Cathy Guo
About Cathy Guo
Cathy Guo is a Senior Procurement Manager with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, currently working at Tapestry in Shanghai. She has a strong background in managing significant budgets and has received notable recognition for her contributions to cost savings and procurement efficiency.
Work at Tapestry
Cathy Guo has been employed at Tapestry as a Senior Procurement Manager since 2011. In this role, she has managed procurement strategies and operations for the company in Shanghai, China. Cathy has successfully led various initiatives, including the Tapestry ecommerce China RFP in 2019, where she coordinated complex requirements across multiple brands and functions. Her work has contributed to Tapestry's operational efficiency and cost management.
Previous Experience at Alcatel-Lucent
Cathy Guo worked at Alcatel-Lucent as a Senior Buyer from 2001 to 2008, spending seven years in Shanghai, China. During her tenure, she was involved in various procurement activities and contributed to the company's supply chain management. Her experience at Alcatel-Lucent laid the foundation for her future roles in procurement.
Experience at HSBC Bank (China)
From 2008 to 2011, Cathy Guo served as the IT Procurement Manager at HSBC Bank (China) Company Ltd in Shanghai. In this position, she managed an annual spend of up to 75 million USD for indirect purchases across various categories, including marketing, IT & Digital, corporate services, and store operations for Greater China. Her role involved strategic sourcing and supplier management.
Education and Expertise
Cathy Guo studied at Xi'an Jiaotong University and later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Fudan University, completing the BI-FUDAN MBA program from 2011 to 2013. Her educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in procurement and supply chain management.
Achievements and Recognition
Cathy Guo received the Lew award in 2018, which is the highest honor at Tapestry, recognizing her outstanding performance in saving contributions. She was one of only 60 winners worldwide that year. Additionally, she achieved a 25% cost saving in the Japan marketing printing project by centralizing volume in 2018, demonstrating her effectiveness in cost management.