. His responsibilities include managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts to optimize costs and quality. Li's expertise in purchasing and program management contributes to Faurecia's operational efficiency and competitiveness in the automotive industry.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Wenjie Li has extensive experience at Faurecia, having worked in multiple roles since 2012. He served as the Serial Life Purchasing Manager from 2017 to 2021, where he focused on managing the purchasing process for ongoing production. Prior to that, he was an Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer/Purchasing from 2012 to 2014, where he ensured supplier quality and compliance. His tenure at Faurecia has equipped him with a deep understanding of the company's operations and supply chain dynamics.
Experience at Michelin
Before joining Faurecia, Wenjie Li worked at Michelin as a Quality Engineer, specializing in rubber extrusion from 2010 to 2012. In this role, he was responsible for ensuring product quality and compliance with industry standards. His experience at Michelin provided him with valuable insights into quality management and engineering processes within the manufacturing sector.
Educational Background
Wenjie Li studied at Shanghai University, where he earned a Bachelor of Mechanical and Automation from 2001 to 2005. This educational foundation provided him with essential knowledge in mechanical engineering principles and automation technologies, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering and purchasing roles.
Key Achievements in Purchasing
Throughout his career, Wenjie Li has achieved significant milestones in purchasing and program management. He successfully negotiated a 2.2% reduction in nominated program lifetime spend, contributing to cost savings in serial life. Additionally, he handled a critical supplier exit issue on a BMW program, managing negotiations and sourcing strategies to ensure program development and quality improvement. His efforts have consistently met commercial requirements and improved operational metrics.