*Lead team of three international commodity managers responsible for compounds (outside mixers, chemicals, oils, and polymers)*Establishing and implementing strategies for negotiating commodity purchase agreements based on in-depth knowledge of foreign and domestic markets obtaining optimum pricing and terms. Managing and leading efforts on cost savings initiatives in line with a profit plan and overall business objectives.*Leading negotiation for the assigned portfolio of spending categories, using cost models to validate commodity strategies and to understand significant cost drivers. Acquired and maintaining understanding of technology trends, market forces, cost trends, and supplier technology road maps.*Managing supply base by establishing and maintaining measurable performance metrics for all of procurement to ensure total cost. Mitigating price increases and finding alternative supply bases.*Acting as project manager for cross functional teams to build stakeholder alignment allowing for objectives to be met within Technical, R&D, Sales & Marketing, both with Regional and Local teams.*Contract management - reviewing contracts to ensure specific requirements are present.

*Achieved cost savings by developing and implementing initiatives based around supply chain activities.*Created, developed, and managed purchasing strategies that developed and improved relationships with the current supply base, as well as developed new potential suppliers.*Prepared and maintained yearly purchasing business plans and the annual budget.*Oversaw supply chain KPIs, PPV, competitive pricing, on-time delivery, continuous improvement.*Facilitated continuous improvement activities with Truck Hero Companies and suppliers driving material, labor tooling, scrap, warranty, and cost savings opportunities.*Worked with Finance, Sales, and Manufacturing Teams to determine best suppliers and distributors.*Managed Purchasing to ensure world-class quality and on-time delivery at a competitive price.*Researched, recommended, and implemented new policies, products, and strategic changes in order to meet specific initiatives, and long-term program objectives and goals.*Understood product designs, product function, engineering validation, and program management requirements.*Monitored and controlled cost, promoted cost savings, and provided leadership in support of VA/VE goals.*Negotiated and/or oversaw negotiation of corporate contracts with world-class suppliers.*Developed and maintained Continuous Improvement tracking charts, tables and presentations.*Provided on a monthly basis the tracking of performance and monthly commodity/activity and savings.*Followed market trends for aluminum, steel, rubbers, and plastics, as well as other raw materials.*Prepared market strategies and proposals for various commodities.*Managed the Approved Vendor List including Vendor Profile, Vendor Approval and ISO/TS/PPAP assessment procedures.*Managed purchased materials to protect environmental, health and safety associated with MSDS requirements.*Accountable for performance of 1 direct reports with dotted-line to Brand Buyers.

*Addressed and resolved supplier issues affecting Truck Hero’s performance, .i.e.; quality, delivery and price*Supported sourcing of new commodities with current production to meet budgeted targets*Pursued the most economical costs for goods/services required, in conjunction with obtaining continual long-term agreement savings opportunities*Performed continual review and evaluation of the current supply base and also new potential suppliers through cross-functional supplier audits/visits/meetings based on the criteria provided by Truck Hero*Facilitated continuous improvement activities with Truck Hero Companies and suppliers driving material, labor tooling, scrap, warranty cost savings opportunities*Developed and maintained Continuous Improvement tracking charts, tables, and presentations *Monitored Supplier Performance Measurement in terms of quality and service of the cost via reporting structures*Provided on a monthly basis the tracking of my performance and monthly commodity/activity and savings *Followed market trends for specific commodities and raw materials*Prepared market strategies and proposals for various commodities*Contributed to the Management of the Approved Vendor List including Vendor Profile, Vendor *Assessed ISO/TS/PPAP procedures*Obtained CI productivity proposals from Truck Hero and Suppliers in order to achieve budget objectives

*Sole purchaser for Advantage Truck Accessories, a tier I supplier.*Completed design for warehouse layout and product flow.*$7.38 million annual spend.*$400,000 cost save/avoidance in first year.*BOM monitoring for over 100,000 SKUs.*Cycle counting and Kanban management.

*Ordered/Maintained returnable packaging through numerous suppliers for two manufacturing plants.*Coordinated engineering changes from a material stand point to decrease/eliminate obsolescence.*Responsible for BOM and Process Routing monitoring for more than 1,000 parts.*Responsible for cycle counts and inventory adjustments.

*Secondary Lead taking the company from BPCS to Plex Online.*Responsible for training and developing employees to ensure quality and effectiveness.*Reviewed Standard Costing for every part to confirm and adjust for accurate reports.*Developed relationships with various management levels producing inclusion on different projects due to a unique skill set.