John Prater Email & Phone Number

Denver, Colorado, Us

Global supply chain ownership for $1B organization. Provided global supply chain leadership for sourcing, procurement, and systems, enabling operational excellence and optimal cost performance. Developed negotiation strategy internally, coupled with commercial contracting externally for 9-figure annual expenditures across EMS and OEM suppliers. Led global team of 80, with offices in Europe, N. America & multiple Asia-Pacific locations. Reported to head of operations.● Achieved 5%+ year-over-year cost savings by leveraging spend, driving continuous improvement and value engineering.● 25% improvement to working capital using lean techniques to improve inventory turns while also negotiating improved payment terms● World class on-time to delivery while reducing order lead times by 20% across multiple commodities

Supply chain leader for start-up solar panel manufacturer. Led procurement and sourcing across capital equipment, construction, and raw materials. Holistic business operations support including trade compliance, sales/use tax and f/x hedging strategies. Establish systems, policies, and procedures for well-funded startup.● Negotiation leader for raw materials and capital equipment enabling $10m of capex savings ● COGS model ownership for $100m fund raising, engaging directly at Board of Directors level for diligence● Board of Directors, investor direct interactions for due diligence and post-investment reviews

Supply chain leader for production raw materials used in thin-film silicon solar panel production exceeding $500m / year

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

Outsourcing programs, New Product Introduction, Global sourcing, Warranty management / reverse logistics, operations