Daniel Kaminski Email & Phone Number

Englewood, Colorado, Us

New role for United Rotorcraft includes Purchasing, Materials and Logistics

Englewood, Colorado, Us

A New Adventure Begins! United Rotorcraft is owned by Air Methods. Along with outfitting helicopter chassis for critically needed missions like their FireHawk for fighting fires in remote areas. United Rotorcraft helps many fleets to remain ready and air worthy.

I never wanted to wait and see what my mobility looked like when I hit retirement age. Travel, trekking and physical activity was the focus. I am selectively looking for my next career adventure with a dynamic, world-class company.

Senior Manager, Purchasing / Interim Director of PurchasingManage direct reports and intern students for the global and regional purchase of direct and indirect goods and services, capital equipment and facilities, special projects, and military applications. Annual results show goal attainment far exceeding established corporate and savings benchmarks for $400-800 million of spend. Instrumental in discovering and selecting the Graniteville site for MTU America’s manufacturing and test facilities, establishing process guidelines and strategy for the US$ Sourcing initiative along with numerous projects and major procurement activity. Initiated and implemented a 1.3MW solar farm which was leveraged to pay for itself and provide positive cash flow for decades. As a result of the solar initiative, MTU now offers integrated microgrid systems within its portfolio.

Purchasing Manager/Senior Buyer, Detroit Diesel (2005-2008)Volunteered and selected for a 3 year assignment at Detroit Diesel. Managed direct reports and contract staff for the procurement of all indirect material, professional services, construction and MRO purchasing. Consistently surpassed established goals and achieved highest possible performance reviews. Incorporated local purchasing systems to a global structure.Senior Buyer, DaimlerChrysler International Procurement Services (2001-2005)Strategized, negotiated and procured specific commodities for all locations as a Global Lead Buyer. Achieved successful placement for all projects with 30% target cost reductions.Value Analysis Supervisor, DaimlerChrysler Procurement & Supply (2000-2003)Directed 3 contract analysts for Powertrain equipment purchases and facilitated more than $10 million in Value Analysis savings. New Model Estimator, DaimlerChrysler Mfg. Engineering Finance (1999-2000)Negotiated costs for assembly line tools and facility equipment. Provided cost estimates and data to senior management.Inspector/Cutter Grind, Chrysler Corp. Detroit Axle Plant (1995-1999)Performed self-directed maintenance, repair and inspection of close tolerance tooling. Collaborated in lean process improvements.

Owner/Operator - Seminar Facilitator Developed and presented sales training to professional and supplier organizations.

Managed projects and department scheduling. Implemented new technology for advance manufacturing processes.

Norfolk, Va, Us

Maintained weapons systems aboard Lockheed P-3B aircraft. Provided oral/written briefings as Training Officer/Assistant Team Leader.

Master'S Degree, Operations Management

Associate'S Degree, Art/Art Studies, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management