Sophie Yang
About Sophie Yang
Sophie Yang is a Senior Supplier Business Manager at Verifone, with extensive experience in sourcing and supply chain management. Her career includes roles at notable companies such as Microsoft, Nokia, and Rio Tinto, spanning over two decades in various managerial positions.
Work at Verifone
Sophie Yang has been employed at Verifone as a Senior Supplier Business Manager Systems Inc since 2016. In this role, she is responsible for managing supplier relationships and ensuring the efficiency of supply chain operations. Her tenure at Verifone has extended for over eight years, during which she has contributed to the company's objectives in San Jose, California.
Previous Experience in Sourcing and Management
Prior to her current position, Sophie Yang held various roles in sourcing and management. She worked at Microsoft as a Senior Sourcing Manager for five months in 2015 in Beijing, China. Additionally, she served as a Senior Sourcing Manager at Nokia from 2012 to 2015, and as a Global Account Manager at Elcoteq from 2004 to 2006. Her experience spans multiple companies and roles, focusing on supply chain and account management.
Background in Project Management
Sophie Yang has a background in project management, having worked at Rio Tinto as a Project Manager from 1996 to 1998 in Beijing, China. This role contributed to her understanding of project execution and management principles, which she has applied in subsequent positions throughout her career.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Yang holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Business & Economics in Beijing, where she studied from 1992 to 1995. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from City University of Seattle, completing her studies from 2006 to 2009. Her educational background supports her expertise in business management and supply chain operations.
Career Progression in Technology and Telecommunications
Throughout her career, Sophie Yang has progressed through various roles in the technology and telecommunications sectors. She worked at Sun Microsystems as a Senior Customer Service Representative from 1999 to 2004 and held multiple positions at Nokia, including Supplier Integration Manager and Supply Chain Project Manager from 2006 to 2015. This extensive experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the industry.