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Chicago, Il, Us

San Diego, California, Us

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Responsible for $7.0 billion in global annual spend covering Direct Materials, Indirect Materials, Compounding, Third Party Finished Goods and External Contract Manufacturing. Delivered $230+ million in annual savings including increasing direct material cost savings from 1.9%-4.5%.Led a team of 350 procurement employees and 50 contractors. Transformed the purchasing organization from reactionary to proactive management of supplier risk, above industry average cost savings and top quartile supplier performance in quality and delivery.Standardized RFQ, Supplier Selection and Contract Templates. Built collaborative cross-functional relationships to segment suppliers and identify strategic partners.Drove top quartile performance in Supplier Diversity and Sustainability, leading Baxter to win multiple awards in Corporate Responsibility.Implemented P2P and digital transformation changes to simplify workflows, standardize processes and improve efficiencies. resulting in increased PO transaction efficiency by 50% and on-time payment to 80%. Implemented use of data visualization tools to support robust analytics and decision making. Partnered with Business Units to efficiently source and launch new products through a dedicated new product purchasing organization and supplier technical development organization. Implemented a global sourcing board, critical new product launch KPI's and supplier risk management assessment. Reduced supplier count by 10% annually.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

● Led a team of 5 direct reports and 130 global purchasing employees responsible for $11 billion in annual spend. Developed and implemented electrical and electronics category strategies for advanced driver assistance safety features, embedded modems and in-vehicle software, wiring, electronic modules, audio, infotainment (“SYNC”), driver displays, maps and power supply, fasteners, tooling, and prototypes.● Supporting in-house vehicle software development, transitioned the purchasing team’s skills and knowledge to software and electronics innovation with an emphasis on Silicon Valley based vendors.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

● Led a team of 7 direct reports and 230 global purchasing employees responsible for $14.7 billion in annual spend. Developed and implemented interior category strategies for seats, instrument panels, door panels, interior trim, overhead systems, overhead consoles, floor consoles, HVAC systems and compressors, steering wheels, and restraint systems including seatbelts and airbags.● Partnered with Interior Engineering to ensure designs, engineering strategy, and supplier selection met the quality, cost, and technical requirements to deliver best-in-class vehicle interiors.● Successfully negotiated multi-year agreements with Top 5 category suppliers resulting in 3% annual cost savings over the life of the contracts while enhancing product quality, improving operational efficiencies, and strengthening supplier relationships. Increased Interior minority supplier spend to $1.5 billion or 10%. ● Improved the Pulse score of the global team by 3 points.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

● Led a team of 7 direct reports and 134 purchasing employees located in 10 countries responsible for $10.1 billion in annual spend. Based in the UK.● Developed and implemented powertrain category strategies for engine exhaust systems, air handling, fuel systems, engine cooling systems (radiators, fans), engine and transmission mounts, powertrain control modules, electrified powertrain batteries and battery management systems, manual and dual clutch transmissions, and purchased small diesel engines.● Achieved $250 million in annual cost savings from Top 5 suppliers through cross-functional cost collaboration with Powertrain Engineering. Led negotiations for incremental capacity and material cost reductions with joint venture partners.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

London, England, Gb

Inglewood, California, Us

Palmdale, CA

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bs, Chemistry

As, Science