Tony Yuan
About Tony Yuan
Tony Yuan is a Senior Sourcing Specialist at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in sourcing and procurement, having previously held positions at Meritor and TAFE, among others.
Work at Navistar
Tony Yuan has been employed at Navistar Inc as a Senior Sourcing Specialist since 2018. His role involves developing sourcing strategies in collaboration with chassis category managers based in the USA headquarters. He focuses on phasing out non-competitive suppliers and investigates new qualified suppliers to ensure a robust supply chain. Additionally, he supports global sales teams across regions including Vietnam, Australia, South America, and Latin America, aiming to expand product lines for the aftermarket. His responsibilities also include organizing supplier quality engineers to audit new suppliers and resolving quality issues to meet Parts Per Million (PPM) targets.
Previous Experience at Meritor
Before joining Navistar, Tony Yuan worked at Meritor as a Senior Buyer from 2016 to 2018 in Shanghai. During his tenure, he was responsible for managing supplier relationships and procurement processes. His experience at Meritor contributed to his expertise in sourcing and supplier management, which he has continued to develop in his current role.
Experience at TAFE - Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited
Tony Yuan served as a Senior Purchasing Specialist at TAFE - Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited from 2011 to 2016, working in both Shanghai and Changshu. In this position, he was involved in sourcing and procurement activities, which helped him gain substantial experience in the purchasing field. His work during this period laid the foundation for his later roles in sourcing and supplier management.
Educational Background
Tony Yuan studied at 中国矿业大学, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in 国际经济与贸易 from 2005 to 2009. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in international economics and trade, which is essential for his roles in sourcing and procurement.
Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role, Tony Yuan develops sourcing strategies and collaborates with various teams, including Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE), engineering, supply chain, and logistics. He leads the Technical Review during the Request for Quotation (RFQ) phase, working closely with suppliers and engineering teams to clarify technical specifications. He also regularly audits supplier capacity and delivery, negotiating to optimize offshore warehouses and mitigate tariff issues.