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Northville, MI, US

Clarkston, MI, US

• Led direct material procurement for the Ford P800 EV launch, skillfully negotiating favorable prices and terms.
• Established relationships with key suppliers, onboarding 43 directed buy suppliers and 9 direct source suppliers, while ensuring timely procurement for a successful program launch.

Plymouth, Michigan, US

• Managed the source-to-pay process for 5 commodities (stampings, castings, forgings, fasteners, and hardware).
• Developed and executed global sourcing strategies in the US, Mexico, and China, focusing on supplier consolidation, secondary sources, and localization.
• Actively market-tested to achieve cost savings and avoidance, defining cost drivers and optimizing the total cost of ownership.
• Cultivated strategic relationships with key suppliers, resolving supplier issues and commercial escalations.

Southfield, Michigan, US

• Procured $350M in annual spend of raw materials (primary and secondary aluminum) for North American wheel production.
• Managed RFQs, price negotiations, supplier selection, and contract awards.
• Developed and executed a global aluminum commodity strategy.
• Expanded the aluminum supply base by adding 3 offshore suppliers, partnering with legal to draft and improve supplier agreements.

Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE

• Led MRO procurement for manufacturing plants in Brazil and Mexico, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing.
• Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to streamline the procure-to-pay process.
• Negotiated and renewed warehouse and transportation contract agreements, optimizing logistics operations.
• Managed CapEx procurement for expansion projects in Brazil, contributing to company growth.

Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE

• Managed finished goods inventory for manufacturing plants in Brazil and Mexico, ensuring on-time distribution to US customers.
• Scrapped damaged materials to maintain quality standards and optimize inventory levels.