Jie Cheng
About Jie Cheng
Jie Cheng is a Purchasing Manager with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, currently working at 福特 since 2016. He holds a Bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering and an MBA in International Business.
Current Role at Ford Motor
Jie Cheng currently serves as the Purchasing Manager at 福特, a position held since 2016. In this role, Cheng is responsible for overseeing procurement processes and managing supplier relationships. With eight years of experience in this position, Cheng contributes to the company's strategic sourcing initiatives and ensures the efficient acquisition of materials and services.
Previous Experience at Webasto
Before joining 福特, Jie Cheng worked as the Head of Purchase at Webasto from 2014 to 2016 in Beijing City, China. In this role, Cheng led purchasing strategies and managed supplier negotiations, focusing on optimizing procurement operations and cost management.
Experience at John Deere
Jie Cheng held the position of Strategic & Global Sourcing Manager at John Deere from 2006 to 2014, also in Beijing City, China. Cheng managed multiple commodities and was responsible for developing sourcing strategies that aligned with the company's operational goals.
Supplier Development at Yanfeng Visteon
From 2002 to 2006, Jie Cheng worked as a Supplier Development Engineer at Yanfeng Visteon in the Beijing Suburb, China. In this role, Cheng focused on enhancing supplier performance and ensuring quality standards were met within the supply chain.
Education and Expertise
Jie Cheng earned a Bachelor's degree in Automobile & Tractor from 1993 to 1997. Cheng furthered education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business from the University of International Business & Economics, studying from 2009 to 2012. This educational background supports Cheng's expertise in purchasing and supply chain management.