Michael Chen

Michael Chen is an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in materials management and supply chain processes. Currently serving as a Materials Buyer at Applied Materials, Michael oversees over 100 obsolescing projects and ensures supply continuity through Last Time Buy purchase orders. Prior roles include Sr. Buyer at TETRA Technologies, Inc., where Michael managed significant supplier contracts, and similar positions at Aereon and Halliburton, where responsibilities involved procurement compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. Michael's entrepreneurial spirit is evident from owning Youback Enterprises Inc, a restaurant focused on Japanese cuisine. Michael holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Houston, completed in 2008.