Valerie Lai · Professional Portfolio / V0.1
Sourcing × Data Analytics × Business Intelligence
4 years in industrial sourcing, connecting supplier strategy and cost management with clear, actionable business insights.
01 / About Me
With a background in automotive components and data center networking equipment, I focus on the connection between sourcing decisions, cost drivers and business outcomes. I use analytics and BI to turn market information into practical sourcing decision support.
02 / Featured Projects
PROJECT 01 / FLAGSHIP
In DevelopmentDeveloping tools to help sourcing teams assess cost levels and improve commercial decision-making efficiency, including raw material market intelligence and cost models.
Read the case studyPROJECT 02
Coming SoonPlanned research case study on industry dynamics, supplier landscapes and their implications for sourcing strategy.
PROJECT 03
Case study availableReview finished-product savings from accepted receipts, then trace component price differences and module contributions through the BOM.
View reports and reviewPROJECT 04
Interactive modelExplore material and conversion costs for switches and servers, compare quotes and test scenarios.
Explore the cost model03 / Education
Master’s in Management
Minor in Finance
Bachelor’s in Finance
04 / Experience
Strategic Sourcing for Outsourced Equipment Manufacturing
Strategic sourcing for outsourced manufacturing of switches and other networking equipment, focusing on supplier strategy, commercial evaluation and cost management.
Senior Resource Development Engineer
Resource development and sourcing for passenger vehicle components, connecting supplier management and cost management with data-driven decision support.
05 / Skills
06 / Contact
Interested in opportunities at the intersection of sourcing, cost intelligence and business analytics.