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Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

Senior Buyer responsible for Injection Molding and Foam Seals.

Troy, MI

• Core business is the development and production of entire front-end modules
• Successful launch of Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y, FCA MP551 Brazil & 552 NAFTA.
• Responsible for supplier identification, conduct technical reviews, negotiation and contract execution.
• Tasked with developing competent metal stamping and injection molding suppliers in NAFTA.
• Opened new facility in Saltillo, MX including procurement of all assembly and testing equipment.
• Supported production for Toluca, MX and Puebla, MX facilities.

Rochester Hills, MI

• Core business is the development and production of entire convertible and roof systems
• Advanced/Program procurement responsible for Chrysler KL and Ford P552 platforms.
• Position sources through negotiations to come in under target and on time to ensure successful vehicle launches.
• Annual spend: $120 million

Southfield, Michigan, United States

• Faurecia is a global leader in designing and producing doors, instrument panels and center consoles.
• Advanced Program procurement responsible for Ford C520 IP (Escape) and V363 DT & CC (Transit Van). platforms.
• Responsible for meeting timing and financial objectives.
• Perform extensive evaluation of supplier offers and negotiate to close gap in relation to internal and program targets.
• Annual spend: $42.5 million

• A $350M automotive seating-systems and mechanisms company with manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico, China, and Europe. Multiple automotive program responsibility to support manufacturing operations.
• Advanced/Program procurement responsible for GM NCFS (E-Flex/GCV/GSV/Alpha/Alpha Plus/K2XX), U222, P356, MK/PK etc. platforms.
• Advise and support the sales department in quoting production costs for new and potential business.
• Top five customers: GM, Lear, JCI, VW, and Nissan.

• Senior manager responsible for sourcing, logistics and execution of all procurement activities for a $200 million company that is the largest global thin film laminate solar panel manufacturer with locations in North.
• Managed and operated global supply chains that generated incremental revenues and profitability for 20 consecutive quarters.
• Procurement of large quantities of 430 BA Stainless Steel from Arcelor Mittal, Nippon Steel, and Damyung.
• Created and negotiated contracts for capital equipment for new facilities including specialty gas handling.
• Experience with managing stainless steel purchasing and inventory control including off site warehousing.
• Responsible for monitoring of surcharges and use of data for predictive decision execution.

Responsible for overall procurement activities consisting of $28 million productive and $5 million non-productive materials, machinery and tooling for a Tier 1 Automotive and Department of Defense manufacturer. Commodities: Stampings, Castings (Aluminum, Ductile Iron) and Cold Heading.

Developed new metal stamping supply chain in North America and Canada for German headquartered QS9000 Certified OEM; supplying window regulators and seat adjusters for over 38 automotive manufactures.

Troy, MI

• Responsible for plant wide scheduling for Tier 1 Automotive Stamping Facility including tool room. Supplied data for B.O.S. Measurable; including shipping performance, premium freight, and press compliance. Analyzed.
• Trained staff on DDI and SMART procedures regarding continuous improvements.
• Serviced customers as primary contact for critical situations, while assuring completion of scheduled jobs.