Elaine Yu
About Elaine Yu
Elaine Yu is the Global Sourcing Director at Spectrum Brands, Inc., where she manages a sourcing budget exceeding $500 million in the Personal Care and Home Appliance categories. With a background in sourcing and commodities, she has held various roles in the industry since 2008, including positions at Reebok and TJX Canada.
Current Role as Global Sourcing Director
Elaine Yu serves as the Global Sourcing Director at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2019. In this role, she leads the development and implementation of category and sourcing strategies. Her responsibilities include managing a sourcing budget that exceeds $500 million, specifically in the Personal Care and Home Appliance categories. Yu focuses on building strategic vendor partnerships to optimize the total cost of ownership, ensuring effective resource allocation and supplier management.
Previous Experience at Spectrum Brands
Elaine Yu has held multiple positions at Spectrum Brands, Inc. She worked as a Manager in Sourcing & Commodities from 2014 to 2016, and then as a Senior Sourcing Manager from 2016 to 2019. During her tenure, she gained extensive experience in sourcing and vendor management, contributing to the company's procurement strategies and operational efficiency.
Early Career and Other Roles
Before her time at Spectrum Brands, Elaine Yu worked in various roles that contributed to her expertise in sourcing and analysis. She was an Allocation Analyst at TJX Canada for 8 months in 2010 and also served as a Merchandise Associate Planner at the same company. Additionally, she worked as a Footwear Development - Costing Analyst at Reebok from 2012 to 2014 and as a Global Sourcing Assistant at David Yurman from 2008 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Elaine Yu earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Commerce, focusing on Finance and Marketing, from the University of Virginia. She studied there from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background supports her professional roles in sourcing and strategic vendor management, equipping her with the necessary skills to excel in her career.