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Ying Zhang

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Ying Zhang

Summary

A results-driven professional with over 16 years of experience in procurement, specializing in sustainability and packaging category management.

I have successfully led carbon footprint reduction initiatives in supply chain , highlighted by receiving the prestigious 2023 sustainability award at The LEGO Group Procurement.

My expertise in CDP, carbon reporting, project management, and innovative supplier solutions has consistently driven top-tier KPI results across global supply chains.

Overview

15
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

LEGO Toy Manufacturing (Jiaxing) Co.,Ltd

Procurement Manager
07.2015 - 09.2023

Job overview

Role and Responsibility:

  • Led packaging category management and supply chain sustainability initiatives, collaborating with suppliers and stakeholders to reduce carbon footprint.
  • Spearheaded the SMP Sustainable Paper Foil Project, transitioning from R&D to mass production.

Key achievements in the field of sustainability:

  • Procurement Recognition Awards-Sustainability (2024)- Nomination
  • Procurement Recognition Awards-Sustainability (2023)-Awarded
  • Maintaining No. 1 KPI results within TLG sites (Supply chain CDP result, 100% green electricity roadmap, carbon emission reduction projects) (2023-2024).

Whirlpool China Investment Co., Ltd

Senior Sourcing Specialist
06.2013 - 03.2015

Job overview

  • On-site managed tier-1 suppliers for NPI projects.

Speedy-Tech Electronics (Jiaxing) Co., Ltd

Sourcing Specialist
04.2008 - 06.2013

Job overview

  • Conducted market research to identify new suppliers with timing, cost and quality focuses.

Education

University of Liverpool
UK

MBA
12-2025

University Overview

Heilongjiang University of Science And Technology
China

Bachelor of Arts
07-2007

University Overview

Skills

  • Sustainability reporting
  • Data collection
  • Project management
  • Carbon footprint analysis

Certification

2024 ISO 14067:2018 GHG Carbon footprint of products

2023 ISO 14064-1:2008 GHG Internal Verifier certification

2023 ESG Investing- CFA Institute

2023 SBT Strategy -SGS

2022 UNGC Sustainability Course

2022 Agile Project Management


Timeline

Procurement Manager
LEGO Toy Manufacturing (Jiaxing) Co.,Ltd
07.2015 - 09.2023
Senior Sourcing Specialist
Whirlpool China Investment Co., Ltd
06.2013 - 03.2015
Sourcing Specialist
Speedy-Tech Electronics (Jiaxing) Co., Ltd
04.2008 - 06.2013

2024 ISO 14067:2018 GHG Carbon footprint of products

2023 ISO 14064-1:2008 GHG Internal Verifier certification

2023 ESG Investing- CFA Institute

2023 SBT Strategy -SGS

2022 UNGC Sustainability Course

2022 Agile Project Management


University of Liverpool
MBA
Heilongjiang University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Arts
Ying Zhang