- Extensive knowledge of technology trends, industry disruptions, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, blockchain, and cybersecurity. Proficient in evaluating the competitive landscape, assessing technology adoption, and identifying high-growth investment opportunities.- Strong understanding of macroeconomic indicators, fiscal policies, and geopolitical factors. Skilled in analyzing economic data, global market trends, and central bank policies to make informed investment decisions.- Comprehensive understanding of blockchain technology, decentralized finance (DeFi) concepts, and smart contracts. Familiarity with different blockchain platforms and their potential applications in various industries.- Participated in industry conferences and events to stay updated on technology trends, macroeconomic developments, and network with key players in the investment community.

- Managed an annual total spend of $400+ million, overseeing procurement activities for various components, including brake lines (200+ blanket purchase orders) and tire & wheel assembly services (modular pay-as-built).- Developed and implemented global sourcing strategies for various commodities, ensuring cost savings, supply chain efficiency, and risk mitigation.- Identified and evaluated potential suppliers, conducting thorough assessments to determine their capabilities, quality standards, and financial stability.- Led negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable contracts, optimizing terms and conditions, pricing, and delivery schedules.- Regularly conducted cost analysis and budget reviews to track procurement expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and consistently surpass aggressive 3% annual cost reduction goals.- Managed parts from business award through launch to support cross-functional team success with on-time, on-budget, 95%+ delivery performance.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality assurance, to ensure the timely availability of high-quality components.- Monitored market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes to proactively identify risks and opportunities within the commodity market.- Managed supplier relationships by conducting regular performance evaluations, resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.- Implemented supplier diversity programs to promote inclusion and support corporate social responsibility initiatives.- Utilized relevant procurement tools, software, and systems to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.

- Introduced a past model serviceable component alignment program, streamlining buyer negotiations to align prices with production contracts. This initiative yielded annual savings of $2.1M.

- Conducted strategic, spend, and quote analyses, delivering clear and accurate results in a concise manner.- Assisted the steel buyer by supporting negotiations, addressing invoice discrepancies, and resolving quality issues.

- Provided valuable support to a global team of commodity managers by actively contributing to the creation and implementation of effective global sourcing strategies.- Collaborated as a member of a cross-functional managerial team to develop a supplier profile database, centralizing and consolidating essential supplier information.

- Strategically planned materials for multiple suppliers across North America, maintaining lean inventory levels while ensuring uninterrupted production. Managed a deck with a $28M annual spend and over 200 unique components.- Streamlined inventory allocation and conducted a thorough analysis of material performance across multiple manufacturing plants, leading to a notable inventory reduction of $500K during the 2015 fiscal year.- Developed supplier capacity models for each commodity, enabling effective planning to accommodate significant increases in customer demand.

- Established and managed a comprehensive tooling database encompassing 2000 distinct dies. This initiative led to the successful implementation of an efficient tooling information system for engineers to streamline their daily tasks, resulting in substantial time savings.- Implemented an integrated material shrink test process, enabling engineers to obtain shrink percentages concurrently with metallurgists conducting tests, effectively eliminating bottleneck issues caused by shrink testing and reducing material usage for shrink tests by 75%.