Julee Gillespie Email & Phone Number

United States

Radisys is a global leader in open telecom solutions and proud member of the Reliance Industries family. We will enable service providers to become digital experience providers through open and disaggregated platforms and solutions.

Carlsbad, California

HME is diverse group of companies that designs, manufactures, sells, and services specialized communications, audio, and software solutions for a variety of niche markets globally.At HME, I direct all aspects of supply chain, material & commodity management, material planning, and procurement with an annual spend of $45M, while leading a team comprised of 11 buyers, material planners, and a commodity specialist. One of my proudest achievements to date was implementing a more efficient procurement culture built on strong processes, continuous improvement, and team development. Additionally, I developed a supplier performance improvement plans using scorecards for on-time delivery, cost reduction, quality, and strategic business alignment.Connect with me for more information on my achievements and contributions at HME.

San Diego

RadiSys, a global leader in open telecom solutions, enables service providers to drive disruption with new open architecture business models. After acquisition, I moved into in a multi-faceted role as Commodity Manager and Supply Chain Manager. I developed global sourcing strategies and served as a SME on globally distributed third party suppliers, continuous improvements in supply chain processes, cost reduction, and supplier negotiations. Additionally, my role encompassed oversight for day-to-day procurement activities and a team of 9 buyers, material planners, and contract manufacturers.Highlights of my successes included:♦ Managed $55M+ in annual spend♦ Reduced YTD costs by over $3M and hit targets for 4 consecutive years♦ Involved in new supplier evaluation and qualification – ISO Certified preferred

San Diego, Ca

Continuous Computing enables network equipment providers to overcome the mobile broadband capacity challenge quickly & cost effectively. It was acquired by RadiSys in 2011.In 2000, I joined CCPU where I managed high dollar accounts for production generated by ERP driven BOMs, custom PCB assemblies, cables, sheet metal, and off-the-shelf electric components. My role evolved to Purchasing Manager, where I focused on supply/cost reductions and supplier relationships while leading a global team in the US and China.Highlights of my successes included:♦ Saved $2M+ by selling excess and obsolete material and $2.5M in yearly cost reductions♦ Outsourced turnkey manufacturing, including NPI to a Tier 1 contract manufacturer in China and US♦ Improved product availability, supply planning, and cost control

San Diego, Ca

Carlsbad, Ca