*Lead the implementation of indirect sourcing projects for nine plants globally that deliver year-over-year net productivity goals for indirect spend, while continuously building a pipeline of projects through cross-functional collaboration*Execute contracts/agreements with key suppliers that minimize TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), improve quality, minimize supply risk, and assure on-time delivery*Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of supply chain portal and other supplier communications to protect JD Norman’s business interests*Foster positive supplier relationships and negotiate with suppliers to obtain maximum value in terms of price, quality, and service*Participate in development of robust purchasing governance structures and ensure that tactical buying decisions are aligned with best practices*Conduct detailed spend and category analyses which identify areas of opportunity within various indirect categories. Quantify the financial impacts or operational improvements of those opportunities to build business case/justification to support projects*Develop new and existing suppliers to rationalize the supply base that have technical capabilities that align with organizational initiatives

*Selected to develop, lead, and manage CapEx and Tooling supply base across eight plants globally*Developed global commodity strategies and led sourcing decisions with cross-functional teams in the implementation*Collaborated with plant operations, engineering, and suppliers to solution ideas to drive cost reductions and organizational efficiencies – led the purchasing team with 6.1% savings against a 4% goal*Compressed supply base by 16% out of 3,000 suppliers globally

*Analyze and negotiate pricing, terms, contracts, agreements and purchase order content and commits JD Norman to the purchase of services, MRO items, and indirect materials for Operations and manufacturing and other support groups*Conduct strategic development, spend analysis, market assessment, competitive bidding, cost and price analytics, and contract negotiation*Pursue pricing reductions, quality enhancements, working capital improvements, business reviews and cost avoidances by working with existing suppliers and identifying improvement opportunities*Ensure the engagement of key stakeholders early in the strategic sourcing process and maintain a consistent, objective and transparent approach focused on excellent customer service*Provide support for various Procurement programs and processes such as savings reporting, supplier performance management, and various other cross-functional group activities*Source on time and to target, driving annual cost savings activities and development and implementation of plant and global strategies

• Generated and analyzed stocking reports and initiate purchase orders for manufacturing raw materials and distributed purchased products to meet inventory requirements; Responsible for maintaining close coordination with Inventory Control, Customer Service, Operations & Sales/Marketing teams to ensure timely execution of procurement activities. • Reviewed approved non-inventory purchase requisitions to ensure correct general ledger accounts; Converted reviewed non-inventory purchase requisitions into purchase.• Served as the key Sales & Marketing team contact for RFQs and product information requests (new or existing product costing) and freight inquiries.• Developed and maintained business relationships with key raw material suppliers and freight carriers in coordination with the Director – Financial Planning & Analysis. • Functioned as the key point of contact for external freight. Duties included securing carrier quotations as needed, analyzing & recommending carriers as needed, reviewing all invoices, resolving any billing discrepancies & providing Inventory Control with standard freight for product costing. • Supported the Accounting Analyst – General Accounting with all other supplier payment resolutions. • Was responsible for leading the new product setup process and for initiating the new supplier setup process.• Developed, documented, and improved raw materials forecasting processes in coordination with the Finance director. • Prepared Executive Management Reporting for procurement key performance indicators on a weekly, monthly and annual basis. • Ran Ad hoc Business Cases/Analyses to facilitate financial planning. • Cross trained and served as a key backup for the Inventory Control team.

• Provided support to the Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN), one of HPE's largest accounts - managed $1B in spend, in the supply chain space for the Navy IT Operations.• Conducted competitive RFQ process with strategic supplier base in order to secure best pricing for NGEN contract; negotiated with suppliers to gain specialized pricing.• Assisted accounts in putting together government compliance packages and turning supplier quotes into SAP-based COMPASS purchase orders to procure product for over 100 product requisition requests monthly.• Led the team in data analysis by consolidating metrics into easy-to-read formats for quick consumption.• Collaborated with project managers and solution architects to write Statements of Work for the sourcing of labor requests in a way that nurtured positive supplier relationships while protecting HPE’s business interests.• Proactively monitored and evaluated savings opportunities, provided analysis, and communicated to Global Procurement to ensure alignment with sourcing strategies and government compliance.• Analyzed financial data on a cross-collaborative project to identify $70,000 overspend in an SAP-based program.

• Collaborated with internal and external customers to create purchase orders and ensured documentation complied with federal audit requirements and had proper financial approvals.• Executed standard risk mitigation and business continuity, including assisting in emergency purchase order creationthat generated > $1M in cost savings year-to-date.• Monitored and analyzed business data and develop reports that ensure accurate, usable information; created an Excel spreadsheet to track program system errors to quantify lost productivity for team.• Completed course in Lean Six Sigma methodology and passed exam.• Earned three Total Customer Satisfaction awards for efficient turnaround times for projects and maintaining open communication with internal customers during the end-to-end process.

*Advised and consulted clients receiving assistance from the State of Michigan in training program as directed by the Macomb-St. Clair Workforce Development Board.*Developed personalized success plans to improve clients' job readiness and interpersonal skills.*Facilitated training seminars to groups of clients on a variety of subjects i.e. resume/cover letter preparation, team environment, conflict resolution, budgeting, etc.*Documented and submitted daily case notes on clients’ progression in training program to the State of Michigan.

• Supervised a group of 15 technicians and coordinated schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities based upon work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel.• Served as facility’s Loss Prevention coordinator to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.• Consulted with customers to assess sales and service needs, providing recommendations that drove customer satisfaction, retention, and loyalty. Received award for “Most Friendly Store” in the US.• Selected by senior management to participate in a committee focused on increasing business-to-business sales, resulting in additional business accounts.• Managed inventory and oversaw expenses, profit margins, and tracked sales data.

• Implemented career planning software and performed career development activities with 9-12 grade high school students.• Performed administrative duties such as recordkeeping, correspondence, filing, and other paperwork required by teachers and/or Southeast Macomb Technical Education Center (SMTEC) Director.• Provided additional support in guidance of student population.• Administered testing or assessment activities for students.• Assisted with activities of Career Technical Education (CTE) student organizations; including Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) and the marketing/store management classes.