Chen Lin is a Senior Category Manager for Indirect Site Purchasing at Saint-Gobain, where she leads strategic procurement for MRO and site services across more than 200 sites in North America. She specializes in large-scale RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contract management, driving measurable cost savings and improving service consistency across complex manufacturing operations.
Chen brings over 15 years of procurement and supply chain experience across global manufacturing organizations. She holds a MBA and is a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) from the ISM, as well as Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) from APICS.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
12:00 PM Panel: Responding to Tariff Shocks: How MRO & Facilities Leaders Demand Pricing Transparency And Reset Supplier Expectations
Tariff volatility has reshaped cost structures across the supply chain. This panel explores how MRO & Facilities leaders are responding with greater pricing transparency, renegotiated contracts, and supplier accountability. Learn how to protect budgets, control costs, and keep partnerships strong amid global market uncertainty. Attendees will then
- Gain strategies for protecting budgets amid ongoing global uncertainty
- Identify effective approaches to renegotiating contracts in response to tariff changes
- Hear real-world examples of how leaders are balancing cost control with supplier collaboration
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Chen.
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