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Karen Fong

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Sr. Manager - Global Strategic Supplier Account Management at Philips
📍 United States

Karen is a Senior Manager at Philips, specializing in global strategic supplier account management for the Ultrasound and Ventilator divisions. With an MBA from Seattle University and experience at PACCAR, she excels in pricing negotiations, value creation, and managing complex international supply chains.

Beyond her core responsibilities, Karen shows a keen interest in high-level business strategy and leadership principles, actively following publications like the Harvard Business Review to stay informed on the latest management insights and corporate trends.

In a previous role, she achieved the highest cost savings for her business group by developing and executing a global battery commodity strategy.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Sr. Manager - Global Strategic Supplier Account Management
Job Level
Middle
Location
United States
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Strategic Supplier Management
Her role centers on managing key supplier relationships to accelerate growth and innovation in Philips' Ultrasound and Respironics divisions.
Value Creation
Focuses on driving productivity and value through strategic pricing negotiations, Should Cost analysis, and leveraging supplier innovation ecosystems.
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Career

Work history

1-2019
Sr. Manager - Global Strategic Supplier Account Management
Philips
6-2017 - 1-2019
Sr. Supplier Account Manager – EMS
Philips
4-2016 - 5-2017
Global Commodity Manager – Battery
Philips
8-2004 - 10-2006
Liaison Purchasing Manager – Kenworth Division
PACCAR
10-2000 - 8-2004
Financial Reporting Supervisor
PACCAR Financial Corp.
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Education
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of Washington
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Seattle University
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