Andrew Schroeder, Cpsm Email & Phone Number

Waterford, Mi

• Lead day-to-day domestic and international purchasing functions at STI Headquarters• Responsible for all supply agreement creation and negotiation, as well guiding supply base optimization program through purchasing team• Direct purchasing arm of cross-functional team for all new products that STI is bringing to the fire-safety & protective equipment marketplace

Greater Detroit Area

• Was responsible for developing a new management structure that will effectively and efficiently run company at twice its current size.• Evaluated then current HR Department to determine proper balance of outsourced vs. in-house functions.• Revamped existing safety program to ensure all STFS operations are up to current regulatory standards.

Greater Detroit Area

• Hand-picked to manage Detroit plant and oversee all office operations including personnel, machinery/tooling, raw material purchasing/sales, and maximizing business performance. • Supervised a group of 8 plant and 5 office/sales staff, fostered a culture of trust among team, and implemented pertinent training to maintain a motivated workforce.

Greater Detroit Area

 As Commodity Specialist, managed $2.5 Billion in annual purchase volume across supply base of five integrated steel mills. Successfully prevented manufacturing delays and plant shut-downs by leading resolution of all supply interruptions and quality and delivery issues. Garnered $14MM in cost reductions and $10.5MM in budget improvement during negotiation and closing of supply agreements with two mills, respectively. As Senior Buyer, closed supply agreements with 14 steel service centers and improved budget by $7.65MM with one supplier. Secured $30MM in savings as part of 2016 supply agreement negotiation with all 14 service centers. Managed 800,000 lb. material shortage which prevented production stoppage and assembly plant shutdown. Received Chief Purchasing Officer’s Recognition of Excellence Award and three-time recipient of Director's Recognition of Excellence Award.

Troy, Michigan

• Collected and analyzed personal, professional and financial data from prospective clients to ultimately prepare and deliver a comprehensive financial plan that addressed all aspects of the client’s immediate and future needs and goals.• Earned license to solicit and deliver life, disability, health and long-term care insurance.

Dearborn, Michigan

• Conducted research and gathered market intelligence specifically aimed at developing new business opportunities.• Utilized data to successfully manage all aspects of the sales process, including cold prospecting through the development of strategic analyses and customized business proposals to present to CEOs and other executive level decision makers of small and medium sized companies.• 2010 Michigan District Manager of the Year (achieved 189% of business goal).• March 2011 Midwest Region District Manager of the month.

Farmington Hills, Michigan

 Managed all external aspects of sales for more than 1,000 corporate clients based in Michigan’s Oakland and Macomb counties; key accounts included the major automotive suppliers Delphi, Borg Warner, Thyssen Krupp, ArvinMeritor, Kelly Services and Chrysler/FCA. Directed, trained and developed teams of 5 employees in Redford, 14 in Southfield and 12 in Auburn Hills. Handled fleet operations of 80 vehicles in Redford and 225 vehicles in Southfield and Auburn Hills. Ranked as #1 Branch Manager in Oakland County 9 of 41 months, and in the top 25% in 39 of 41 months. Ranked #1 performing employee in Oakland County 4 times during first year of employment.  Generated the highest operating profit of 187 Michigan branches in 2007.