Global lead for HV Batteries for Global Large SUV, Pickup, Heavy Duty Truck, Fuel Cell Vehicles- Interface between engineering development teams and purchasing- Develop sourcing plan with product development team to ensure on time launch- Ensure negotiations are completed and contracted on time ( approx $10B Annual Spend)- Lead for global coordination of shared tools and supplier capital equipment with Stellantis global affiliates ensuring all global requirements are properly contracted and capacity is secured- Support APQP activities and lead commercial interface for supplier corrective actions

Led all sourcing activities in North America to support Stellantis global affiliates (Maserati, Fiat-Europe, South America, China) when sharing tools or supplier capital equipment with North America. Those tools and suppliers could be located anywhere in the world. - Oversaw program purchasing activities for sourcing and change management for $3 Billion annual spend, transferred between Stellantis global affiliates- Coordinated purchasing teams in North America to source parts on behalf of global partners- Led purchasing teams in N.A. when we needed to share existing tools of Stellantis global affiliates- Secured global funding transfers for tooling investments and ED&D- Lead development of business process in North America related to inter regional tool sharing as the business and needs evolved- Created/Maintained training material and provided annual refresher training to buying community

Global PPM Lead for Jeep Compass (Interior and Powertrain)- Led PPM coordination activities for launch of Jeep Compass in Brazil, Mexico, Italy and China- Coordinated and lead activities with counterparts each region- Coordinated global sourcing activities with purchasing departments in each region- Set up global tool sharing relationships, cost sharing,

Managed several commodities during the time period, Body Hardware, Sun Roofs, Power Train Sealing, Plastics, and Aluminum and Iron Castings, including engine blocks, transmissions, exhaust manifolds. Defined and managed global purchasing for direct materials and plant purchased services with annual spend of $3.5 Billion. - Achieved incremental savings beyond contracted LTAs of $40M annual savings globally- Managed a team in North America of 17 direct reports as well as the purchasing activity of 15 indirect reports located in Brazil, Korea, China, Germany, Poland, India.- Consistently exceeded budget targets- Coordinated Global activities, for sourcing, capacity management, supplier development- Implemented Activity Based Cost Modeling with vendors for greater transparency- Mentored direct reports, supporting their career advancement goals

Led activities within the stampings and chassis purchasing groups to assess the financial stability of the supply base. Reviewed 3rd party financial assessments from D&B as well internal audits for proactive engagement with vendors ahead of financial distress. - Conducted financial assessments of supply base for proactive reviews- Developed strategies with commodity teams for both proactive support of suppliers and resourcing of business when applicable- Reviewed Pro-forma financial statements for pre & post Ch. 11 financing requirements- Coordinated exit activities within purchasing, including tool moves, validation, PPAP- Coordinated legal, financial and operational functions to relocate production tools

Program/Account Manager - Automotive Saftey products Airbags & Seatbelts

Release engineer for Interior Components, Brazilian built Dakota Program