Richard Yang

Richard Yang is an accomplished procurement professional with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and supply chain management, currently serving as the Strategic Sourcing Manager APAC at Cochlear since May 2011. In this role, Richard is responsible for managing and developing teams to optimize procurement strategies, ensuring the timely supply of materials and services while balancing costs and customer experience. Previous positions include Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager and Senior Procurement Specialist at Cochlear, Procurement Officer at Brisbane City Council, Supply Chain Manager at Aunger Carcraft Pty. Ltd., and Sourcing/Purchasing Manager at BBY International Pty. Ltd. Richard holds an MBA with a major in Marketing from Queensland University of Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Business English from Yan Shan University.