Brenton Webb Email & Phone Number

Zurich, Zh, Ch

Develop Strategy and Preferred Supplier Relationship within Indirect Materials for the AMC Region.Leveraging Spend on a global and regional level to achieve performance targets.Set Targets for MRO, Safety, Consumables, Office Furniture, Supplies, Jan/San, and related categories.Utilization of Integrated Supply Chain Solution model to consolidate tail spend and drive efficiencies.Understanding Business Priorities and challenges to ensure successful realization of Category Strategy.Key stakeholder engagement.

Zurich, Zh, Ch

Zurich, Zh, Ch

Consolidate local requirements and provide local benchmarks on demand• Implement category strategies locally in close alignment with the regional/global Category leader• On-board and de-source suppliers according to the sourcing strategies • Run local sourcing initiatives with respective category lead and/or SCM Business Partner• Represent SCM matters in Country management meetingsProvide country specific requirements and demand patterns relevant for an RFQ process• Create local contract amendments to frame agreements• Support RFQ process on demand• Run regular review meeting with local suppliers as defined by respective category leader• Solve day-to-day cost/quality/scheduling issues with suppliers• Ensures that local regulatory guidelines are enforced • Supports steering of spend volume to preferred suppliers• Provide guidance to Business for further Supplier consolidation and reduction• Solve day-to-day operational performance issues for IM&S and TT&L in collaboration with SCM GBS, CoE and TMC services to country/-ies and coordinates operational GBS issues with LBU for Direct product and project business• Support target achievement according to the IM&S operational dashboard• Coordinates implementation of SCM initiatives locally (process improvements, tool implementation)

- Serve our customers, without sacrifice to safety.- Add value by increasing quality and service while minimizing cost and improving delivery.- Develop, negotiate, and administer contracts for key suppliers; manage supplier base.- Identify areas of risk within supply chain; implement appropriate mitigation measures.- Maintain knowledge of market and industry trends within area of expertise and communicate potential impact on business.- Monitor changes affecting supply and demand; tracks market conditions, price trends, and futures markets.- Monitor supplier market characteristics regularly; identifies opportunities resulting from market shifts and takes advantage of such shifts.- Work with commodity teams and users to ensure internal customer needs are met- Manage supplier performance (quality, delivery, total cost)- Maintain overall supplier relationships, establish annual cost-out, quality, and on time delivery targets with key suppliers. Provide regular performance feedback to suppliers, and drive corrective actions as required.- Enforce terms and conditions of purchase orders and other agreements and compliance with legal requirements and Company policy. - Oversee performance management (cost, reliability, quality) of suppliers.- Develop supplier spend reports to identify targeted improvements; leverages value for the company.- Seeks opportunities to expand diverse supplier spend.- Lead Continuous Improvement events with suppliers; improves total cost of ownership- Manage cost and assets (cost, productivity, inventory)- Works with the Operations team to maximize value across the supply chain and drive a culture of continual improvement.- Act as central point of expertise and knowledge for users in assigned spend categories.

Responsible for Direct and Indirect Purchasing. SCM Lead for R&D and New Projects. Managed Raw, WIP, & FG Inventory Levels through Strategic Planning. Utilized Emerging Market Suppliers to improve cost efficiencies. Implementation of ASCC to improve communication between SCM & Suppliers. Utilization of Esmart, ProSupply, & Compliant Pro. Established Supplier Scorecards to measure and monitor KPIs quarterly. Led supplier selection and qualification activities in accordance with company guidelines. Assessed supplier capabilities, ensured continuity of supply, mitigated sole source & single source supply, andworked to improve efficiencies related to supply and quality issues. Improved value by maintaining high quality and improving service while reducing cost and lead times. Innovative thinking “outside the box” to bring continual improvement to internal and external customers

Dublin, Ie

-Coordinated purchasing activities to support $55M in COGS.-Developed Supplier & Buyer Scorecards to measure and monitor KPIs quarterly.-Led International strategic sourcing efforts resulting in $1M favorable PPV/savings.-Project coordinator for R&D projects and leverage spending through grouped commodity buying. -Negotiated Long Term Contracts to mitigate supply risk and cost fluctuation.-Led supplier selection and qualification activities, in conjunction with VQMS guidelines.-Evaluated supplier capabilities, assessed production readiness, investigated new opportunities, worked to improve manufacturing efficiencies and resolve chronic supply and quality issues.-Collaborated with Sales, Engineering, and Marketing on product launch timing and programs.-Provided inventory plans, capacity utilization, and manpower recommendations to senior management for quarterly review and implementation.-Managed training of new employees, performance management, and skill development.-Prepared ISO 9001:2000 Purchasing Procedures & Guidelines. Completed Vendor Quality Management System Process in conjunction with the QHHSE Manager.-Completed Succession Plan Training and GAP Analysis for transition from Buyer III to Purchasing Manager position.-Established a structured system utilized by all buyers to drive purchasing strategies that both ensure proper supply, while supporting corporate objectives for cash flow and inventory management.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, Us

• Directly responsible for the supervision, performance management, skill development, training, and annual reviews.• Developed a distribution plan to minimize storage costs, without impact to distribution to 5 locations. • Maintained an inventory action plan using FIFO principles• Maintained Department of Energy “Q” Top Secret Security Clearance.• Acted as SME for Statements of Work, RFI & RFQs, and Contracts.• Trained and Maintained knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, Simplified and Micro Purchase Procedures, DOE Acquisition Regulations.• Prepared input and directives for ISO 9001:2000.• Managed contractual agreements to include BPA, IDIQ, & GSA Contracts.• Maintained List of approved SBA “small business” approved suppliers including special categories (woman-owned, veteran-owned, disabled, Hub Zone, and 8A classifications).

Van Buren, Ar, Us

• Maintained inventory distribution and management for 4 production facilities. • Closely monitored raw ingredient market to help with cost negotiations and optimal inventory planning.• Managed logistics for inbound and outbound freight for both raw ingredients and finished goods.• Negotiated long term contracts to ensure continuity of supply and pricing through a formal RFQ process.• Responsible for developing a training program for new employees and developing their skills.• Provided plant expense and cost analysis reporting to senior management.• Developed an electronic data storage system for all purchase orders and recipes. This reduced waste and improved time efficiencies and hard/soft dollar savings.

Van Buren, Ar, Us

• Managed purchasing of printed materials, promotional products, office equipment, fuel, & maintenance supplies.• Responsible for inventory distribution and management of 7 facilities.• Served as back-up for mail room and shipping operations.• Developed a program to organize and improve storage and retrieval of company records.• Directly responsible for the supervision of 2 employees. • Managed maintenance scheduling of company vehicles and fleet trucks.• Evaluated supplier capabilities, RFIs, RFQs, and made awards based upon “best value”

• Responsible for inventory accuracy and control while utilizing the ABC Inventory Management Tool.• Directly supervised 2 employees while providing team building and skill development.• Cross trained and assisted daily with inbound and outbound freight operations (shipping & receiving).• Trained in Quality Control for inspection of outbound finished goods.• Developed Inventory Management, Shipping/Receiving, & Quality Policies and Procedures Manuals.• Daily Use of forklift during cycle counting, shipping, & receiving responsibilities.

Bachelor'S Degree, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Certified Professional In Supply Management (Cpsm), Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Basics Of Supply Chain Management

Certified Professional Property Specialist (Cpps)