Catherine Yin
About Catherine Yin
Catherine Yin is a Purchasing Manager at Materion Corporation, where she has worked since 2011. She has held various roles in sourcing and purchasing across multiple companies, including Barco, Agilent, and Philips, and holds an MBA from Fudan University.
Work at Materion Corporation
Catherine Yin has been employed at Materion Corporation as a Purchasing Manager since 2011. In this role, she oversees procurement processes and supplier management, ensuring that the company meets its operational needs efficiently. Her extensive experience in purchasing and sourcing contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Sourcing and Purchasing
Before joining Materion, Catherine worked as a Sourcing Manager at Barco from 2008 to 2011. In this role, she was responsible for managing supplier relationships and optimizing sourcing strategies. Prior to Barco, she served as a Purchasing Engineer at Agilent Technologies from 2003 to 2008, where she focused on procurement processes. Additionally, she worked as a Supplier Quality Engineer at Philips from 2000 to 2003, gaining valuable experience in quality assurance and supplier management.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Yin holds a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Fudan University, where she studied from 2016 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Physical Electronics from University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, completing her studies from 1996 to 2000. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both technical and managerial aspects of purchasing and supply chain management.
Background in Shanghai
Catherine has spent her professional career primarily in Shanghai, where she has held various roles in purchasing and sourcing. Her work experience spans multiple industries, including technology and electronics, which has allowed her to develop a diverse skill set relevant to her current role at Materion Corporation.