Joyce Lu
About Joyce Lu
Joyce Lu is a Purchasing Manager for APAC at Venator Materials Plc, a position she has held since 2017. She previously worked as a Category Manager at Huntsman Corporation and as a Procurement Specialist at Ciba, accumulating extensive experience in procurement and management in Shanghai, China.
Work at Venator Materials
Joyce Lu has been serving as the Purchasing Manager for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region at Venator Materials Plc since 2017. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing procurement processes and managing supplier relationships within the region. Her position involves strategic sourcing and ensuring that purchasing activities align with the company's operational goals. Joyce's experience in this role contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of Venator Materials' supply chain management.
Previous Experience at Huntsman Corporation
Before joining Venator Materials, Joyce Lu worked at Huntsman Corporation as the Category Manager for Pigments & Additives APAC from 2009 to 2017. During her eight years in this role, she was based in Shanghai, China, where she managed product categories and developed strategies to enhance market presence. Her experience at Huntsman Corporation provided her with valuable insights into the pigments and additives market in the Asia-Pacific region.
Experience at Ciba
Joyce Lu began her career as a Procurement Specialist at Ciba, where she worked from 2008 to 2009 in Shanghai, China. In this position, she was involved in procurement activities, focusing on sourcing materials and managing supplier contracts. This role laid the foundation for her future positions in purchasing and procurement management.
Education and Expertise
Joyce Lu studied at Nanjing University of Technology, where she earned a Bachelor of Management in Engineering Management from 2003 to 2007. This educational background equipped her with essential skills in management principles and engineering processes, which she applies in her current and previous roles in procurement and purchasing management.