-Act as a cross-functional liaison between purchasing, finance, engineering, and cost estimating to ensure program milestones and timing are met-Creatively problem-solve and implement solutions that arise during the sourcing process-Clearly and concisely communicate program status to Director level management on a frequent basis

-Responsible for $90M annual spend in Dynamic and Static Weather Strip Commodities-Negotiated total cost save of nearly $5M annually on 2020 Ford Explorer program, coming in 18% below program target-Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, internal customers, and external supply base to develop and maintain effective working relationships while supporting vehicle launches and program milestones-Efficiently and effectively managed supplier part shortages and distressed… Show more -Responsible for $90M annual spend in Dynamic and Static Weather Strip Commodities-Negotiated total cost save of nearly $5M annually on 2020 Ford Explorer program, coming in 18% below program target-Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, internal customers, and external supply base to develop and maintain effective working relationships while supporting vehicle launches and program milestones-Efficiently and effectively managed supplier part shortages and distressed supplier situations Show less

-Developed cost models to fully understand cost structure, analyze gaps, and gauge competitiveness among the supply base for multiple commodities within interiors-Collaborated in a cross-functional team with members from purchasing, cost estimating, engineering, and the external supply base to ensure accuracy and functionality of the models-Analyzed data from cost models which ultimately led to decreased gaps and cost savings