Robert Cheng, MBA
About Robert Cheng, MBA
Robert Cheng is a Procurement Manager with an MBA from Santa Clara University. He has extensive experience in procurement and logistics, having worked at companies such as Oculeve Inc., Allergan, and BridgeBio.
Current Role at BridgeBio
Robert Cheng serves as the Procurement Manager at BridgeBio, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he manages a team of four procurement analysts and two supplier master specialists. He oversees the entire procurement process within a SOX regulated environment, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Cheng is also responsible for general process improvements and providing system support within the procurement department.
Previous Experience at Oculeve Inc.
Prior to his current role, Robert Cheng worked at Oculeve Inc. as a Logistics Coordinator from 2015 to 2017. His tenure at the company lasted two years and took place in South San Francisco, California. In this position, he contributed to the logistics operations of the organization.
Experience at Allergan
Robert Cheng was employed at Allergan as an Operations/Finance Analyst for the TrueTear R&D project from 2017 to 2020. His three-year experience involved working in both South San Francisco and Pleasanton. In this role, he focused on operational and financial analysis within the research and development sector.
Educational Background
Robert Cheng earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University, where he studied Data Science & Business Analytics and Leading Innovative Organizations from 2020 to 2022. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Professional Skills and Contributions
In his current role, Robert Cheng leads the implementation and testing of Coupa and SAP systems, collaborating with other team leads to enhance procurement processes. He creates and implements training documentation for procurement processes, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement department.