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Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

• Senior Product Category Purchaser leading and managing a multiple rubber elastomer commodity area (product categories)• Lead, develop, and align global commodity, suppliers & sourcing strategy • Single point of contact to the suppliers for commercial, strategic and critical escalations issues• Manage key RFQ with strategic suppliers according to RFQ split-rules• Manage quotation process for new projects• Analyze supplier costs, steer supplier selection & sourcing decisions• Define, adapt and sign-off contract scopes (T&C, Specific agreements)• Rationalize supplier base according global strategy• Identify, select and develop suppliers according to business needs• Monitor supplier performance indicators for rating and sourcing purposes• Steer business allocation and savings by using synergy and global leverage• Manage supplier costs reduction and bonus plans• Monitor suppliers panel in term of risks: dependency exposure, financial status

Auburn, Indiana, United States

• Leadership to the corporations sourcing team and development and implementation of strategic sourcing• Working with the supply base to initiate and develop cost reduction and productivity solutions; assuring supplier quality;developing processes and systems to provide timely, cost effective flow of all materials/components from global anddomestic suppliers.• Key role in managing/developing strategic supplier agreements, supplier optimization/rationalization.• Develops and coordinates projects, RFQ’s, and schedules to support timely strategic sourcing initiatives.• Negotiates best price and value on behalf of Company.• Leads technical aspects of supplier identification, qualification and support in auditing of supply base

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

• Lead and manage a commodity area (product categories)• Lead, develop, and align global commodity, suppliers & sourcing strategy • Single point of contact to the suppliers for commercial, strategic and critical escalations issues• Manage key RFQ with strategic suppliers according to RFQ split-rules• Manage quotation process for new projects• Analyze supplier costs, steer supplier selection & sourcing decisions• Define, adapt and sign-off contract scopes (T&C, Specific agreements)• Rationalize supplier base according global strategy• Identify, select and develop suppliers according to business needs• Monitor supplier performance indicators for rating and sourcing purposes• Steer business allocation and savings by using synergy and global leverage• Manage supplier costs reduction and bonus plans• Monitor suppliers panel in term of risks: dependency exposure, financial status

• Responsible for managing $3 Million of Finished Goods Inventory• Developed and implemented scheduling strategies which improved CNC machine OEE by setting appropriate safety stock levels by minimizing changeovers• Developed an Access database to track and measure inventory accuracy• Implemented WIP tag based inventory tracking for increased inventory accuracy• Forecasted supplier releases through analysis of customer demand and MRP• Planned and controlled supplier shipments with domestic and overseas suppliers• Strategized monthly production schedules with plant management • Supported and helped implement the Winners Circle Continuous Improvement Program

his position reports to the Inventory Control Manager. The Production Material Control position is responsible for directing and coordinating activities of personnel engaged in purchasing and distributing materials, equipment, and supplies. Specific responsibilities include:- Organizing, supervising, and directing the work of the storeroom and central supply personnel engaged in receiving, issuing, and delivering supplies and equipment.- Preparing instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.- Analyzing market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability, and preparing market analysis reports.- Evaluating vendor quotations using appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.- Recruiting and maintaining suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price.- Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices.- Coordinates figures for controlling ‘day supply’ of inventory vs. cost issues.- Acts as master scheduler to the production department.

B.S.B, Business Management

Associate'S Degree, Business Administration, Management And Operations