☝Eric Smith Email & Phone Number

Recognized as a resourceful, disciplined, and results-driven global procurement specialist and project leader, I offer 20+ years of experience serving as a senior partner in the achievement of complex business objectives. As an industry leader, earn and secure the trust and confidence of leadership and teams, delivering on strategic initiatives and key priorities. Uphold accountability, innovation, and inclusivity across all engagements and direct cost savings, business product ownership (BPO), and full sourcing processes for the most complex of projects. I excel in conveying critical objectives to all team members, stakeholders, and C-Suite leaders that produce buy-in, reassurance, and unified focus. I effectively navigate industry challenges, market analysis, SOW’s, sourcing pipelines, spend, and contracts as a tactical leader with high-tech and original manufacturing, construction, and hospitality specializations. U.S. Citizen. Fluent in English and SpanishEXPERTISE:✓ Project Leadership✓ Priority & Focus Establishment ✓ Relationship Management ✓ Supply Chain Leadership ✓ EPO | Product Launch✓ Supplier Sourcing

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  Project Manager

  Standard Motor Products

  Mar 2004 - Present - New York, New York, United States

  • Continuously excel over 19 years with progressive responsibility supporting the leading, global independent manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of replacement parts for motor vehicles in the automotive aftermarket industry, with a complementary focus on heavy-duty, industrial equipment, and original equipment markets. Lead the launch of 15 – 20 Product Lines annually, with Cost Savings of $5 – $10M/year.• Provide executive leadership and advisement to successfully guide new product development. Lead and coach technical staff to develop and maintain detailed project schedules. Engage internal processes to drive all project phases and dependencies including preliminary engineering, detailed design, material procurement, installation, pilot, and site acceptance. Orchestrate the interfaces of all disciplines within Design Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations. Excel in effective communication and engagement among diverse personnel; develop strong rapport, respect, and sense of ownership towards reaching unified goals and objectives.

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  Inter American University Of Pr, Ponce Campus

  Bachelor Of Science, Business Management