Christopher Schmidt Email & Phone Number

Omaha, NE, US

Greater Omaha Area

Lead and coach a team responsible for the negotiation and purchase of $260+ MM in annual spend of Premium Operations services and equipment (includes Auto Ramps and Intermodal).Achieved estimated annual savings of $2 MM in 2017 through increased contract bidding and negotiations, new supplier development, and the execution of strategic sourcing.

Responsible for the negotiation and purchase of $225+ MM in annual spend involving Premium Operations services including Intermodal Ramp Contractors & Auto Ramp Contractors.Assist in managing the workload of one Strategic Sourcing Analyst.Meet with internal customers monthly to review contract progress and develop future sourcing strategies.Organize, lead.

Responsible for the negotiation and purchase of $133 MM in annual spend involving Derailment, Roadway Maintenance, & Snow Removal services; achieved estimated annual savings of $2 MM in 2011.Led a cross-functional team (included Supply Department new hires and interns) for Security services; estimated annual savings of $51 K.

Managed the competitive bidding process for locomotive traction motor sub-components; estimated annual savings of $300 K.Provided analytical and modeling support to three cross-functional category teams, taking a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach to identify 10% savings in each category.

Responsible for the negotiation and purchase of $10 MM in annual spend involving Mechanical services.Provided analytical and negotiation support as a full-time member of the Tie Disposal team; taking a Total Cost of Ownership approach to identify savings.

Fruitland, ID

Increased inventory turns by 87% and customer fill-rates by 2% as a buyer of Alder, wood moldings; estimated annual savings of $60 K.Worked with cross-functional team to create several key indicators; giving visibility to the supply chain.Created a simple and concise method for tracking supplier performance using a supplier scorecard.

Boise, Idaho Area

Directed the research, development, and implementation of a new quality control process designed to reduce defects and lower costs; estimated payback period of 6 months.Adapted quickly to new situations while accelerating through four different production areas.Gained experience in inventory management, shipping and receiving, and capacity and production.