Laura Cui MBA, Cpm, Cpim
About Laura Cui MBA, Cpm, Cpim
Laura Cui is an Associate Director of Strategic Sourcing in Sales and Marketing at Kite Pharma, with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management across various companies, including Amgen and Allergan. She holds an MBA from Arizona State University and specializes in spend analytics and diversity program management.
Work at Kite Pharma
Laura Cui currently serves as the Associate Director of Strategic Sourcing for Sales & Marketing at Kite Pharma. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's strategic sourcing initiatives in Santa Monica, California. In this role, she focuses on optimizing procurement processes and managing supplier relationships to enhance operational efficiency.
Professional Experience
Prior to her current role, Laura Cui accumulated extensive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement. She worked at Amgen in various capacities, including Category Manager and Senior Procurement Analyst, from 2004 to 2013. She also served as Sr. Manager of Strategic Sourcing at Allergan from 2013 to 2020 and as Sr. Sourcing Manager at AbbVie from 2020 to 2022. Her earlier roles include a brief position at Honeywell and an internship at Apple.
Education and Expertise
Laura Cui holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, where she studied from 2000 to 2002. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Trade from Beijing Foreign Studies University between 1987 and 1991. Her expertise includes spend analytics and category management across various sectors, including media, medical communications, and lab supplies.
Certifications and Skills
Laura Cui possesses a Six Sigma Green Belt certification, which demonstrates her proficiency in process improvement methodologies. She specializes in diversity program management, reflecting her commitment to inclusive procurement practices. Her skills also encompass spend analytics, enabling her to analyze and optimize company expenditures effectively.
Background
Laura Cui's career spans over two decades in strategic sourcing and procurement. She began her professional journey in 2001 with an internship at Apple and has since worked for several prominent organizations, including Amgen, Allergan, and AbbVie. Her diverse background includes roles in various industries, equipping her with a broad understanding of procurement strategies and supplier management.